LED Screen for Festivals and Outdoor Events
From a main-stage backdrop to a fan-zone wall, festivals need bright, weather-ready LED that goes up fast and survives the road. Here is the size, the pitch and the package — then a quote.
From US$100 — final price depends on your size, pixel pitch and finish. Contact us for an exact quote.
Festival screen fading out in midday sun? IMAG walls that can't handle sudden rain? A festival LED screen has to be bright in full daylight (4,500–8,000 nits), IP65-rated for weather, and fast enough to rig and de-rig between acts on a tight schedule. P4.81–P6 outdoor festival LED from $350–$500/m² factory-direct.
EKINTRY supplies festival-grade outdoor LED — main stage backdrops, IMAG screens and fan-zone walls — in high-brightness IP65 cabinets with flight-case transport, factory-direct. Send stage dimensions and crowd distance for a size and package recommendation.
Who custom screens are for
- Festival and outdoor-event organisers.
- Stage, AV and production companies.
- Fan zones, arenas and community events.
- Sponsor activations and brand stages.
Where LED goes at a festival
A festival usually needs more than one screen, each with a job:
- Main-stage backdrop — visuals, branding and live content behind the act.
- IMAG side screens — magnify the performer for the back of the crowd.
- Fan zone — sport and entertainment between sets.
- Entrances and sponsor walls — wayfinding and branded content.
What size for a festival crowd?
Festival crowds spread out, so size up. Side/IMAG screens scale with the field; a main backdrop scales with the stage. The table maps sizes to audience.
Pixel pitch and viewing distance
P3.9 is the festival workhorse — sharp for IMAG at a fair cost; P4.8 covers larger distances economically. Match it to the closest viewer.
Outdoor and rig-ready
Festival LED has to be bright, tough and fast:
- High brightness (≈4,000–6,000 nits) for daylight stages.
- Weather-resistant, outdoor-rated cabinets for rain and dust.
- High refresh (3,840 Hz) — clean for the big screens and broadcast.
- Fast-lock, flight-case cabinets for quick rig and de-rig.
- Curve-lock for creative stage shapes.
Cabinet options: RV Series vs XS Series
Festival screens are constantly transported and rebuilt, so the XS Series — integrated power box, connector-pin power and signal, fewer cables — is cleaner and faster to rig than the cheaper, more cable-heavy RV Series. RV remains a practical budget option for less frequent use.
Budget guide
Price depends on size, pixel pitch, cabinet, control system, spares and shipping. These levels frame a typical festival screen.
| Typical use | Stage backdrop, IMAG, fan zone |
|---|---|
| Pixel pitch | P3.9 (balanced) / P4.8 outdoor |
| Brightness | ~4,000–6,000 nits |
| Build | Fast-lock + curve-lock, flight cases |
| Refresh | 3,840 Hz — clean for IMAG & broadcast |
| Screen size | Suitable use | Typical audience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2m × 2m | Small stage / fan zone | 20–50 people | Entry-level outdoor event screen |
| 3m × 2m | Side / IMAG, sport | 50–100 people | Better for guests several metres back |
| 4m × 2m | Stage backdrop / IMAG | 80–200 people | Stronger visual impact |
| 6m × 3m | Main stage / large fields | 200+ people | Needs stronger structure & setup planning |
| Pixel pitch | Recommended distance | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| P2.5 | 2.5 m+ | Close viewing, premium detail |
| P3.9 | 4 m+ | Outdoor events, sport, rental — balanced value |
| P4.8 | 5 m+ | Larger outdoor viewing areas |
| P6 | 6 m+ | Advertising & long-distance viewing |
| Feature | RV Series | XS Series |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | More cost-effective | Higher-end build |
| Cabling | More internal cables | Integrated power box, connector-pin power & signal |
| Structure | Standard | Cleaner, fewer cables, more stable |
| Maintenance | Takes more time | Easier |
| Best for | Budget / occasional | Frequent transport, assembly & dismantling |
| Budget level | Possible option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Around $5,000 | 2m × 2m RV Series | Entry-level outdoor event screen |
| Medium | 3m × 2m or 4m × 2m RV Series | Better viewing experience |
| Higher | XS Series cabinet | Easier maintenance, stronger long-term reliability |
Real case: portable outdoor screen for a mobile events business
| Client type | Mobile events trailer attending festivals & functions |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Application | Festivals, weddings, corporate events, football viewing |
| Key requirement | Portable, outdoor, quick rig/de-rig, complete package |
| EKINTRY recommendation | A freestanding 4m × 2m portable outdoor screen at P3.9 (2m × 2m RV as a budget entry), with ground-support stand and flight cases |
Why this solution worked: Across different festival sites the screen had to rig fast and travel safely. A freestanding 4m × 2m at P3.9 on flight cases gave strong visual impact for the crowd while staying quick to assemble, dismantle and transport.
Send us your project details
To recommend the right screen size, pixel pitch, cabinet type and shipping, please send us:
- Required screen size(s) — stage, IMAG, fan zone.
- Installation location, and indoor or outdoor.
- Closest viewing distance / crowd spread.
- Event type and whether it must be portable.
- Budget range and destination country for shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size LED screen do I need for a festival?
It depends on the field — side/IMAG screens are often 3m × 2m to 4m × 2m for 80–200 people, while a main-stage backdrop is 6m × 3m or larger for 200+.
What pixel pitch is best for a festival screen?
P3.9 is the festival workhorse — sharp enough for IMAG at a fair cost. P4.8 covers larger viewing distances more economically.
Is festival LED bright enough for daytime sets?
Yes — at roughly 4,000–6,000 nits it holds up in daylight, with a high refresh rate that looks clean on IMAG and broadcast.
How fast can a festival screen be rigged?
Fast-lock, flight-case cabinets rig and de-rig quickly; curve-lock allows creative stage shapes. The XS Series is the easiest to handle for frequent rigs.
Can the same screen be reconfigured for different stages?
Yes — modular cabinets reconfigure to different sizes and shapes between events, so one kit serves multiple stages.
Do you supply for rental and resale?
Yes — rental-grade outdoor LED factory-direct, with spares and remote support. We also explain rent-vs-buy for regular events.