Sound & lighting equipment hire

Sound and lighting equipment hire in Canada: prices and booking

Updated 7 November 2026

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Sound and lighting equipment hire in Canada starts at about CA$125 to CA$170 for a single sound system, and from about CA$1,000 for a sound package with delivery in Toronto, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Event lighting is quoted per job, so describe your event in a request on BlaBlaPrice and sellers will reply with their price.

Licences and rules for wireless gear

The Radiocommunication Regulations set issuance and annual fees for radio licences, so ask the seller whether your wireless microphones or other radio gear need one before the event. Some rental companies belong to a national association of independent, Canadian-owned audio and lighting rental firms. Equipment is hired with a signed agreement, so read the terms of the rental before you pay.

Season and venue

Outdoor festivals and summer events suit the months June to August. In winter, December to February, outdoor events are harder to plan, so most bookings move indoors. Check the venue's power supply, stage access and load-in time before you book, and name the event venue in the request, because the sound engineer and installation time depend on the room.

How the price is quoted

Prices are quoted per rental or per job. Some rental listings say the price is plus tax, and one company states that its price has no hidden fees or insurance costs, so ask whether the quote includes tax. Delivery is not always included: one sound package in Toronto includes delivery, while other quotes may add it on top, so check before you agree.

What to write in your request

Say what you want to hire, such as speakers, microphones, a mixer or lighting, the occasion, the number of guests, the power or size you need, the date and the duration. Add whether you need a sound or lighting engineer, the event venue and your city. If the kit is for a longer period, say how many months.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the event in your own words in the chat and add a photo if you have one. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. Start from the home page request field, or look at event supplies hire first.