The market in LED based lighting fixtures has possibly seen the biggest growth area in the stage lighting industry in recent years. All of the major stage lighting manufacturers have dived into the LED market while cheap imported lights mean that every community theatre, church, small band or DJ can get a slice of the action too. 

Rental companies are now expected to stock a wide range of LED units alongside their tungsten-based cousins and moving lights. If you are new to using LED lighting or are thinking of adding LED to your inventory, we present a basic guide to LED stage lighting, as of 2025.