Festival Marquee Hire

Temporary structures that work around your festival

Marquee hire for hospitality, bars, catering, traders, staff and operational areas, planned around the site rather than supplied as isolated structures.

22+ years of experience 4 marquee types Multiple structures per event 24/7 project support
Multiple temporary marquee structures arranged across a festival site

One coordinated service

A festival rarely needs just one covered space

The structures at a festival have different jobs to do. A VIP lounge needs to feel welcoming. A catering area needs to be practical. A trader structure needs visibility and easy access. Staff and operational areas need to work efficiently behind the scenes.

We help organisers bring those requirements together as one marquee project. That can include selecting appropriate structures, coordinating additional equipment, planning delivery and installation, and making sure the different spaces make sense within the wider event site.

If you are still deciding what you need, start with our festival marquee types guide.

Beyond the structure

Build out the space with the equipment it needs

Flooring, lighting, furniture and other event equipment can be coordinated alongside the marquee, reducing the number of separate elements an organiser has to manage.

Festival site viewed from above showing temporary structures and event areas

Site planning

The marquee is only one part of the site

Position affects installation access, pedestrian flow, visibility, nearby services and how the structure interacts with surrounding festival areas. Those considerations become even more important when several structures are being installed at the same event.

Thinking about the structures together can help create a clearer layout and a more efficient build schedule.

Read our festival site planning guide

From enquiry to collection

A clear process for complex event sites

  1. 01Initial enquiry
  2. 02Requirements review
  3. 03Structure recommendation
  4. 04Detailed quotation
  5. 05Delivery and installation
  6. 06Collection and clearance

22 years of experience

Real installations, not just catalogue options

Our experience is built around real outdoor events, different sites and practical installation requirements. Browse completed projects to see how temporary structures are used in live festival environments.

Before you request a quote

Useful festival marquee planning guides

View all guides

Frequently asked questions

Festival marquee hire FAQs

What types of marquees do you supply for festivals?

We supply gazebos, pop-up marquees, pagoda marquees and stretch tents for festivals and outdoor events. Each structure has different advantages, so the right choice will depend on how the space will be used, the available area, the site layout and the overall style of your event.

Can you supply several different marquee types for one festival?

Yes. Many festivals require several structures serving different purposes. We can coordinate marquees for VIP hospitality, bars, catering areas, traders, merchandise, staff welfare, accreditation, backstage areas and other operational spaces as part of the same project.

How do I know what size festival marquee I need?

The right size depends on what the marquee will be used for, how many people it needs to accommodate and what needs to go inside it. Furniture, bars, catering equipment, service areas and circulation space can all affect the required dimensions. Tell us how you intend to use the space and we can help recommend a suitable structure and size.

Can you help plan where the marquees should go on our festival site?

Yes. Marquee positioning can be considered alongside access, pedestrian movement, surrounding event areas and installation requirements. This is particularly useful for festivals using several structures across one site, where the layout needs to work as a whole rather than as a collection of individual marquees.

Do you deliver and install the festival marquees?

Yes. Our service includes delivery and professional installation of the structures we supply, followed by collection after the event. For larger festival projects, delivery and installation can be coordinated around your event schedule and the requirements of the site.

What site access do you need for installation?

Access requirements depend on the number and type of structures being installed and the conditions of the festival site. When planning the project, we will need to understand vehicle access, installation areas, ground conditions and any restrictions or timings that could affect delivery, setup or collection.

Can you provide flooring, lighting and furniture with the marquees?

Yes. Depending on your requirements, optional equipment can include flooring, lighting, furniture, tables and chairs, heating, catering equipment and other event accessories. These can be coordinated alongside the marquee hire to help create a complete, usable festival space.

How far in advance should we book festival marquee hire?

We recommend getting in touch as early as possible, particularly for events taking place during the busy festival season or projects requiring multiple structures. Early planning also gives us more time to understand the site, coordinate equipment and prepare the installation requirements.

Can festival marquees be used for both public and operational areas?

Yes. Festival structures can be used for public-facing spaces such as hospitality, bars, dining and merchandise, as well as behind-the-scenes requirements including staff welfare, accreditation, backstage and operational areas. Different marquee types can be selected for each use.

What information do you need to prepare a festival marquee quotation?

The most useful starting information is your event location, festival dates, expected attendance, the number of structures required and how each space will be used. If you already know your preferred marquee types, approximate dimensions or additional equipment requirements, include those too. The more information you can provide, the more accurately we can plan your quotation.

Plan your festival

Tell us what needs covering

Send us your location, dates and the areas you need to cover. We can help identify suitable structures and bring the requirements together into one quotation.

0207 395 6428
office@festivalmarqueehire.com