Summer Concert Series - Stage, Sound & Lighting

The City of Lake Forest is seeking a qualified vendor to provide stage, sound and lighting for community summer concert events under a three-year contract agreement.

Each summer, the concert series will include three (3) shows; one each months of July, August and June The events will include a 2.5 hour show that will require a stage, sound and lighting system to be set-up no more the 24 hours in advance of the show.

The selected vendor will be responsible for the delivery and installation of the required equipment. All systems must be ready prior to sound check (3pm Saturday) of each event.

Term of Contract: T he City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.

The City of Lake Forest has three summer concerts each year that draws thousands of residents. Because the City does not employ a technician to construct a stage or maintain sound and lighting engineering capabilities, it partners with external vendors to deliver a concert experience at the Lake Forest Sports Park. Key considerations include ensuring safety; the use of high-quality, durable stage, sound and lighting equipment, timely delivery, and dependable service. A successful project will deliver high quality audio and dynamic lighting, elevating each event into one of the City’s signature summer concert experiences.