Exclusive Systems
Five Exclusive Projection Domes — One Complete Fleet
Every projection dome rental in the Absolute Hollywood fleet is air-supported, crane-free, and deployable anywhere on earth by ground, sea, or air. Each delivers full 360 projection dome capability — seamless interior and exterior video projection. Five systems. One company. The originals.
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Why the World’s Top Brands Choose Projection Domes
Why Fortune 500 Brands Choose Projection Domes Over Every Other Event Structure
A 360 projection dome places every attendee inside the content — walls, ceiling, and floor become a single seamless 360° visual canvas. No flat screen or standard stage production can replicate it. When Microsoft launched Kinect at Super Bowl LIV, when IBM activated at CES Las Vegas, when Marvel toured seven interconnected immersive domes across North America — they chose Absolute Hollywood.
Amazon Web Services, AT&T, Coca-Cola, and NBC have all deployed Absolute Hollywood projection domes for brand activations and projection dome rental campaigns that audiences describe as genuinely transformative. For global agencies building large-scale activations, explore our experiential marketing capabilities and custom 360 video production.
Absolute Hollywood invented portable projection dome technology in 1999 — 23 years before the Las Vegas Sphere opened. We continue to pioneer while others follow. Learn what a projection dome is →
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360° Total Immersion Every surface — floor, walls, ceiling — is a seamless projection canvas. No seams, no edges, no limits. |
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Crane-Free Deployment Air-supported structure. No cranes, no scaffolding, no permanent foundation required at any dome size. |
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Ships Anywhere on Earth Ground, sea, or air — from Suez Canal Egypt to New Zealand, Moscow to Copenhagen, any venue, any continent. |
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No Venue Required Stadium floor, hotel lawn, desert, harbor, rooftop, barge — if there’s ground, we deploy. |
World’s Largest Portable Dome
The Celestial — 235ft Large Projection Dome Rental
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235ft / 72m Diameter |
43,373 sq ft 4,030 m² floor space |
8,000+ Guest Capacity |
70× Larger Than IMAX |
Celestial large projection dome — Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. 235 feet (72m) diameter fills the stadium floor. |
Celestial interior — Skrillex concert, Los Angeles. 360 fulldome projection wraps every surface for 8,000+ guests. |
The Celestial large projection dome is in a category of its own. At 235 feet (72m) in diameter and 43,373 sq ft of clear-span floor space, it holds 8,000+ guests inside a fully immersive 360° environment — seventy times the combined surface area of an IMAX screen. Next-generation configurations from 50,000 to 100,000+ sq ft are available — the world’s largest portable projection dome rental fleet. No cranes at any size. Sets up in 4 days (dome only — projection system installation is scheduled separately).
First deployed at the Sands Convention Center LDI Conference, Las Vegas, 2000 — then MGM Grand and Luxor. Trusted by Qatar Royal Weddings, Vancouver 2010 Olympics, and Universal Studios Florida — serving millions of visitors annually for five consecutive years. View large projection dome rental options →
Scale comparison — Celestial large projection dome at 235ft (72m) diameter alongside a 747 aircraft.
Two More Exclusive Systems
Mid-Size Projection Dome Rentals — 60 to 160+ Feet
StratoSphereA full 360 projection dome delivering complete interior fulldome immersion and full exterior projection simultaneously — in a single 60-foot (19-meter) inflatable sphere. Inside, 360 fulldome projection wraps every surface for up to 560 guests. Outside, the full surface projects video visible over a mile (2 km) away. Deployed for Athens Greece tourism with two simultaneous StratoSpheres in Berlin and New York on the same schedule, the Government of Qatar, the Government of Bahrain, and Grey Cup ceremonies. Sets up in 1 day. Deploys on land, rooftops, and water barges.
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Galactic Projection Dome SeriesThe Galactic is the mid-size projection dome rental series — five hemispherical configurations from 65 to 160+ feet (20 to 49+ meters). Where most providers offer one or two sizes, the Galactic series gives event producers more configurations than many competitors have in their entire fleet. Each delivers full inflatable projection dome experience — interior and exterior 360° video — for concerts, corporate events, immersive dome theater, and touring productions. The proprietary Sirius Full Dome 360° Media Server plays any video from any source in any format — no content rebuilding required. Deployed in Hollywood for the Showtime and DirecTV Oscar party, in stadiums across 33+ countries. Transportable by land, sea, or air.
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26 Years · 33+ Countries
A Few Global Projection Dome Deployments
A small selection from 33+ countries — from the Suez Canal to Lijiang, Vancouver Olympics to Doha royal palaces, and Super Bowl XLVI to the London Thames. Every projection dome shown was engineered, deployed, and operated by Absolute Hollywood.
Quick Answer
What Events Use Projection Domes?
Projection domes are the most versatile immersive event dome structure available — from intimate 30-person brand activations to 8,000-person stadium deployments. Every projection dome rental scales to the scope of the event, and every event type benefits from 360° total immersion.
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Absolute Hollywood projection domes have served the 2001 NCAA Final Four, Minneapolis (first laser projection in a portable dome), Mountain Dew at Mt. Snow Vermont (setup on snowpack at −20°F), the COP15 UN Climate Summit, Copenhagen, Universal Studios Florida (2006–2011, millions of annual visitors), and the Government of UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain for national ceremonies. Find the right projection dome size for your event →
26 Years. 33+ Countries.
Notable Projection Dome Rental Deployments
Entertainment Tour — North America The Marvel Experience — Seven-Dome Campus, 2014–2015 Seven interconnected Absolute Hollywood projection domes deployed as a single touring event campus — the largest multi-dome touring activation ever produced. The campus toured Houston, San Jose, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Toronto. AH designed, fabricated, installed, maintained, and operated all dome structures. |
Government Ceremony — Egypt, 2015 Grand Opening of the New Suez Canal Attended by President al-Sisi, French President Hollande, King Abdullah II of Jordan, King Hamad of Bahrain, and heads of state from across the globe. VIP guests dined inside a connected 160-foot (49m) Galactic projection dome with ultra-VIP Oblong lounge — three connected Absolute Hollywood projection domes for the world’s most distinguished guest list. |
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Also Deployed For Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics — official downtown deployment |
Government & Landmark Events Government of Qatar — national ceremonies and cultural events |
Understanding Dome Types
Inflatable Projection Dome vs Geodesic Dome
Many people searching for a projection dome, portable planetarium, or event dome use the word “geodesic” as a general term for any large dome — often without realizing that modern inflatable projection dome systems have made geodesic structures largely obsolete for events above 60 feet (18 meters). Absolute Hollywood deploys both — and has the experience to recommend the right solution for every project. View geodesic dome rental options →
| Factor | Geodesic | Inflatable Projection Dome |
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| Maximum practical size | 98ft (30m) practical ceiling — 160ft is a major undertaking | 235ft (72m) — with 100,000+ sq ft configurations available, no cranes at any size |
| Shipping weight | 1M+ lbs at 160ft, 12 sea containers | Fraction of weight — air-shippable globally |
| Cranes required | Yes — above 60ft | No cranes needed at any size |
| Setup time | 2–3 weeks above 60ft | 1–4 days dome only — projection system separate |
| Projection surface | Structural panels and seams visible | Seamless hemispherical surface — uninterrupted fulldome image |
| Best for | Permanent structures under 60ft where long-term rigidity is the priority | All events, touring, and installations of any size requiring fast setup |
Frequently Asked Questions
Projection Dome Rental Questions — Answered
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How much does it cost to rent a projection dome? Projection dome rental pricing depends on dome size, event duration, location, content production requirements, and the level of turnkey service needed. A single-day StratoSphere activation differs significantly from a multi-day Celestial Dome deployment with full custom fulldome content production and 360 video production. Absolute Hollywood provides bespoke pricing for every engagement — no two events are identical. Contact the team with your event date, location, dome size, and expected attendance for a tailored quote. |
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How big are inflatable projection domes? Absolute Hollywood inflatable projection domes range from 30 to 235+ feet (9 to 72+ meters) in diameter. The Celestial is the world’s largest standard configuration at 235ft (72m) with 43,373 sq ft of floor space and 8,000+ guest capacity. Next-generation configurations from 50,000 to 100,000+ sq ft are available. The StratoSphere is 60 feet (19m) with 3,000 sq ft of interior floor space. The Galactic projection dome series ranges from 65 to 160+ feet in five configurations. What size projection dome do I need? → |
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How long does it take to set up a projection dome? Setup time is measured from the start of installation to the dome inflated and ready to enter. The StratoSphere sets up in 1 day. Galactic projection dome rentals from 65 to 160+ feet take 1 to 3 days (dome only). The Celestial at 235ft sets up in 4 days (dome only). Projection system installation and interior buildout are scheduled separately and depend on show requirements. When event schedules demand it, Absolute Hollywood can condense the timeline. How are projection domes transported and set up? → |
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What happens to a projection dome in a storm? Absolute Hollywood projection domes are engineered to meet or exceed the specific wind load requirements of each deployment location. In real-world conditions, AH projection domes have been deployed on snowpack at −20°F (−29°C) in Vermont while actively snowing, through desert sandstorms with recorded winds of 83 knots, and through Arctic ice storms — across 26 years in 33+ countries. Interior air pressure is adjustable to counter increasing external wind loads. Operational temperature range: −40°F to 140°F (−40°C to 60°C). Weather-related event cancellations have not occurred. |
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What is the difference between inflatable and geodesic projection domes? A geodesic dome is a rigid structure built from interlocking steel or aluminum triangles. Inflatable projection domes are air-supported structures with a seamless hemispherical fabric membrane. For projection events the differences are significant: inflatable projection domes scale to 235ft while geodesic structures become extremely challenging above 60 feet — requiring cranes, 2–3 weeks of installation, and calm wind windows just to install the cover fabric. Inflatable projection dome rentals of comparable size set up in 1 to 4 days without cranes and deliver a completely seamless projection surface for superior immersive dome experiences. Learn more about geodesic dome rental → |
Why Absolute Hollywood?
We Invented This. We Still Lead It.
Every projection dome rental company claims to be the best. Only one invented the industry. Absolute Hollywood has been designing, deploying, and operating projection domes since 1999 — 23 years before the Las Vegas Sphere opened. That history is active, deployed, and available for your event today.
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Tell us your event date, location, and vision. The world’s original projection dome company will make it happen — from 30 feet to 100,000+ sq ft configurations, any country, any timeline.