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Event Production & AV Services in Columbus, OH
Convention, arena, and gala production across Columbus.
Columbus pairs a large downtown convention center with a growing corporate and university base, hosting trade shows, association meetings, and galas year-round. We travel in with our own crew and gear so your event runs to a consistent standard.
Why Columbus planners bring us in
A Greater Columbus Convention Center trade show and an Ohio Theatre stage event need different rigs, so we bring the right gear for each and coordinate load-in with the venue rather than improvising on site.
What we produce in Columbus
Live Sound & Audio
Crystal-clear PA, wireless mics, and mixing for general sessions, panels, and galas.
Lighting & Special Effects
Stage washes, spots, uplighting, and effects that set the tone for any room.
Video Wall & Projection
LED walls, projection, and image magnification (IMAG) that keep every seat engaged.
Live Streaming
Multi-camera broadcast and hybrid streaming for remote and virtual attendees.
Video & Broadcast
Cameras, switching, and recording for keynotes, hearings, and product launches.
AV & IT Installation
Permanent AV integration for boardrooms, worship spaces, and commercial facilities.
Columbus venues we cover
We produce across Columbus’s convention, arena, and theater venues, including:
- Greater Columbus Convention Center, trade shows and large general sessions
- Nationwide Arena, arena-scale productions and brand events
- Ohio Theatre, theater-style keynotes and awards nights
- Hyatt Regency Columbus, downtown conferences and ballroom galas
- The Columbus Athenaeum, historic-venue receptions and ceremonies
Events we produce in Columbus
These are the events our clients book us for most, full-scale production for each.
Meetings & Conferences
In-person and hybrid meetings, general sessions, and everything a modern conference needs.
Award Ceremony & Gala
Every detail of a night where the production has to match the significance of the moment.
Festivals & Concerts
Sound, staging, and video built for crowds of any size, from a few hundred to a few thousand.
Political & Government
Rallies, campaigns, legislative meetings, and closed-door sessions, backed by NDAs.
Trade Shows & Conventions
Booth AV, general session production, and show-floor infrastructure for exhibitors.
Private Events
Weddings, milestone celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, and life celebrations.
Why Columbus clients choose Prime AV
- Our own crew and gear, no third-party brokering the week of your show.
- 14 years and 180+ five-star reviews producing high-stakes events.
- Nonpartisan and NDA-backed for sensitive government and corporate work.
- One accountable team for sound, video, lighting, and staging.
Frequently asked questions
From complete event production services to single-service AV support, Prime AV covers every event format in this area.
THE PRIME AV STANDARD
Backed by numbers, not adjectives.
Selected Work
Proof, not promises.
A look at recent productions, from corporate general sessions to festival main stages.
Beyond event production, Prime AV also handles permanent video wall installation for lobbies, command centers, and campuses, and produces turnkey groundbreaking ceremonies for new buildings and facilities.
Do you travel to Columbus for events?
Yes. We bring our own crew and gear into Columbus rather than piecing together local vendors, so quality stays consistent.
Can you produce at the Greater Columbus Convention Center?
Yes. We scale to convention-hall trade shows and general sessions and coordinate rigging, power, and load-in with the venue’s production office.
What kinds of events do you cover in Columbus?
Conventions, association meetings, corporate galas, and stage productions across downtown and the university area.
How early should we plan?
For larger halls and travel dates, several weeks of lead time keeps crew, gear, and logistics aligned.
Planning an event in Columbus?
Tell us about your event and we will put together a detailed quote, usually within one business day.