Exclusive Systems
Five Exclusive Projection Domes — One Complete Fleet
Every projection dome 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 — 360° projection inside and 360° across the exterior, a full 720° of simultaneous projection that turns any footprint into a portable immersive environment. 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 activated at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, when IBM activated at CES in 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 audiences describe as genuinely transformative — 360 live projection driven in perfect sync by the proprietary Sirius Media Server, delivered as turnkey experiential production: one team owning the structure, the integrated AV dome production, and the show. 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 An air-supported structure on engineered anchoring systems — no cranes, no scaffolding, no permanent foundation at any dome size. |
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Ships Anywhere on Earth Fully air-shippable by 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 |
8,700 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 8,700 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 8,700 guests inside a fully immersive 360° environment — seventy times the combined surface area of an IMAX screen. The world’s largest portable projection dome fleet — engineered from 20 ft to sizes up to 900 ft and backed by in-house fulldome content production. 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 Fortune 500 brands across 33+ countries. 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 air-shippable, crane-free 60-foot (18-meter) immersive dome. Inside, 360° fulldome projection with projection mapping inside the dome 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 deployments 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, with a custom-printed dome cover and projection mapping on fabric carrying the branded dome exterior — 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 structure available — from intimate 30-person brand activations to 8,700-person stadium deployments. Every dome in the fleet is a portable immersive environment that scales to the scope of the event, and every event type benefits from 360° total immersion.
The same structure works as a dome for corporate events and product launches by day and a fulldome theater running fulldome shows by night — one build, two audiences, powered by 360 live projection and in-house fulldome content production.
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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, and the Governments of UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain for national ceremonies. Find the right projection dome size for your event →
26 Years · 33+ Countries
Notable Projection Dome Deployments
Every deployment ships as an air-shippable dome system with crane-free dome installation and integrated AV dome production — one team, one chain of accountability, from the first site survey to the last show cue. Whether the brief is a dome for corporate events, a government ceremony, or a continental tour, it is delivered as turnkey experiential production.
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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 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 ft (18 m). 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 |
| Maximum practical size | 98 ft (30 m) practical ceiling — 160 ft is a major undertaking | From 235 ft (72 m) Celestial to sizes up to 900 ft — roughly 200,000+ sq ft, no cranes at any size |
| Shipping weight | 1M+ lbs at 160 ft, 12 sea containers | Fraction of the weight — an air-shippable dome, deployable globally |
| Cranes required | Yes — above 60 ft | Crane-free dome installation at any size |
| Setup time | 2–3 weeks above 60 ft | 1–4 days dome only — projection system separate |
| Projection surface | Structural panels and seams visible | Seamless hemispherical membrane — uninterrupted fulldome image, built for projection mapping on fabric |
| Best for | Permanent structures under 60 ft where long-term rigidity is the priority | All events, touring, and installations of any size requiring fast setup |
Frequently Asked Questions
Projection Dome 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, and the level of turnkey service needed. A single-day StratoSphere activation differs greatly from a multi-day Celestial deployment with full custom fulldome content production. Absolute Hollywood quotes every projection dome as a complete turnkey build — structure, projection, crew, and engineering in one proposal. 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 projection domes run from 20 ft (6 m) up through the large format, which starts at the 235-foot (72 m) Celestial — 43,373 sq ft and up to 8,700 standing — and scales to sizes up to 900 ft, the largest portable projection domes available anywhere. The StratoSphere is a 60-foot (18 m) immersive dome with 3,000 sq ft of interior floor space. The Galactic series runs from 65 to 160+ feet in five sizes. |
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How long does it take to set up a projection dome? Setup runs from the start of installation to the dome inflated and ready to enter. The StratoSphere sets up in 1 day; Galactic projection domes from 65 to 160+ feet take 1 to 3 days; the 235-foot Celestial stands in 4 days — dome only, with projection system installation scheduled separately. A comparable geodesic build takes 3 to 4 weeks. When schedules demand it, Absolute Hollywood can condense the timeline. |
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What happens to a projection dome in a storm? Absolute Hollywood projection domes are engineered to meet or exceed the wind-load requirements of each deployment. In the field, AH domes have stood on snowpack at minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit in Vermont while 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 rising external wind loads. Operational range: minus 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Weather-related event cancellations have not occurred. |
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What is the difference between an inflatable projection dome and a geodesic dome? A geodesic dome is a rigid structure of interlocking steel or aluminum triangles. An inflatable projection dome is air-supported, with a seamless hemispherical fabric membrane. For projection the difference is decisive: inflatable domes scale to 235 ft and beyond, while geodesic structures become extremely challenging above 60 feet — needing cranes, 2 to 3 weeks of installation, and calm-wind windows just to raise the cover. Inflatable projection domes of comparable size stand in 1 to 4 days, crane-free, with a completely seamless surface for superior immersive dome experiences. |
Why Absolute Hollywood?
We Invented This. We Still Lead It.
Every projection dome 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 — every one delivered as turnkey experiential production, driven by the proprietary Sirius Media Server. That history is active, deployed, and available for your event today. For mid-size productions, explore Galactic projection dome rental; for the biggest builds on earth, go straight to the Celestial.
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1999 — Invented portable projection dome technology |
Government of Qatar, Bahrain, and UAE — national government ceremonies |
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Tell us your event date, location, and vision. The world’s original projection dome company will make it happen — 360° inside and 360° outside, a full 720° of simultaneous projection, from 20 ft to sizes up to 900 ft, any country, any timeline.