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Event & Entertainment Staffing

From arena load-ins to festival grounds, we provide the experienced production crews that San Diego's entertainment industry depends on.

Production Specialists

Event Crew Services

Stage Crews

Load-in, load-out, stage setup, and strike crews for concerts, festivals, and touring productions.

Learn more about our San Diego stagehands
  • Load-In / Load-Out
  • Stage Assembly & Strike
  • Backline Support
  • Festival Grounds Setup

AV & Technical

Audio, video, and lighting technicians for corporate events, broadcasts, and live productions.

Learn more about our San Diego AV techs
  • Sound & Audio Techs
  • Video & LED Walls
  • Lighting & Rigging
  • Broadcast Support

Logistics & Transport

Equipment handling, warehouse staging, and transport support for production companies.

  • Truck Loading/Unloading
  • Equipment Staging
  • Warehouse Prep
  • Cross-Dock Operations

Event Support

General event labor for setup, teardown, crowd management, and facility operations.

  • Event Setup & Teardown
  • Venue Turnover
  • Crowd Management
  • Cleaning & Restoration
Boots in the Park Festival
Boots In The Park
Industry Coverage

Events We Staff

From high-profile stadium tours to intimate corporate gatherings throughout the West Coast.

Concerts & Festivals

Comprehensive crew support for San Diego's largest music festivals and arena tours.

Corporate Events

Professional technical support for keynotes, trade shows, and company summits.

Sports & Arena Ops

Logistics and turnover support for major sporting events and arena productions.

Trade Shows & Expos

Efficient load-in and booth setup for conventions at the SDCC and beyond.

Frontwave Arena Setup
Frontwave Arena
San Diego Presence

Local Venues We Staff

Petco Park
Pechanga Arena
Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego Convention Center
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
The Rady Shell
SOMA San Diego
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Del Mar Fairgrounds
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Coachella & StageCoach
Coachella & StageCoach
Local Coverage

Serving All Of San Diego

We provide event staffing services throughout the entire San Diego region. From load-ins in Carlsbad to teardowns in Chula Vista, our crews are ready.

Regional Headquarters

San Diego, CA
619-814-5578

Downtown San Diego
Chula Vista
Escondido
Carlsbad
Oceanside
El Cajon
Vista
San Marcos
La Mesa
Encinitas
National City
Santee
Poway
Imperial Beach
Coronado
Armed Forces Classic basketball court on USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
Armed Forces Classic
SD Legion Rugby at stadium
SD Legion Rugby
Common Questions

Event Staffing FAQ

What is the standard call time for event staffing?
Most event calls have a 4-hour minimum. We handle everything from short equipment strikes to multi-week festival builds with hundreds of workers.
Can you provide stagehands for last-minute load-ins?
Yes. We maintain a large roster of on-call stagehands and road crews in San Diego. We can often fulfill short-notice requests for load-ins, load-outs, and emergency technical support.
What certifications do your technical crews hold?
Our technical staff includes ETCP-certified riggers, experienced FOH audio engineers, and LED wall specialists. All our workers are trained in site-specific safety protocols and equipment handling.
Do you handle payroll and insurance for event crews?
Yes. Hands On Labor is the employer of record. We handle all payroll, taxes, and insurance (including workers' comp and general liability), reducing your administrative burden and risk.

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Our event production experts are ready to help you with your crew needs.

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Petco Park
Hands On Labor crew loading in equipment at a stadium event

Your Show Is Only As Good As Your Crew

We've been staffing San Diego's biggest events for over 35 years. Our crews know the gear, respect the departments, and don't need babysitting. That's why production managers keep calling us back.

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Need an Event Crew?

From a 5-person load-in to a 200-person festival build, we've got the hands. Call us or book online.