Service · Event CCTV

Temporary CCTV hire for events

Create Live supplies, installs and monitors temporary CCTV for events across the UK, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, from festivals and sports events to conferences and exhibitions. We plan camera positions with your security team, put the cameras on a managed event network, watch them for the whole event and take everything away afterwards.

Whether you need event CCTV for a single weekend or cameras across a multi-day championship, one team handles the cameras, cabling, network and on-site support.

Why temporary CCTV

Eyes on every gate, stage and cash point

Events bring large crowds, cash, stock and expensive production kit into sites that usually have no cameras at all. Temporary CCTV gives your security and operations teams a clear view of entrances, crowd areas, stages and back-of-house, for exactly as long as the event runs.

Because Create Live also builds the event network, the cameras sit on the same managed infrastructure as your WiFi and POS, looked after by the same engineers.

Planning the rest of your event technology? Use our event IT checklist.

What's included

Cameras, cabling, recording and support

Site survey and camera planning; CCTV cameras, switches and cabling; recording; and configuration of every camera position before it leaves our workshop. Our engineers install the system, check every view before doors open, monitor camera uptime throughout the event and remove everything afterwards.

Need WiFi, laptops or POS as well? See event WiFi and our IT equipment rental range.

Where we put cameras

Cover the areas that matter

We plan camera positions around your site layout, crowd flow and the risks your security team cares about most.

Entrances & gates

Cameras on entry points, ticket scanning and perimeter gates, where crowds build up and incidents often start.

Crowds & stages

Wide views of stages, fan zones and busy walkways, so your team can spot crowding early.

Cash, stock & back-of-house

Coverage of bars, POS points, stores and production areas where cash and equipment change hands.

How it works

From camera plan to teardown

Step 01

Enquiry & scope

Tell us the venue, dates and the areas you need covered, and who on your team needs to see the cameras.

Step 02

Site survey

We survey the site or review drawings to plan camera positions, sightlines, cable routes and power.

Step 03

Camera plan

We match the right camera to each position, covering entrances, crowd areas, stages, cash points and back-of-house.

Step 04

Configuration & testing

Every camera, its position settings and the recording are configured and tested in our workshop before they leave.

Step 05

Delivery & installation

Our engineers mount the cameras and run the cabling around your build schedule and other contractors.

Step 06

Commissioning

We check every camera view and the recording on site before doors open.

Step 07

Live monitoring

Camera uptime is monitored in real time alongside the rest of the event network, so a dropped feed is fixed fast.

Step 08

Event-day support

Engineers stay on site 24/7 for the whole event to move cameras, fix faults and support your security team.

Step 09

Teardown & collection

We take down and collect every camera once your event closes, with minimal disruption to your team.

Step 10

Post-event report

A short report covering the cameras used, system uptime and recommendations for next time.

What we monitor

CCTV Monitoring

Every camera, watched in real time

Enterprise-grade monitoring tracks every camera and the network behind it, so a dropped feed is spotted and fixed straight away, not discovered after an incident.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to cybersecurity, so your cameras and recordings stay protected from show open to close.

See it in action

Event CCTV case studies

Sole DXB with Dubai Skyline 2
Festivals & Concerts

CCTV for SoleDXB

CCTV installed and integrated with the site network across stages, vendor zones and entry points at the Middle East’s leading sneaker and streetwear festival.

DPWTC
Sports Events

CCTV at the DP World Tour Championship

Cameras covering the key areas of the course, built onto the same event network as the championship WiFi and fibre.

Rugby Rugby 7s
Want to see more?

Explore all our case studies

From golf to festivals and conferences, see how Create Live’s cameras, networks and engineers come together on site.

FAQs

Event CCTV questions

What is temporary CCTV for events?

Temporary CCTV is a camera system installed for the length of an event to watch entrances, crowd areas, stages, cash points and back-of-house, then removed afterwards. Create Live supplies the cameras, cabling, recording and network, and supports it on site.

How much does temporary CCTV hire cost?

It depends on the number of cameras, the size of the site, cabling and power, and how many days the event runs. After a short scoping call, or a site survey for larger events, we send you a quote.

How many cameras does an event need?

It depends on your site layout and the areas your security team needs to see. We plan camera positions during the site survey, covering entry points, crowd areas, stages, cash points and back-of-house.

Can CCTV run on the same network as the event WiFi?

Yes. We build the cameras onto the event network, kept separate from guest WiFi, and monitor camera uptime alongside the rest of the infrastructure.

Do you provide CCTV for outdoor events?

Yes. We install cameras at festivals, golf courses, stadiums and other outdoor sites, as well as in conference and exhibition venues.

Can you provide temporary CCTV for sites other than events?

Yes. As well as events, we supply temporary CCTV for short-term sites such as pop-ups and temporary venues: cameras and recording installed, monitored and collected when you no longer need them. In Dubai, see our CCTV rental service.

Is temporary CCTV hire monitored?

Yes. Our engineers watch every camera in real time during your event and keep the recordings, so incidents can be spotted early and reviewed afterwards.

Where do you provide event CCTV?

Across the UK, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Create Live has offices in Dubai, Riyadh and the UK, with engineers based in each.

Need CCTV for your next event?

Tell us the venue, dates and the areas you need covered and we’ll come back with a camera plan and a quote.