Covered open-air stage with LED wall and line array under a blue sky – summer party stage by photon

Events & Occasions · photon Event Technology

Technology for Summer and Company Parties – Celebrate Outdoors Without the Weather Risk

Your summer party deserves more than a speaker on a stand: photon supplies weatherproof stages, rich sound for speeches, band and DJ, and lighting for the evening – for company summer parties, staff festivals, club and family celebrations. Since 1995, with daily delivery across the Cologne/Bonn region.

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A summer party has two faces: a daytime programme for everyone – welcome speech, awards, children's activities – and a party with band or DJ in the evening. We plan the technology for both: a covered stage that shrugs off a rain shower, sound that carries across the grounds, wireless microphones for the management's address and lighting that turns company premises into festival grounds.

We have equipped recurring summer parties for years – from a university summer festival through a hospital's charity summer party to a hotel's company Oktoberfest in autumn. You will find the winter counterpart at Christmas party technology.

Compact for self-collection (dry hire)

Stage decks, sound system and lighting for a club or neighbourhood party – real dry-hire packages from around €260, larger company party packages around €1,000 to €1,400. All individual prices are publicly listed in the rental shop.

Company summer party with a programme

Sound for speeches and music, stage or platform, wireless microphones and evening lighting – delivered, set up and supported: such productions range from €1,400 to €3,200 in real projects.

The big party with stage and band

Covered open-air stage, PA for the whole grounds, light show and technical support until the last song – large summer parties such as a university festival or a company Oktoberfest come in at around €5,000.

From our real summer party projects: dry-hire packages from around €260, company party productions with delivery, set-up and support mostly €1,400 to €3,200, large parties with a covered stage and band technology around €5,000. After your enquiry you receive a fixed quote – all individual prices are publicly listed in our rental shop.

Send us the date, the grounds and the programme via the enquiry form – we come back with a concrete proposal and a fixed price. On the day we set up in the morning, hand over ready to run before the first programme item and dismantle after the party or the next day. Speeches, band and DJ all run on the same system – with no rebuild in between.

  • Weatherproof, covered stages – the party carries on through a shower
  • Sound that carries across the whole grounds without blasting the front row
  • Wireless microphones for the welcome, awards and raffle
  • Evening and party lighting for grounds and dance floor
  • Independent power distribution and cable runs that keep escape routes clear

A university summer festival, a hospital's charity summer party, a traditional club's annual celebration – many parties come back to us year after year. The best sign that technology and collaboration are right.

View under the truss roof of an outdoor stage in rainy weather – weatherproof staging technology by photonLarge crowd celebrating in front of an open-air stage – festival sound by photonEvening open-air party with an illuminated stage – lighting and sound technology by photon

Frequently Asked Questions

What does technology for a summer party cost?

From our real projects: dry-hire packages from around €260, company party productions with delivery and support mostly €1,400 to €3,200, large parties with a covered stage around €5,000. After your enquiry you receive a fixed price.

What happens if it rains?

Our open-air stages are covered and weatherproof, and the technology stands protected – your programme carries on through a shower. Only in storm conditions do safety limits apply, which we discuss with you in advance.

Is one system enough for speeches AND the evening party?

Yes – we plan the system so that speech is clearly intelligible during the day and the band or DJ delivers in the evening, with no rebuild in between.

What about power on the grounds?

We bring power distribution and, if needed, the supply itself, and lay cable runs so that escape routes and walkways stay clear.

Do you also do company Oktoberfests and autumn parties?

Yes – the same technology keeps celebrating in autumn: company Oktoberfests with band, beer tent sound and atmospheric lighting are a regular part of our calendar.

Do we need insurance for the hired equipment?

From handover you are liable under our hire terms for damage to and loss of the equipment up to its replacement value – and are required to insure it against loss, theft and damage. For companies this is often covered by an existing business liability or electronics policy; a quick call to your insurer settles it. Just talk to us before hiring if anything is unclear.

Make your summer party the highlight of the year: send us the date, the grounds and the programme – and you will quickly receive a concrete proposal with a fixed price.

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What our customers say

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Lisa M.

event manager

“Events that will be remembered! ”
Photon not only brought our event to a new technical level, but also thought about it. Reliable, professional and with a real sense of atmosphere!

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Markus T.

Managing Director of an event agency

“Perfect technology — perfect team! ”
Whether it's lighting, sound or stage — Pho-Ton knows what's important. Top advice, first-class technology and a team that is really passionate about it.

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Julia W.

bride

“Reliable partner for our events”
We have been working with Pho-Ton for years and are amazed every time. Smooth processes, top equipment and service that leaves nothing to be desired.

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Sebastián K,

event manager

“Service is a top priority here! ”
Not only is the technology of high quality, but also the people behind it. Friendly, professional and always one step ahead — it couldn't be better!

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