Find the Right Crowd Control Barriers for Your Event
A common sight at active jobsites, concert venues, and wherever public gatherings occur, crowd control barriers can be used in a number of ways, depending on the model you select.
Available with flat or bridge feet in plastic, steel or aluminum variants, our crowd barriers help you manage queues and control access without permanent infrastructure. That way you can protect your worksite, and easily adapt your venue to a specific event.
Create temporary boundaries in high-traffic environments, such as events, concerts, and construction sites with barricades from SONCO.
Explore our Crowd Control Barricades by Type & Application
Creates defined boundaries while maintaining an upscale appearance for public events.
Lightweight modular sections install quickly without permanent foundations.
Commonly used for VIP areas, festivals, outdoor venues, and queue management.
Where SONCO Crowd Barriers are Commonly Used
For more than 50 years, SONCO has supplied high security event fencing for some of the country's most demanding applications. Our products have been used by Live Nation venues, the New York City Police Department, presidential inauguration security operations in Washington D.C., major street marathons, sporting events, festivals, and construction projects nationwide. Other common applications include:
Concerts and Festivals:
Guide the audience, create queue lines, and protect front of stage areas.
Sports Venues and Arenas:
Organize entrances, exits, ticket lines, and spectator zones.
Construction and Utility Projects:
Separate active work areas from surrounding pedestrian traffic.
Street Closures and Public Events:
Redirect foot traffic around temporary activities and road work.
Government and Security Operations:
Establish controlled perimeters during ceremonies and public gatherings.
Corporate Campuses and Facilities:
Define restricted areas and temporary access routes during special events.
Crowd Control Barriers FAQs
1. Are crowd control barricades used only for events?
A: No. While events are a primary market, crowd control barriers are equally useful for construction, public utilities, and retail environments where managing access is a priority.
2. When should metal barricades be used instead of perimeter fencing?
A: Metal barricades are appropriate when the goal is to manage access, control movement and guide pedestrians temporarily, rather than long-term perimeter security to protect jobsites.
5. Do crowd control barriers replace other safety systems?
A: No. Crowd control barriers are there to manage the flow of pedestrians and are often used alongside fencing, signage, or traffic control solutions.
4. Are crowd control barricades suitable for long-term use?
A: Yes. All barricades available at SONCO can be used for single-day events as well as extended projects, offering flexibility for changing layouts and operational needs over time. With proper maintenance, our barricades can last for many years and be reused across projects.
5. Do you sell individual replacement parts for barricades?
A: Yes, replacement components such as feet, rails, and connecting hardware are available for most SONCO barricade models, helping extend the service life of existing inventory without full unit replacement.
6. How do I choose the right type of barricade?
A: The right barricade depends on your application, layout, and the level of crowd or pedestrian control required. SONCO offers several barricade styles for events, construction sites, and public spaces. Read our guide to the types of barricades to learn how they differ and which may be best suited to your needs.
Resources for Crowd Control and Pedestrian Management
When a project needs a fast and simple way to guide people, separate zones, or keep a work area clear, this barricade is usually the first option that comes to mind.
SONCO’s concert barricade StageGuard A-100 is Clark certified following Green Guide standards, setting a new benchmark for event safety and performance.
