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Event security guard services refer to professional protection and crowd-management solutions designed to ensure safety, order, and risk mitigation at gatherings such as concerts, sports events, exhibitions, festivals, and corporate functions. These services include access control, crowd monitoring, emergency response, asset protection, and coordination with event organizers to maintain a secure and well-managed environment throughout the event.
The key types of events covered in event security guard services include corporate events, concerts and festivals, sporting events, private parties and weddings, and trade shows and exhibitions. Corporate events are professionally organized gatherings hosted by companies for purposes such as strategic meetings, product launches, investor sessions, training programs, or large-scale networking activities. The various service types include on-site security services, mobile patrol services, access control services, and CCTV surveillance services. Security personnel types include unarmed security guards, armed security guards, off-duty law enforcement officers, event security managers, and crowd control personnel. Event size categories include small-scale events with up to 100 attendees, medium-scale events with 100 to 1,000 attendees, and large-scale events with over 1,000 attendees. Applications include concerts, conferences, corporate events, festivals, sporting events, weddings, private parties, and other related gatherings.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the services sector, particularly in business services, IT, and professional consulting operations. Higher costs for imported technology, office equipment, and essential digital infrastructure have raised operating expenses for service providers, forcing them to either pass on costs to clients or absorb margin pressures. Outsourcing firms and IT service companies are also facing challenges due to increased costs of hardware components and delayed global supply chains, affecting project delivery timelines and profitability. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs have dampened demand for U.S.-based professional services in key international markets, leading to a slowdown in export-driven revenue streams. The sector must now prioritize digital transformation, cost optimization, and expanding domestic client bases to sustain growth and maintain competitiveness amid ongoing trade uncertainty.
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The event security guard services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.17 billion in 2024 to $5.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period resulted from increasing large-scale public gatherings, growing numbers of corporate events and conferences, rising demand for crowd-management services, expansion of entertainment and sports events, and a heightened emphasis on public-safety compliance.
The event security guard services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period will be driven by the growing frequency of mega-events and festivals, increasing adoption of tech-enabled security solutions, rising concerns over event-related threats, expansion of private event and wedding segments, and increasing investments in professional event-safety services. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in surveillance tools, innovations in real-time event-monitoring systems, developments in AI-driven crowd analytics, progress in smart access-control solutions, and advancements in digital incident-reporting platforms.
The increasing frequency of large-scale public events is expected to drive the growth of the event security guard services market. Large-scale public events are gatherings that attract large crowds, often ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of attendees. These events require careful planning, security measures, logistics, and crowd management due to their size and potential impact. The rise in such events is primarily driven by growing investments in entertainment, sports, and cultural activities that draw large audiences. Event security guard services play a crucial role by ensuring safe and well-managed environments, allowing organizers to host larger gatherings without compromising attendee safety. For example, in May 2025, the London Display Company Limited, a UK-based construction company, reported that 1,016 exhibitions were held at major exhibition venues in the UK in 2023. Similarly, according to UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, 2,008 exhibitions were organized across 17 countries in 2023, attracting 49.9 million visits and occupying 21.3 million square meters of rented space. Therefore, the rising frequency of large-scale public events is contributing to the growth of the event security guard services market.
Major companies in the market are focusing on developing digital security platforms, such as mobile-based private security applications. These platforms enable real-time management, coordination, and deployment of security services via smartphones. For example, in February 2025, Protector, a US-based private security technology provider, launched a new mobile application designed to offer on-demand elite personal protection services. The platform allows users to book licensed security professionals in real time, with features like location-based matching for immediate protection, secure in-app communication, and detailed guard profiles. The app's advanced verification system ensures that all personnel are properly vetted, trained, and compliant with regulatory standards, enhancing trust and reliability in the services provided.
In September 2024, Sciath Security LLC, a US-based security services company, expanded its national security operations through the acquisition of Kellington Protection Service LLC. This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Sciath Security's capabilities in providing high-end protective services and customized security solutions. Kellington Protection Service LLC, also based in the US, specializes in professional security guard services, further bolstering Sciath Security's reach and operational expertise.
Major companies operating in the event security guard services market are Securitas AB, Serco Group, Prosegur, Securitas AG, Security Industry Specialists (SIS) Inc., Contemporary Services Corporation, Brinks Security and Escort services Pvt. Ltd., GardaWorld, ICTS International NV, Monterey Security, American Guard Services Inc., P4 Security Solutions LLC, Securex Pvt. Ltd., HillQuest Security, CrowdSafe Services, Main Event Security Ltd., MVP Protective Services LLC, Auxilium Security Ltd., Eventsec Ltd., Globe Security Services Private Limited.
North America was the largest region in the event security guard services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in event security guard services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the event security guard services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The event security guard services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as entry screening, perimeter security management, emergency response coordination, VIP protection support, traffic and parking management, backstage and restricted-area security, bag and equipment screening, and evacuation assistance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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