Rigging Rentals San Francisco
Safe, Scalable Rigging Rentals for Lighting and Event Production
At WestWave AV, we provide professional rigging rentals to support lighting systems, scenic elements, and event infrastructure throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether you’re flying fixtures above a stage or installing truss towers for outdoor activations, our team ensures a safe, clean, and efficient setup. Every rigging rental includes expert support, reliable gear, and flexible configurations to fit your space and design.
Our Rigging Rentals
We offer professional rigging rentals to support lighting fixtures, scenic elements, and flown AV equipment. All gear is rated, inspected, and ready for safe integration into your lighting design.
Truss Systems
Box Truss (12″ and 20.5″) – Heavy-duty aluminum
truss for flown lighting and wide spansTriangle and Ladder Truss – Lightweight options for smaller setups and exhibit frames
Goalposts and Archways – Clean, stable structures for overhead lighting or scenic entrances
Truss Totems and Towers – Freestanding vertical supports for lights, monitors, or signage
Rigging Hardware
Clamps and Couplers – Secure, load-rated mounting for all lighting fixtures
Spansets, Safety Cables, Shackles – Certified for professional rigging applications
Base Plates and Outriggers – Add stability and weight distribution for ground-supported truss
Lifts and Motors
Crank Stands – Manual lifts for lights or truss up to 15 feet
Chain Motors – 1/4-ton to 1-ton motors with motor control and cabling for suspended systems
Need help choosing gear? We’ll match the right rigging solution to your lighting plot, venue, and safety requirements.
Why Our Rigging rentals?
At WestWave AV, we combine professional gear with expert support to ensure your lighting rig is secure, compliant, and easy to work with. Whether you’re flying a few LED fixtures or building a full lighting grid, we’ve got the tools and experience to make it happen.
Certified, Event-Ready Gear
All rigging equipment is inspected, load-rated, and show-ready. You can count on it to meet safety standards and venue requirements.
Designed for Lighting Designers
Our gear works seamlessly with modern lighting setups, from simple uplighting towers to full DMX-controlled truss rigs.
Flexible Rental Options
Daily, multi-day, or weeklong rigging rentals available with or without setup. Dry rentals and full-service packages offered.
Experienced Crew Support
Need help with installation? We can provide riggers, lift operators, or assist your lighting team with setup and strike.
Ideal for Any Production
Our rigging rentals are built to support a wide range of event types and lighting designs. Whether you’re flying moving lights above a main stage or creating a clean structure for uplights and scenic elements, we provide the foundation to do it safely and professionally.
Common Use Cases:
Concerts and Festivals
Fly lighting truss over the stage or build towers for outdoor setups.Corporate Events and Keynotes
Support overhead lighting, scenic elements, and projection gear in hotel ballrooms or conference centers.Trade Shows and Exhibits
Create attention-grabbing entrances, signage frames, or overhead lighting rigs for booth lighting.Theatrical Productions
Suspend fixtures, soft goods, or scenic components with safe, quiet operation.Brand Activations and Installations
Rig lights, props, or branded visuals in nontraditional venues or public spaces.
Need Rigging Rentals?
Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll help you design a safe, efficient rigging solution that supports your lighting design and overall production. Whether you need a simple truss goalpost or a full grid with motors and lifts, we’ve got the gear and the crew to get it done right.
Absolutely. All of our rigging rentals meet OSHA and ANSI standards, and we can provide weight ratings, safety documentation, and insurance certificates for your venue.
Yes. We offer dry rigging rentals for productions that already have experienced technicians in place. For flown systems or motorized setups, we strongly recommend including one of our qualified riggers to ensure safe installation and operation.
Yes. We supply truss, lifts, and motorized systems that can safely support LED walls, flat panel arrays, and other video displays.
We’ll ask for basic details like venue name, ceiling height, gear you’re flying, and layout drawings if available. Our team can also do a site visit to confirm fit and safety.
We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Marin, and the Peninsula. Delivery outside this region is available upon request.
Your Journey With US
Strategy
We learn about your vision
and key objectives to develop a winning concept.
Creative
We brainstorm engaging ideas
and designs that perfectly
match the strategy.
Content
We create ways to highlight you and your mission throughout the messaging and experience.
Production
We deliver flawless event
management + productions.