Event Security Guard Services Market Report 2026

The event security guard services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.52 billion in 2025 to $5.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in large-scale public events, increasing security awareness among organizers, rising incidents requiring crowd control, expansion of entertainment and sports events, higher regulatory requirements for event safety.

The event security guard services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart event security solutions, rising adoption of AI-enabled surveillance tools, expansion of private and corporate events, growing demand for risk assessment services, increasing collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of technology-assisted crowd monitoring, rising demand for trained event security personnel, expansion of integrated access control solutions, enhanced focus on emergency response readiness, growing adoption of surveillance-enabled event security.

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 report 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 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the event security guard services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the event security guard services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, 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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