Event Security

Event security for parties, weddings, concerts and festivals

Licensed, well-briefed security teams for private parties, weddings, concerts, festivals and corporate events, so your guests can relax.

  • SIA licensed
  • DBS checked
  • 24/7 cover
Concert crowd under stage lights
Quick answer

Event security protects guests, staff and property at an event through access control, bag searches, crowd management and incident response. Door supervisors at licensed events must hold an SIA Door Supervisor licence.

Events we secure

  • Private parties: birthdays, house parties and family celebrations.
  • Weddings: discreet security for ceremonies and receptions, gifts and guest lists.
  • Concerts and club nights: door supervision, searching and crowd control.
  • Festivals: perimeter, entry gates, backstage and campsite security.
  • Corporate events: launches, conferences and awards dinners.

What our event teams do

  • Guest list and ticket checks at entry points.
  • Bag searches and checks for prohibited items.
  • Crowd management at queues, bars and stages.
  • Protection of VIP areas, backstage and equipment.
  • Incident response, first aid support and liaison with paramedics and police.
  • Evacuation support in line with the event safety plan.
Banquet room laid out for a celebration
Event room set up for a celebration

How many security staff does an event need?

FactorWhy it changes staffingWhat to tell us
Guest numbersMore guests need more entry and floor staffExpected attendance and capacity
AlcoholLicensed events usually need SIA door supervisorsWill alcohol be sold or served?
Venue layoutMultiple entrances and areas need coverFloor plan and entrances
Profile of the eventVIPs or press may need extra protectionWho is attending?

For VIP guests we can add close protection officers, and for licensed venues we supply door supervisors.

Martyn's Law and events

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will introduce new duties for qualifying events and venues once it comes into force. Well-trained security staff are central to the procedures it expects, such as controlling entry, evacuation and lockdown. We can help you think through how security fits your plans.

Want a price for your site? Send us the details and we will reply with a written quote.

Get your free quote

What affects the cost of event security?

FactorWhy it mattersWhat to ask us
Number of officersSet by guest numbers and riskHow many staff does our event need?
HoursSet-up, event and clear-down timeWhen should security arrive and leave?
Licence typesDoor supervisors for licensed eventsWhich licences do we need?
DateBusy dates such as summer weekends fill earlyIs our date available?

Event Security FAQs

How far in advance should I book event security?

As early as possible, especially for summer weekends and December. For small private events, a few days' notice is often enough.

Can your security staff be discreet at a wedding?

Yes. Officers can wear smart formal clothing and work in the background, focusing on gifts, entry and any uninvited guests.

Do you provide security for festivals outside London?

Yes. We deploy event teams across the UK for festivals and outdoor events.

Do event security staff need SIA licences?

Staff carrying out licensable security activity, such as door supervision at a licensed event, need the right SIA licence. Some steward roles are not licensable, but we will advise what your event needs.

On the ground

Event Security in practice

The kinds of places our officers protect for this service.

Crowd gathered at an outdoor daytime festival
Crowd at a daytime festival
Crowd facing a brightly lit concert stage
Crowd facing a lit stage
Large crowd at a night-time outdoor event
Night-time outdoor event
Wedding reception hall with long dressed tables
Wedding reception hall

Related services

You may also need

Services that pair well with event security.

Talk to a security manager

Free advice on the right cover for your site, any time of day.