The Best Event Companies in NYC
New York City doesn't just host events—it creates legends. From rooftop parties in SoHo to massive productions at Madison Square Garden, the city's event scene is unmatched. After years of working in this industry and seeing countless productions come to life, I've put together this list of the companies that consistently deliver magic.
These aren't your typical event planners. These are the teams that make Ferrari choose them for anniversary celebrations, that handle the Tony Awards, and that somehow manage to make corporate conferences feel like cultural experiences.
RISE & SET - When Luxury Meets Artistry
Location: New York, NY
Website: riseandsetagency.com
"Rise & Set is an insights-driven, ideas-led premier luxury event and experiential marketing agency – a handpicked, multidisciplinary, and culturally diverse team of storytellers, artists, designers, event producers, fabricators, publicists, and brand marketers with an insatiable drive to turn client needs into high-end creative solutions that create impact."
What caught my attention about RISE & SET is their philosophy: they don't just listen to client needs—they actually hear them. There's a difference, and it shows in their work.
The Ferrari Story: When Ferrari wanted to celebrate 70 years in business, they didn't call just anyone. RISE & SET produced street-side car displays at Sotheby's, Hublot's flagship store, and Rockefeller Plaza, then threw a party at the Rainbow Room while Manhattan's skyline lit up in Ferrari red. The night included a silent auction, live painting activation, and artistic performances spanning seven decades of Ferrari history.
Their client roster reads like a luxury goods wishlist—blue-chip auto, watch, jewelry, and lifestyle brands that trust RISE & SET to understand their high-net-worth audience.
What they do: Brand Activations, Launch Event Production, PR Stunts & Activations, Pop Up Experiences, In Store Activations, Media & Press Event Production, Charity & Non Profits, Sales Conferences, Private Functions, VIP/Influencer Dinners
ADM Creative Group - The Triple Threat
Location: Headquarters in New York
Website: admcreativegroup.com
"ADM Creative Group is a global events and communications agency with a single-source, all-in-house model that ensures total accountability. Comprising three integrated companies—Creative/Strategy, AV Production, and Media Services—ADM delivers unified messaging, rapid response, process simplicity, cost savings, and emotional impact unmatched in the industry."
Most agencies talk about being full-service. ADM actually is. They describe themselves as "Strategy-led. Emotion-aware. Detail-obsessed." and honestly? That tracks.
The Shaw Flooring Network Story: This Berkshire Hathaway company needed their bi-annual dealer event to do more than inform—they needed it to inspire belief. ADM built the entire experience around a tree metaphor, complete with a lobby installation where members hung leaves containing their personal belief statements. The general session space featured 720 feet of video surface arranged to look like a tree's cross-section from above.
But here's what really got me: they produced seven documentary films about member businesses and families. Stories so moving that ADM set up a "story studio" so attendees could share their own stories too. The result? Record tens of millions in wholesale purchases during the meeting.
What they do: Corporate Events, Live Events, Event Production, Marketing Events
Marauder - Where Music Meets Business
Location: New York, NY
Website: marauder.com
"Marauder is an award-winning creative marketing firm operating at the intersection of business, art, and culture. Specializing in the music industry, we create impactful marketing and development programs that directly benefit music communities while driving sustainable growth for our clients."
Marauder gets something that most agencies don't: the music industry isn't just about entertainment—it's about community. They've produced major industry conferences including NIVA's annual conference, managed international showcases at SXSW, and facilitated millions of dollars in new revenue through their programs.
The Somewhere Festival Story: As lead production partner for Somewhere Festival & Conference 2025 in Wichita, Kansas, Marauder managed 11 panels and 5 workshops featuring 50 industry speakers. They coordinated VIP experiences for 27 North American music industry delegates from NPR, Z2 Entertainment, National Independent Venue Foundation, Billboard, and Brooklyn Music Lab.
What impressed me most? Delegates reported lasting professional relationships afterward. That's the kind of networking that actually works.
What they do: corporate events, conferences, trade shows, experiential
Pretty Good Show - The Name Says It All (But They're Better Than Good)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Website: showcation.live
"Pretty Good Show is an NYC-based event collective bringing unforgettable experiences to life across music, art, and immersive entertainment. From multi-day festivals with 1,000+ people to intimate private parties, we specialize in creating magic no matter how complex."
I love the Brooklyn energy these guys bring. They're not trying to impress you with corporate speak—they just want to create magic. And somehow, that approach works.
Showcation - Adult Summer Camp: This is their signature project, and it's exactly what it sounds like. A 3-day summer camp for adults in Darlington, MD that's "a reimagined take on camp, evolved for the modern day." We're talking festival-grade music stages, standup comedy in barns, Camp Olympics, pool parties, and secret immersive experiences scattered throughout the campgrounds.
It's a choose-your-own-adventure experience where you might stumble upon surprises around every corner. Honestly, it sounds like the kind of weekend that makes you remember why you moved to New York in the first place.
What they do: festivals, concerts, event production, private events
Everything Entertainment - They Literally Do Everything
Location: Staten Island, New York
Website: everythingentertainment.com
"At Everything Entertainment, we pride ourselves on offering an all-inclusive event experience, backed by decades of expertise and a commitment to excellence."
When these guys say "everything," they mean it. Tents, flooring, staging, power, furniture, lighting, entertainment—if your event needs it, they've got it.
The Tony Awards Setup: Picture this: a custom 25x180-foot Mono-Pitch Tent at Rockefeller Center for the Tony Awards. Over 4,300 square feet of temporary flooring, weather-resistant sidewalls, tent ballasts, stanchions for crowd control, and a fully enclosed back-of-house system for staff and production teams.
It's the kind of setup that looks effortless from the outside but requires serious logistics behind the scenes.
What they specialize in: special events, tent rental, nyc events, party rental, tent rentals, event tents, party tents, wedding tents, corporate event tents, tent rental services, event rentals New York, party rentals NYC, event planning services NYC
elitefeats inc - The Endurance Event Masters
Location: Greater NYC Area
Website: elitefeats.com
"We specialize in endurance event marketing, registration, timing, event management, and consultation—supporting over 700 events annually."
Seven hundred events a year. That's almost two events every single day. These are the people you call when precision matters and there's no room for error.
Navy SEAL Memorial Run: They handled the Navy SEAL LT Michael P Murphy Run Around the Lake 4M Half Marathon, presented by Northwell Health. It's the kind of event where everything has to work perfectly—chip timing, finish line photos, live results, race-day support—because you're honoring heroes.
What they do: Endurance Event Management, chip timing, finish line photos, online registration, live results, bib assignment, text/email alerts, race-day support
The Jersey Connection
Don't sleep on the companies just across the river—they're serving NYC clients and bringing serious talent to the tri-state area.
Powwow Events (New Jersey)
Website: powwowevent.com
"Powwow Events is the premier event company dedicated to creating spectacular executive-level industry expos and networking events. Our events unite thousands of business professionals from diverse sectors and industries, offering a dynamic fusion of networking, learning, and celebration."
They're the go-to for business shows, tradeshows, conferences, event production, and corporate events that actually achieve their networking goals.
Reid AV Services (Windsor, NJ)
Website: reidavservices.com
"From initial planning to final execution, Reid AV Services is your preferred partner in events. Our staff is courteous, friendly, and highly knowledgeable in their field."
They're the preferred vendor for BioNJ and recently handled all audio, video, lighting, staging, and pipe and drape for the annual BioPartnering conference at Liberty Science Center. When you need multiple projectors, LCD monitors, extensive audio reinforcement, and decorative lighting that actually works, these are your people.
What they do: corporate events, theater, concerts, experiential marketing events, medical conferences
How to Choose Your Event Partner
Here's what I've learned after watching dozens of events succeed (and a few spectacular failures):
Match the vibe. RISE & SET gets luxury. Marauder speaks music industry. Pretty Good Show brings that Brooklyn creative energy. Choose the company that already understands your world.
Look at their signature projects. Anyone can claim they do great work. But when Ferrari trusts you with their 70th anniversary, or when you're handling the Tony Awards logistics, that says something.
Consider their model. ADM's all-in-house approach means one point of contact and total accountability. Everything Entertainment's comprehensive inventory means fewer vendor headaches. elitefeats' 700-events-a-year experience means they've seen every possible scenario.
Think beyond the event. The best companies, like Marauder with their lasting professional relationships or ADM with their record-breaking sales results, understand that great events create outcomes that matter long after the last guest goes home.
New York City demands excellence, and these companies deliver it. Whether you're planning a luxury brand activation in Manhattan or an immersive festival experience, you're in good hands with any of these teams.
The magic happens when you find the company that doesn't just understand events—they understand your vision and know how to make it unforgettable.
