The market is driven by continuous advances in digital technology. Innovations such as LED lighting, digital mixing consoles, wireless audio systems, and automated rigging have revolutionised what is possible on stage. These technologies offer enhanced control, flexibility, and creative possibilities, enabling the delivery of immersive experiences that were unimaginable a decade ago.
Audiences increasingly seek unique, memorable experiences, fuelling demand for live performances, festivals, and events. This trend creates opportunities for venues, production companies, and technology suppliers to innovate and differentiate themselves through cutting-edge solutions.
You'll find a plethora of solutions for live events at ISE 2026:
- Audio equipment
- Lighting fixtures
- Lighting control
- LED displays
- Show control
- Trussing
- Distributors: As well as manufacturers, you’ll also find distributors who carry multiple brands for the live events market.
At ISE 2026 you'll find the Lighting & Staging Zone in Halls 6 and 8.1, and the Audio Zone in Halls 7 and 8.1.
ISE 2026 sees the return of the Live Events Stage in Hall 6. Free to attend, the stage sessions will explore the trends in the live events market that are driving the deployment of new and existing technologies.
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We spoke to Stew Hume, managing editor of TPi Magazine and ISE Live Events Stage host, about recent developments in live event technologies. -
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We spoke to TPi managing editor Stew Hume, host of ISE's Live Events Stage, about the current state of the touring concert market and the growing momentum for sustainability. -
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Thirty years after their 90s heyday, Oasis are touring again. However, major advances in technology over this period have revolutionised how gig-goers experience live sound. -
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Stepping into the Lighting & Staging Zone at ISE 2026 is to enter a wonderland of colourful beams cutting through the haze as visual creativity meets engineering precision. -
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Live audiences have returned at scale, and the venues and events sector has moved from recovery to reinvention. -
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In the past year, drone light shows have moved from a novelty to a staple in the live events world, the technology and scale of these performances have grown exponentially, creating ever-more mesmeris ... -
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Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) and Llum BCN are thrilled to announce their continued collaboration for the fourth consecutive year, bringing together the best of technology and artistic innovation. -
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has become the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, earning over a billion dollars by the end of 2023. Alongside Swift’s awe-inspiring performances, what has come to def ... -
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The live events landscape is being transformed in unprecedented ways by the combination of AV technology and generative AI. -
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In the live events sector, as elsewhere in pro AV, value is increasingly shifting from hardware to software. -
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As well as being a triumphant showcase of sporting excellence, the quadrennial event is also an international case study in the deployment of audiovisual (AV) technology. -
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used within audio systems, providing smart, adaptive and efficient solutions for numerous applications. -
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Sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a critical imperative in the live events sector. -
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As live events become more interconnected and reliant on network infrastructures, they become attractive targets for cyberattacks. -
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The rapid expansion of the live events sector is being fuelled by technological advancements - the most transformative of which is surely AI. -
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Drone light shows, either as standalone experiences or as part of larger live events, are growing in popularity – and in ambition. -
The history of live events has always involved pushing current technology to its limit to achieve new and memorable results.
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Ever more elaborate live events - and not just in the entertainment world - mean that the market for lighting and staging solutions remains a healthy one.
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