RGB LED stair nosings illuminate an auditorium aisle between rows of seating

LED step lighting for new builds, refurbishments & retrofits

LED step lighting, designed for your space – and engineered for daily operation.

LED step lighting and auditorium aisle lighting for theatres, cinemas, lecture halls and public venues. Bissinger Lights designs and supplies made-to-measure stair nosings, recessed luminaires and coordinated 24 V systems, matched to your stair detail, lighting effect and controls.

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Specialists since 2017 200+ projects Design, manufacture & installation
Selected reference venues Nationaltheater Mannheim Humboldt University Berlin Metronom Theater Oberhausen View reference projects →
LED step profiles & systems

The right step lighting for your installation detail

Three core product families for visible step edges, flush light lines and stage edges. Choose your starting point – we coordinate the technical specification with you.

Core category · 5 systems Warm-white LED step profiles along a cinema auditorium aisle Step & stair nosings

LED stair nosings & profiles

SL1, SL2, SLR, SLD and BL: five aluminium profile families for different optical effects and floor finishes, manufactured to measure.

SL1 Edge line SL2 Edge + tread SLR Floor coverings SLD Downlight BL Slimline Compare all 5 profiles Linear recessed LED lights in the timber steps of a side stage entrance Flush in timber, parquet & podiums

Recessed Lighting & POM

Flush-mounted linear light lines for steps and platforms – tailored to the floor build-up, installation groove and bespoke geometries.

Flush integration Custom lengths & radii Matched to floor build-up View recessed lighting Slim warm-white LED light line along a dark stage edge facing the auditorium Stages, podiums & orchestra pits

Stage-Edge Lighting

Discreet linear light lines for orientation along stage and podium edges – coordinated for visibility and smooth dimming during performances.

Fine low-end dimming Low-glare optics DMX / DALI Explore stage solutions
Need LED step profiles or components supplied directly? Direct trade supply without installation: profile type, required linear metres or step count and light colour are enough for a quotation.
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Completed projects

Step lighting in practice. Proven in operation.

Our reference projects show how bespoke recessed luminaires, dual-zone theatre profiles and movable grandstand systems perform in real venues.

Step lighting in the refurbished Stadthalle Heidelberg Concert & convention hall · RefurbishmentStadthalle Heidelberg157 custom-built recessed luminaires in six lengths with ten decentralised control units and a project-specific 24 V backup-power concept.View case study → LED step lighting in the Metronom Theatre Oberhausen Theatre · Extension 2026Metronom TheaterAround 424 m of SL2 dual-zone profiles with DMX dimming, backup operation and plug-in platform distribution.View case study → LED step profiles on the movable grandstand at VILCO Bad Vilbel Grandstand · MovableVILCO Bad VilbelAround 660 m of profiles across three movable grandstand modules, 124 variable access steps and wireless DMX.View case study →

More references: theatres, lecture halls, multipurpose venues, retractable grandstands, cinemas and public buildings.

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Auditorium with movable seating modules illustrating the operational requirements of professional step lighting What matters is not just the light line itself, but how the entire system performs in the venue.
Why Bissinger Lights?

Choosing a profile is quick. A reliable system thinks further ahead.

In professional step lighting, the installation detail, optical effect, power supply and daily operation must work together. That is our specialism.

Matched to your floor build-up and stair geometry

LED step profiles, recessed luminaires and custom builds are selected to suit the actual step edge and desired light distribution – not the other way round.

Coordinated electrical & control interfaces

24 V DC power supplies, DMX/DALI dimming, cable runs, voltage drop and backup power are engineered together rather than in isolation.

Designed for long-term venue operation

Accessible control components, clearly labelled terminations and serviceable luminaires simplify maintenance in busy venues.

Important note on emergency lighting: Battery-backed step lighting is not automatically statutory safety or escape-route lighting. Whether and which requirements apply under national public-venue regulations and the building’s fire-safety concept is clarified for each project with the responsible electrical engineer.

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Project supply · Installation coordination

Support from specification.
Through to commissioning.

  1. 01Coordinate

    Clarify installation details, connections and schedule.

  2. 02Supply or install

    Pre-configured supply for your contractor, or installation by arrangement.

  3. 03Commission

    Verify lighting effect and controls together.

Agree the supply, installation and commissioning scope for your project.View installation & process →
Step lighting by venue

Which type of building?

Our systems are engineered for the specific optical, mechanical and operational demands of each venue type.

Engineering & planning

Technical knowledge for specifiers

Practical guidance on step-edge optics, 24 V cabling, DMX/DALI dimming, refurbishment and installation details.

For Specifiers, Lighting Designers & MEP Engineers

Tender specifications, datasheets & installation details

Download product datasheets and copy editable specification texts on each profile page – or send us your stair section drawing so we can prepare a project-specific bill of quantities for luminaires, 24 V power and DMX/DALI control.

Open planning & spec guide
Key facts for specification & procurement
Are profiles supplied made-to-measure or off-the-shelf?

LED step profiles and recessed luminaires are manufactured to measure for your project. We coordinate step widths, mitred corners, floor coverings and cable exits with your drawings and installation details.

How are dimming, DMX/DALI and backup power integrated?

Depending on the venue, 24 V DC systems can be controlled via DMX, DALI or local switching and integrated into central or self-contained battery backup systems.

Can existing stairs or movable seating be retrofitted?

Yes. For refurbishments in theatres, cinemas and lecture halls we assess existing wiring and stair edges. For retractable or demountable grandstands we supply plug-in systems.

Next step

Enquire about step lighting for your project.

Tell us your project location, venue type and current stage. A step count, approximate lengths or a drawing will help us advise on LED step profiles, refurbishment or a complete controlled system, including the supply and installation scope.

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What happens after your enquiry
  1. 01We review your project requirements and any drawings or photos provided.
  2. 02We clarify only the technical parameters still needed for a reliable specification.
  3. 03You receive a clear technical recommendation and, depending on the project stage, a quotation.