Load-In

Also: bump-in, set-up

Load-in is the period (from a few hours to several days) during which trucks unload, crew rigs the show, audio and lighting strike configurations, scenic elements assemble, and the event takes physical form in the venue. Load-in windows are negotiated with the venue and constrain everything downstream: rigging access times, freight elevator slots, parking, security clearances. Production managers track load-in against a per-department schedule and against the venue's hard constraints.

Last updated June 18, 2026