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Stage Hire Manchester
Professional Outdoor Stage Hire in Manchester
Manchester is one of the UK’s most active cities for outdoor events, with a year-round calendar of civic celebrations, cultural festivals and community-led programming.
Arc Stage Hire provides professional, reliable stage hire in Manchester, supporting events across the city centre and Greater Manchester.
With extensive experience delivering stages in busy public spaces, we understand Manchester’s access restrictions, licensing conditions and public-realm requirements, ensuring your event is delivered safely, smoothly and on schedule.
Stage Hire Manchester
We supply a range of mobile and trailer stages designed to suit Manchester’s diverse event sites and audience sizes:
Each stage is selected to balance impact, access, safety and audience sightlines.
Compact, fast to deploy, ideal for small events, charities and street performances.
Highlights
Set-up: 30-60mins
Width: 6.4m (inc PA wings)
Stage Area: 4.4m x 3.75m
Trailer: 5.3m x 2.3m x 3m
An arc roof stage well suited to city-centre celebrations, Pride stages and live music line-ups.
Highlights
Set-up: 60-90mins
Width: 10m (inc PA wings)
Stage Area: 7m x 6m
Trailer: 8.5m x 2.5m x 3.7m
Highlights
Set-up: 90-120mins
Width: 12m (inc PA wings)
Stage Area: 8m x 6m
Trailer: 9.5m x 2.5m x 3.7m
Highlights
Set-up: 60-90mins
Width: 13m (inc PA wings)
Stage Area: 9m x 7m
Trailer: (Artic)
One of the largest trailer stages, for big production riders and multi headline shows.
Highlights
Set-up: 1.5 Days
Width: 18m (inc PA wings)
Stage Area: 12.5m x 9m
Trailer: Artic
Highlights
Set-up: 1.5 Days
Width: 22m (inc PA wings)
Stage Area: 15m x12m
Trailer: Artic
Proven Experience: Stage Hire in Manchester City Centre
Arc Stage Hire has delivered stage hire in Manchester for a wide range of high-profile public events, from flagship city celebrations to grassroots community activations.
Manchester Day
Manchester Day is one of the city’s largest free public festivals, transforming the city centre into multiple live performance spaces. We have supplied mobile staging for Manchester Day on multiple occasions, delivering stages designed for tight urban footprints, early-morning builds and high public visibility.
Our work for Manchester Day demonstrates our ability to:
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Deliver stage hire in Manchester city centre
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Work to overnight and early-morning build schedules.
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Operate safely in live public environments
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Coordinate closely with council teams and event control.
BUBR Manchester (Black Unity Bike Ride)
We have supported BUBR Manchester, a large-scale, mass participation community cycling event celebrating unity, wellbeing and inclusivity.
For this event, we supplied a StageMobil S, providing a compact, practical stage solution well suited to community engagement and public interaction.
BUBR’s emphasis on empowerment and social impact reflects the type of community-focused events we are proud to support in Manchester.
Halloween in the City
Arc Stage Hire has also provided staging and banner installations for Halloween in the City, one of Manchester’s most prominent seasonal activations. Spanning multiple city-centre locations, the event combines live performance, visual spectacle and high visitor numbers.
Delivering stage hire in Manchester during Halloween requires careful coordination across sites, secure installation in busy public spaces and flexibility around weather and footfall, all areas where our experience adds value.
Manchester Event Locations:
From city centre squares to parks, campuses and stadium surrounds, we regularly deliver reliable event staging across Manchester’s most recognised venues and public spaces.
Sackville Gardens
A historic city-centre green space closely associated with Pride and community events.
Sackville Gardens features narrow access points and protected boundary walls, requiring careful vehicle planning and compact staging solutions.
Exchange Square
One of Manchester’s most prominent pedestrianised spaces, positioned between major retail destinations and transport links.
High footfall makes it ideal for performances, DJ stages and brand activations, but it demands precise access planning and crowd-management.
Cathedral Gardens
Located near Victoria Station and surrounded by key cultural landmarks, Cathedral Gardens hosts festivals, food events and seasonal installations throughout the year.
Controlled vehicle access and fixed loading times mean fast-deploy trailer stages are often the most effective solution.
Why Manchester Is Ideal for Outdoor Events
With excellent transport links, well-established public spaces and a globally recognised music and cultural scene, Manchester is one of the UK’s leading cities for outdoor events.
From historic gardens and civic squares to modern retail districts and pedestrianised routes, the city offers a wide variety of outdoor settings, each with its own logistical, access and safety considerations.
Delivering successful events in Manchester requires a clear understanding of urban access routes, crowd flow and licensing conditions.
Our local experience ensures the right stage choice for each site, balancing visual impact, safety and access.
Supporting Community & Cultural Events in Manchester
Arc Stage Hire is proud to support Manchester’s diverse and inclusive event landscape.
Alongside major city-wide celebrations, we regularly provide stages for:
Community-led celebrations and charity events
Inclusive cultural programming and grassroots festivals
Outdoor events linked to health, wellbeing and social impact
Seasonal city-centre activations in Manchester
Complete Event Services Support Available
In addition to stage hire, we can coordinate full outdoor event production in Manchester, including:
Outdoor Stage Hire
Professional outdoor stage hire across Manchester, the North and the Midlands.
Outdoor Lighting Hire
Outdoor stage lighting solutions for live performances and shows.
Banners & Event Branding
Stage banners, PA wing branding, and outdoor event print solutions.
Temporary Structures
Temporary event structures, marquees, and shelters for outdoor events.
Outdoor Event Production
End-to-end outdoor event production, from planning to onsite management.
Power & Distribution
Temporary power distribution for event sites and infrastructure.
Front-of-House Structures
FOH platforms for monitor positions and controll at outdoor events.
Outdoor Event Signage
High level event signage for safety, wayfinding, and event information.
Outdoor PA Hire
Professional PA hire for outdoor events, concerts, fairs and festivals.
LED Video Screens
LED wall hire for live video, branding, and outdoor event visuals.
Outdoor Stage Crowd Barriers
Front barriers and crowd control systems for outdoor event stages.
Cable Ramp Hire
Cable ramp hire for people and vehicles. Trackway and pedestrian matting.
FAQs - Stage Hire Manchester
What does stage hire cost in Manchester?
Pricing depends on stage size, duration, access and dates. Small trailer stages typically start from around £1,400 + VAT.
Do you cover Greater Manchester?
Absolutely. We are experienced in council-led and licensed public events.
Do you provide audio & visual equipment?
Yes, available as optional production packages.
Can you provide stage hire on grassed areas in Manchester?
How early shall I book a stage in Manchester?
Do you provide over-night event builds in Manchester
Yes. Our stages are suitable for both hardstanding and grassed surfaces, with appropriate ground protection and load considerations applied where required.
As with most outdoor events, availability improves significantly with early booking. High-demand periods such as bank holidays, school holidays, and July in particular are often committed up to six months ahead. Trailer stages are a finite resource across the UK, meaning demand can quickly outstrip availability. Where mobile stages are no longer available, events often have to move to custom-built alternatives, which can typically cost around twice as much. Making contact early maximises your options and helps secure the most suitable stage within budget. If your event dates are confirmed, we recommend getting in touch as soon as possible so we can provisionally reserve availability for you.
Yes. We can schedule early-morning, overnight, or out-of-hours builds to meet local restrictions and event programme requirements.
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