Belfer Lighting – Theaters Arenas and Concert Halls

Go beyond traditional lighting as you welcome your guests to a night at the theater. Belfer Lighting can set the mood and excite the audience from the moment they enter the door.

Franklin Theater Renovation

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Marquee Lighting at the entrance to The Factory at Jamison in TN

Franklin Theater – Jamison Theater Renovation, Franklin TN

Featuring MQ2504 Recessed Marquee Lighting in Custom Ceiling

Project Overview

The Franklin Theater, formerly known as the Jamison Theater, underwent a comprehensive renovation to become the permanent home of Studio Tenn, a renowned professional theater company. This renovation is part of the broader revitalization of The Factory at Franklin, a historic landmark in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.

The renovation balances modern functionality with historic preservation, maintaining the venue's character while creating an enhanced patron experience.

Lighting Design

Central to the Franklin Theater renovation was the integration of Belfer’s MQ2504 recessed marquee lighting fixtures into the theater entrance canopy. These custom-designed fixtures provide clean, architectural lines while delivering bold, even illumination for the theater’s exterior.

Key Features of the MQ2504 Fixtures:

  • Recessed installation: Allows seamless integration into the existing canopy.

  • Faceplate: Custom integration into Brass Ceiling Panels

  • Lamps: medium base LED lamps for optimal illumination.

  • Durability: Engineered for long-term performance in high-traffic environments.

This solution demonstrates how custom lighting can enhance visibility, highlight architectural elements, and maintain historic integrity.

Project Highlights

  • Seamless Integration: The recessed MQ2504 fixtures integrate smoothly with the existing ceiling canopy.

  • Enhanced Visibility: The lighting elevates the theater’s entrance, creating a welcoming environment for patrons.

  • Historic Preservation: The design respects and highlights the original architectural elements of the theater.

  • Custom Engineering: Fixtures were tailored to meet precise dimensions, lighting angles, and performance requirements.

  • Energy Efficiency: LED technology delivers impactful illumination while reducing energy consumption.

The Franklin Theater renovation demonstrates Belfer Lighting’s expertise in integrating custom lighting solutions into historic and modern architectural spaces. From exterior marquee lighting to interior illumination, the project highlights how custom lighting design can enhance aesthetics, functionality, and audience experience.

Design: Apeiro Design
Architecture:  Centric Architecture

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Lux Theatre Banff AB

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Lux Theatre, Banff AB, Canada

Featuring MQ2502 Marquee Lighting around Exterior of Classic Cinema

Marquee Lighting at the theater at Lux Cinema in Baniff Canada

The opening of the Lux Theatre in May of 1913 marked the beginning of a new entertainment era in Banff. Constructed in the years before either radio or television was available, the theatre screened features, comedies and newsreels which would bring the world to this small mountain town. Patrons would enjoy musical productions while film reels were changed, courtesy of an early victrola machine that played vinyl records.

The Lux theatre is thought to be one of the first cinema houses in Alberta to screen movies with fully synchronized sound in 1930. The films incorporating synchronized dialogue were known as "talking pictures" or 'talkies'. Then came Technicolor, a trademark process known and celebrated for its hyper-realistic, saturated levels of color film. These innovations increased audiences for the movies and contributed to the sustained popularity of Banff's Lux Theatre.

Affectionately known as "The Lux", the existing local landmark opened in 1989 and has four separate theatres that provide daily screenings of popular new releases. The theatre also hosts feature evenings to showcase Canadian and foreign films, documentaries and special interest productions. The Lux remains a popular destination in Banff, especially for the Tuesday evening ticket deals and live broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

Archer Music Hall

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Marquee Lighting at the entrance to the Archer Event Center

Archer Music Hall, Allentown, PA

Featuring Belfer MQ2504 Recessed Medium Base Marquee Fixtures under Entrance Canopy

Marquee Lighting at the entrance to the Archer Event Center
Marquee Lighting at the entrance to the Archer Event Center

Project Overview

Located in the heart of downtown Allentown, PA, Archer Music Hall is a vibrant live performance venue known for blending historic charm with modern design. As part of a revitalized cultural corridor, the venue’s entrance canopy was designed to make a statement—warm, inviting, and timeless. Belfer Lighting provided MQ2504 recessed medium base marquee fixtures to create a dramatic illuminated entryway that echoes the style of classic theaters while delivering modern reliability.

Lighting Solution

Belfer’s MQ2504 recessed marquee fixture was selected for its versatile medium base socket, clean architectural detailing, and compatibility with decorative lamping. Installed in a grid formation beneath the exterior canopy, these fixtures offer a balance of elegance, performance, and ease of maintenance, ideal for a high-traffic venue.

Fixture Specifications:

  • Model: MQ2504 Recessed Marquee Fixture

  • Mounting: Flush-recessed in canopy soffit

  • Socket Type: Medium base (E26)

  • Lamping: Compatible with LED, globe, or filament lamps

  • Housing: Wet-rated for outdoor environments

  • Trim: Custom finish to match canopy color

  • Dimming: Supports standard dimming protocols

Design Intent

The lighting design for Archer Music Hall’s entrance aimed to evoke the theatrical energy of vintage marquees while integrating seamlessly with the updated architectural facade. The MQ2504 fixtures provide a warm, inviting glow under the canopy—enhancing the guest experience from the moment of arrival and signaling the venue’s identity as a destination for live music and community events.

Installation Highlights

  • Fixtures spaced in even rows for visual rhythm and balance

  • Medium base design allows for quick lamp replacement and variation

  • Integrated with building control system for event scheduling

  • Recessed into canopy to eliminate visual clutter and maintain ceiling integrity

  • Durable, outdoor-rated construction to withstand seasonal elements

Results

The result is a refined, dramatic lighting installation that amplifies the character of Archer Music Hall’s entrance. The MQ2504 marquee lights create a welcoming canopy that draws in guests and adds architectural distinction to this cornerstone of Allentown’s downtown arts scene.

Contractor: H.T. Lyons
Electrical Contractors: Orlando Diefenderfer

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Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto Canada

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Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Featuring Custom Linear Cove Lighting in Iconic Theater Lobby

Custom Linear Lighting Fixtures in theatre lobby

Architect: Unity Design (formerly Lett Smith Architects)
Interior Design: Yabu Pushelberg

NBC SMASH Makeup Mirror

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NBC SMASH TV Show

Featuring MQ2502 Marquee Lighting in Dressing Room Mirror

Marquee theatre lighting in theater dressing room

TV Show Makeup Mirror

Look how glamorous! When NBC needed lights around their makeup mirror for the show SMASH, they turned to our MQ 2502 Marquee Lighting to set the stage.

You may ask why there are no lamp guards in this dressing room.
It's the magic of television, of course!

Sony Theatre Box Offices, Nationwide

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Sony Theatre Box Offices, Nationwide

Featuring Curved MQ2502 Marquee Lighting in Theater Box Office

Marquee theatre lighting at cinema box office

Lighting Design: Gallegos Lighting Design
Interior Design and Architect: Gensler
Photographer: Marco Lorenzetti

San Francisco Jazz Center, San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco Jazz Center, San Francisco, CA

Featuring RX1320 LED Recessed Indirect Fixtures in Theater Auditorium

Recessed Wall Wash Lighting surrounds theatre center concert hall
Recessed Wall Wash Lighting surrounds theatre center concert hall
Recessed Wall Wash Lighting surrounds theatre center concert hall

The Robert N. Miner auditorium at the Jazz Center in San Francisco exemplifies the fusion of sound and light, accommodating 350 to 700 attendees in an intimate setting. Belfer Lighting’s LED Reflex fixtures are designed to enhance this environment, providing a sophisticated glow that integrates seamlessly with the auditorium's aesthetic. This collaboration showcases the importance of innovative lighting solutions in creating memorable experiences for audiences.

Lighting: WSP
Interiors: Mark Cavagnero Associates