Projection Dome Rentals — One Fleet, Every Size — Pioneered 1999
Projection Dome Rentals — 20 to 900+ ft, Deployed Worldwide
Projection dome rental as a complete service — every dome from 20 ft to 900+ ft (274 m), delivered show-ready anywhere on earth. Our own crew handles installation, operation, technical support and removal — from the team that pioneered the portable projection dome in 1999.
One call covers the dome, the projection, the audio and the content. Absolute Hollywood projection dome rentals span every size we build — 20 to 900+ feet, including the large class at 70 to 900+ feet and the extra-large class from 235 feet (72 m) to 900+ — hemispheric, crane-free, and air-shippable to any location on the planet.
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Countries Deployed
Year Pioneered
What is projection dome rental
Projection Dome Rental — Complete Service, or Just the Dome
Projection dome rental from Absolute Hollywood comes with as much service as your production needs. Every rental can arrive with all of these services — the dome, the projection system, the audio, and the crew that runs it all — engineered, installed, operated and struck by the same team that built it. Turnkey means the whole show when you want it: original fulldome content produced for your event, 360° projection, spatial sound, lighting, and live show production. Or rent just the dome, and bring your own production inside. The fleet covers every size we make: projection domes from 20 to 900+ feet, a large class from 70 to 900+ feet, and an extra-large class from 235 feet to 900+.
The right size for your event is determined by your audience, your venue, and your program — not by what a provider happens to own. Every dome in the fleet is hemispheric, inflates from ground level without cranes, ships by air, sea, or road freight, and runs the same full 360° projection and audio system. The diameter changes. The experience does not. To understand how the projection system works inside the dome, see our guide to how 360° projection works.
Mid-size events most often land on the Galactic series — five configurations between 65 and 160+ feet, larger than the StratoSphere and Oblong dome series. The largest productions step up to the Celestial Dome series, which runs to 900+ feet (274 m). When you contact Absolute Hollywood, the first conversation is about your event requirements. Audience size, venue footprint, ceiling clearance, access logistics, and program content. The dome configuration follows from that conversation. For a detailed breakdown of transport and setup timelines, see how projection domes are transported and set up.
Series specifications
Projection Dome Rental — Technical Specifications
| Fleet range | 20 to 900+ feet (274+ m) — large class 70 to 900+ ft; extra-large class 235 up to 900+ ft. Five mid-size Galactic configurations from 65 to 160+ ft |
| Form | Hemispheric. Full dome — not oblong, not geodesic. |
| Structural install | 1 to 3 days for mid-size configurations; the largest classes are scheduled in the deployment plan. Projection installation scheduled separately. |
| Cranes required | None. Every configuration inflates from ground level. |
| Freight | Air-shippable. Standard sea or road freight. No specialized heavy transport. |
| Wind rating | Meets local temporary building code requirements. Typically 90–120 MPH (145–193 km/h). We meet or exceed all local code requirements regardless of location. |
| Surface | Concrete, asphalt, grass, compacted ground, event flooring. Confirmed at site survey. |
| Environment | Indoor and outdoor. Proven temperature range −40°F to 140°F (−40°C to 60°C). |
| Projection system | Multiple high-resolution projectors with edge-blending and warp mapping. Calibrated on site for every configuration. |
| Screen surface | Full hemispheric interior surface. Exterior projection also available on all configurations. |
| Audio | Full spatial audio system. Scaled to dome diameter and show requirements. |
| Content | Fulldome video, live feeds, interactive systems, real-time rendering. Custom 360° video production available. Ready-made fulldome shows also available. |
| Entry | Revolving doors, cargo and ADA entry system. Maintains pressurization during guest flow. |
| Power | Specified per deployment. Generator coordination available for off-grid locations. |
| Size selection | Absolute Hollywood assesses your event requirements and recommends the right configuration. Contact us before ruling out any size. |
| Service model | Full turnkey — every projection dome rental includes structure, projection, audio, content, crew, and operation. |
Capabilities
Projection Dome Rental Capabilities — Interior, Exterior, Interactive
Every dome in the Absolute Hollywood fleet delivers immersive experiences in three distinct modes — each available independently or in combination within a single deployment.
Interior 360° Projection
The full hemispheric interior surface becomes a seamless 360° screen. Fulldome video, live visuals, and real-time content wrap every attendee simultaneously. The audience is inside the image — not watching it. Explore our fulldome show library for ready-made content.
Exterior Projection Surface
The dome fabric serves as an exterior projection surface visible from a distance. Video, lighting, gobos, and laser effects project onto the outside of the dome — making it a landmark visible across the event site or city block.
Interactive Show Systems
Integrated interactive systems respond to individual guests, groups, or live performers. Motion tracking, sensor arrays, and real-time rendering allow the dome environment to react to what happens inside it — used across the Marvel Experience worldwide tour.
Applications
Projection Dome Rental — Corporate, Government, Touring Deployments
Corporate and Fortune 500 Brand Activations
Product launches, brand experiences, incentive trips, and corporate retreats for Fortune 500 clients including IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Coca-Cola. IBM deployed an Absolute Hollywood Galactic projection dome at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas in February 2016 for their Open for Data corporate event — top producers from across the organization experienced the brand from inside a fully operational projection dome. Amway USA transformed a one-night celebration trip in Phuket, Thailand in June 2018 into a complete immersive environment inside an Absolute Hollywood Galactic dome, with custom Thai temple theming, live traditional performance, and fine dining curated by the renowned Blue Elephant Restaurant.
Government and Ceremonial Events
National ceremonies, state events, and royal occasions across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. The Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) inauguration at Al Taweelah, Abu Dhabi in April 2011 was held inside an Absolute Hollywood Galactic projection dome — attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The New Suez Canal Grand Opening in Egypt deployed Absolute Hollywood Galactic projection domes as the centerpiece of one of the largest government infrastructure events in the modern era.
Festivals and Touring Productions
Every configuration in the Galactic series is engineered for multi-venue touring. The Marvel Experience (2014–2015) toured seven interconnected Absolute Hollywood Galactic domes through Houston, San Jose, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Toronto — the largest touring projection dome deployment on record. The same dome that opened in one city was operational in the next within days.
Concert and Live Entertainment
The dome interior becomes a 360° concert environment. Live content, pre-rendered fulldome shows, and real-time visual feeds wrap every surface simultaneously. Concert-specific deployments have included productions for Skrillex and Childish Gambino. The exterior projection surface makes the dome a visible landmark across the event site.
Global Deployments
Projection Domes Deployed Across 33 Countries
From Super Bowl activations to royal ceremonies in Abu Dhabi, concert productions to cultural festivals in Phuket — the Absolute Hollywood dome fleet has operated across 33+ countries worldwide. Every deployment is turnkey. Every environment is fully immersive.
IBM Open for Data — Las Vegas 2016
EMAL Inauguration Interior — Abu Dhabi 2011
Marvel Experience Tour — Worldwide 2014–2015
360° Fulldome Audience — EMAL Abu Dhabi 2011
IBM Exterior Projection — Las Vegas Dusk
Marvel Experience — Seven Domes, Night Production
Amway Celebration — Phuket, Thailand 2018
Why Absolute Hollywood
27 Years. 33+ Countries. One Fleet, 20 to 900+ Feet.
Absolute Hollywood invented portable inflatable projection dome technology in 1999. The first commercial deployment was at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas in 2000, followed by the MGM Grand and Luxor. Counting from the 1999 invention, that is 24 years before the Las Vegas Sphere opened in September 2023.
Most dome providers in the immersive event space offer one or two sizes — many maxing out at 90 or 100 feet. The Absolute Hollywood fleet runs from 20-foot experience domes to the extra-large class at 235 to 900+ feet — past the top end of most competitors’ entire fleets before our large class even begins. When a client’s venue appears to have a constraint, the answer is almost always a conversation rather than a rejection — contact the team before ruling out a configuration.
In the 27 years since pioneering this technology in 1999, Absolute Hollywood has deployed at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LIV in Miami, the New Suez Canal Grand Opening in Egypt, the COP15 UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen, NCAA Final Four, NASCAR, and the Marvel Experience worldwide touring activation — among hundreds of other deployments across 33 countries.
The full Absolute Hollywood dome fleet extends beyond the Galactic series in both directions. Smaller deployments are served by the StratoSphere and Oblong series. At the top end sits the Celestial Dome series — Absolute Hollywood’s large-format projection domes for the highest-capacity deployments.
What distinguishes Absolute Hollywood from any other provider is not just the range of configurations — it is 27 years of global logistics infrastructure. Freight relationships on every continent. Specialist crews who have installed domes in desert heat, arctic cold, urban plazas, stadium concourses, and open festival fields. A content production pipeline that can deliver custom 360° video for any dome size. And a service model that covers everything from freight arrival to event-ready status and strike.
If your timeline is tight, contact the team immediately. Twenty-six years of experience exists precisely for moments when the window is short and the stakes are high.
Frequently asked questions
Projection Dome Rental — Common Questions
What is a projection dome?
A projection dome is an inflatable hemispheric structure that serves as both the venue and the 360° projection screen. Multiple high-resolution projectors map seamlessly across the interior surface, wrapping every attendee in synchronized video, lighting, and sound. The audience is inside the image, not watching it from outside. See our full guide to how 360° projection works and explore our fulldome show library for ready-made content.
What sizes are available for projection dome rental?
Every size Absolute Hollywood builds — projection domes from 20 to 900+ feet, with a large class from 70 to 900+ feet and an extra-large class from 235 feet to 900+. Mid-size events most often use the Galactic series, five configurations between 65 and 160+ feet. The right configuration for your event is determined by audience size, venue footprint, ceiling clearance, and program requirements — Absolute Hollywood assesses all of these before recommending a size. Get a size recommendation with your event details before ruling out any configuration based on a single dimension.
How long does it take to set up a projection dome?
Structural dome installation takes one to three days for mid-size configurations; the largest classes are scheduled in the deployment plan. Projection system installation, warp mapping, and calibration are scheduled separately and add additional time based on projector count and show complexity. No cranes are required at any stage. Learn more about how projection domes are transported and set up.
Can a projection dome be used outdoors?
Yes. Absolute Hollywood projection domes are designed for outdoor deployment as standard. Every installation is engineered to meet local temporary building code wind requirements. Typical wind ratings fall in the 90 to 120 MPH (145–193 km/h) range, though the dome is configured to meet whatever the applicable code requires.
How much does a projection dome cost to rent?
Projection dome deployment investment varies based on configuration size, event duration, location, logistics, and service scope required. Absolute Hollywood provides complete turnkey quotations covering structure, projection, audio, content, crew, and freight. Request a full quote with your event date, location, expected attendance, and any venue constraints for an accurate projection dome rental quote.
Who has used Absolute Hollywood projection domes?
Absolute Hollywood has deployed projection domes for Fortune 500 clients including IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Coca-Cola, as well as at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LIV in Miami, the New Suez Canal Grand Opening in Egypt, the COP15 UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen, the Marvel Experience worldwide touring activation (2014–2015), and government and royal events including the Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) inauguration in Abu Dhabi attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Where can a projection dome be deployed?
Absolute Hollywood Galactic projection domes have been deployed in 33 countries across convention centers, stadiums, urban plazas, festival fields, desert sites, and purpose-built event venues — from Abu Dhabi and Cairo to Las Vegas and Copenhagen, from Phuket and Singapore to Houston and Toronto. Every configuration is air-shippable and requires no crane access, making it deployable in locations that rigid dome structures cannot access.
Which dome series are available to rent?
Every series in the Absolute Hollywood fleet: the mid-size Galactic series (five configurations, 65 to 160+ feet), the StratoSphere and Oblong series below it, and the Celestial class from 235 feet to 900+. Every dome delivers full interior and exterior 360-degree video projection and deploys without cranes.
Is a crew included with a projection dome rental?
Whenever you want one. Every rental can include the full Absolute Hollywood crew — installation, operation, technical support, and removal — or you can rent just the dome and run your own production inside.
Can a projection dome rental be shipped internationally?
Yes. The domes are air-shippable and have been deployed across 33+ countries by land, sea, and air freight. No cranes are required at any size.
Does a projection dome rental support exterior projection?
Yes. Every dome in the fleet supports both full interior 360-degree fulldome projection and exterior video projection simultaneously. The dome fabric serves as an exterior projection surface visible from a distance.
Get a Projection Dome Rental Quote
Share your event date, location, expected audience, and any venue constraints. Absolute Hollywood will identify the right dome from the fleet and confirm feasibility — fast.
Also available: Celestial Dome (235–900+ft) · Oblong Video Dome · Outdoor Video Sphere · Full Dome Fleet