artstage Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH

What artstage Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH does

artstage Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH is a Hamburg-based event technology specialist that has operated since 1990, delivering stage construction, audio, lighting, video, rigging, and conference technology for corporate, public-sector, and consumer-facing events. Its core technical asset is the proprietary "towerstage" modular outdoor stage system, offered in 26 documented variants and used at flagship deployments such as the Hurricane Festival's Red Stage. The company also operates Delphi Digital Studios, a digital content and post-production capability launched in 2019 that extends the offering beyond live event technical services.

The business model combines full-service event production with dry-hire equipment rental, allowing clients to procure end-to-end technical delivery or rent specific inventory items. Customer logos span automotive (SEAT), luxury consumer goods (Steinway & Sons, Alsterhaus), retail (EDEKA), industrial manufacturing (Vaillant Group, UniCarriers), maritime (AIDA Cruises, Hamburg Port Authority), and media/entertainment (Auto Trophy), indicating a horizontal go-to-market approach without dominant vertical concentration. The company maintains membership in the VPLT and BAVBT industry associations and employs TÜV/DPVT-certified event safety specialists, signaling operational compliance positioning.

Operational scale is intentionally compact at approximately 7 employees, supported by a 2022 headquarters relocation that expanded warehouse and equipment staging capacity. Equipment inventory spans major professional brands including Christie MicroTiles for video and HK Audio for sound reinforcement, alongside proprietary rigging infrastructure. Recent strategic activity includes a 2025 partnership with Layher on new PA tower systems and a planned 2026 second location at PAF. The company is an owner-managed private GmbH with no external funding, and revenue figures are not disclosed.

Name

artstage Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH

Legal name

artstage Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://artstage.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

artstage Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH is a Hamburg-based event technology specialist providing stage construction, audio, lighting, video, rigging, and conference technology services to enterprise, public-sector, and festival clients across Northern Germany, leveraging a proprietary towerstage system developed since 1990.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Technology Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Event technology services
• Stage construction systems
• Audio visual rental
• Event lighting services
• Festival production

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Full Service Technical Support: Complete technical event services including stage construction, audio, lighting, video, rigging, and conference technology with full service delivery
2. Dry Hire Equipment Rental: B2B and B2C rental of stage systems, audio equipment, lighting, video technology, and rigging equipment. Customers rent equipment and typically operate independently.
3. Planning and Consulting Services: Technical planning, logistics coordination, safety consulting, CAD plans, 3D renderings, feasibility studies, and project management for events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

artstage Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH provides full-service technical event production in Northern Germany, delivering stage construction, audio, lighting, video, rigging, and conference technology for corporate events, music festivals, concerts, congresses, and private celebrations. The company operates proprietary towerstage stage systems (towerstage, towerstage II, litestage, tentstage) and complements these with planning/consulting services, TÜV/DPVT certified event safety management, the Delphi Digital Studios streaming facility, and a dry-hire equipment rental channel for B2B and B2C customers.

Product overview

artstage Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH is an event technology specialist providing comprehensive stage construction and technical event services in northern Germany. The company operates a modular product portfolio centered on proprietary stage systems (towerstage, towerstage II, litestage, tentstage) built on Slick™ aluminum truss technology, complemented by full-service audio/lighting/video offerings (Ton- und Lichttechnik), rigging systems, podium construction, special constructions, presentation surfaces, and event design. Supporting services include planning and consulting, event safety management, and the Delphi Digital Studios streaming facility. The company maintains a substantial rental fleet including Christie MICROTILES displays, EHRGEIZ CHROMA LED washlights, Allen & Heath digital mixing consoles, HK Audio Elements sound systems, and LiteWare wireless LED fixtures. Equipment rental (Dry Hire) is available for both B2B and B2C customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• towerstage: A hub-roof stage system built on Slick™ aluminium trusses, suitable for demanding concert, theatre, musical, and TV productions. Available in 26 setup variants from 8x6m to 16x13m.
• towerstage II
• litestage
• tentstage
• Delphi Digital Studios

Products and services

• towerstage Stage System Proprietary hub-dach (lift-roof) stage system on Slick aluminum trusses with 26 setup variants from 8x6m to 16x13m, integrated stage substructure eliminating ground anchors/water tanks, deployable on sloping terrain and over obstacles, with high load capacity and optional roof overhang for TV productions. Suitable for concerts, theater, musicals, and TV productions.
• towerstage II Enhanced version of the towerstage stage system featuring greater load capacity and expanded configuration options for demanding productions such as major music festivals.
• litestage Compact stage system available in various sizes (e.g., 8x6m, 6x4m) for smaller venues, side stages, and applications with limited footprint.
• tentstage Stage system designed for installation inside tents, combining stage infrastructure with tent venue requirements including VIP areas.
• Sound, Lighting & Video (Ton- und Lichttechnik) Full-service audio (Beschallungstechnik), lighting (Beleuchtungstechnik), video (Videotechnik), conference (Konferenztechnik), projection (Projektionstechnik), and media technology (Medientechnik) plus audiovisual conception for corporate events, conferences, galas, and concerts.
• Rigging Services Truss and rigging systems including Camco/Slick Lite Beam, Expotruss, Slick GS-Truss, Layher GS-Truss, Slick Maxi-Beam, Layher Maxi-Beam, and Slick Super-Beam for ground-support rigs and flown lighting grids.
• Podium Systems (Podesterie) Customizable podium surfaces with modular components including heavy-load platforms, circular podiums, transparent Plexiglas surfaces, camera tracks, orchestra stages, and runway systems (Laufsteg).
• Special Constructions (Sonderkonstruktionen) Custom temporary structures including towers for projectors, VIP podiums, observation towers, cable crossings, vehicle platforms, boat-shaped stages, and architecturally integrated installations with structural engineering certification.
• Presentation Surfaces (Präsentationsflächen) Banner and advertising surface solutions using Layher AllroundGerüst system combined with custom constructions for branding and visual presentations.
• Planning and Consulting (Planung und Beratung) Technical planning, logistics coordination, safety consultation, visitor management, supplier selection, feasibility studies, CAD plans, 3D rendering, bid specification evaluation, and project-related concept calculation for budget planning.
• Event Safety (Veranstaltungssicherheit) Event safety management and execution with certified Fachmeister für Veranstaltungssicherheit (TÜV/DPVT), including risk assessment, safety concepts, and coordination of technical safety requirements.
• Event Design (Veranstaltungsgestaltung) Creative event design services including costume artistry, track illumination, stage concept development, curtain constructions, lighting design, artist booking, and atmospheric venue transformation.
• Delphi Digital Studios Professional streaming and digital production studio facility launched by artstage in 2021, offering streaming space for virtual and hybrid events with integrated production capabilities.
• Dry Hire Equipment Rental (B2B/B2C) Equipment rental service for both business (B2B) and consumer (B2C) customers, offering stage systems, lighting, audio, video, and rigging equipment for self-operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 342,000+ event visitors served at single event (IdeenExpo 2013)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BAVBT (Arbeitgeberverband der Bühnen und Tribünenbauer)coreOthers · 1 May 2015Member since May 2015 of the employers' association for stage and grandstand builders. Founded by nine founding members in the previous year. Represents and advocates for member interests and provides comprehensive consulting services.
• VPLT (Verband für Medien- und Veranstaltungstechnik e.V.)coreOthers · 23 April 2014Ordentliches Mitglied (Full Member) of VPLT since approximately 2013/2014. VPLT is the German industry association for event and media technology, representing member interests and providing industry standards and networking.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LANG AG: German AV technology specialist and rental company focused on high-end video, projection, and LED display solutions for live events. Comparable to artstage in the German event technology market with overlapping audio/video and staging capabilities.
• Gahrens + Battermann GmbH: German event and media technology specialist providing AV equipment rental and full-service event production with multiple regional offices. Direct competitor to artstage in the German full-service event technology market with overlapping service offerings and customer base.
• satis&fy (now part of PRG): Former German event technology specialist with strong presence in corporate and festival event production, now operating under PRG Germany. Comparable to artstage in the German full-service event technology market with similar customer profile and service offering.
• Stageco: Belgian/German stage construction specialist serving major festivals and touring productions across Europe with proprietary stage systems. Directly comparable to artstage in the staging and festival infrastructure segment of the event technology market.
• amptown system company GmbH: Hamburg-based AV and event technology specialist offering system integration, equipment rental, and event production services. Comparable to artstage as a Hamburg-based peer in the German event technology market with similar customer base and service mix.
• Neumann & Müller Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH: One of Germany's largest event technology service providers, offering comprehensive staging, lighting, sound, video, and rigging services across multiple regions. Directly comparable to artstage as a German full-service event technology company serving corporate events, festivals, and conferences.
• Habegger GmbH: Swiss/German event technology company specializing in stage construction, rigging, and full-service event production. Comparable to artstage in core services (staging, rigging, AV) and customer base (festivals, corporate events, public events).

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in event technology and entertainment services, with strong German presence through acquisition of satis&fy. Offers comprehensive event production services worldwide — a much larger incumbent operating broadly in the same space as artstage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/artstage.hamburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/artstage.hamburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artstage-hamburg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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