Marquee & Gazebo Hire

How Hiring Through Our Network Works

It's a simple three-step process:

1. Tell us your event — the size or guest numbers, your location, and your dates.
2. We match you with a trusted local hirer who runs genuine Gala Tent structures.
3. They handle delivery and setup, so all you do is enjoy the event.

The thing that sets the network apart is the equipment. Every hirer we connect you with runs Gala Tent kit, built to the standard we've manufactured to since 1999, so you know the marquee or gazebo at your event is proper commercial-grade equipment rather than an unknown quantity.

Marquee Hire

Marquee hire suits everything from intimate garden parties to large weddings, corporate functions and festivals. The network covers small party marquees through to substantial event structures, so whatever the guest count, there's a size to fit. To get a sense of what it costs, see our marquee hire price guide, and to work out the right size for your numbers, our marquee capacity guide breaks down how many people fit in each size for standing, seated and dining layouts.

For large-scale and festival work, where you need clearspan structures and serious capacity, see our large and festival marquee hire.

Gazebo Hire

Gazebo hire is the flexible, fast-to-pitch option for markets, fairs, garden parties, fêtes and sporting events. Pop-up and heavy-duty gazebos go up in minutes and come down just as quickly, which makes them ideal for shorter events or anywhere access is tight. For commercial-grade frames built to take repeated use, see our heavy-duty gazebo hire.

What to Consider When Hiring a Marquee or Gazebo

A few things worth thinking through before you enquire, so your hirer can match the right setup to your event:

• Size and guest numbers — account for tables, a dance floor, a bar or catering, not just seats. Our capacity guide helps you size it properly.
• Type of event — a formal wedding, a corporate function and a casual garden party all call for different structures and finishes.
• Accessories — lighting, flooring, heating and furniture all change the feel and the comfort of the space.
• Season and weather — think about shelter from sun or rain, and heating for the colder months.

Accessories You Can Hire

A marquee or gazebo is the starting point, and the right extras turn it into a finished event space. Most hirers can supply lighting, from fairy lights to chandeliers, solid flooring for uneven or wet ground, heating and cooling, and furniture including tables, chairs and dance floors. Talk through what you need when you enquire, so your hirer can quote for the complete setup.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire?

Hire costs depend on the size of the structure, how long you need it, your location and the time of year, with accessories and setup on top. For indicative guide prices across the full range of sizes, along with what drives the cost up or down, see our marquee hire price guide.

Should You Hire or Buy?

For a one-off event, hiring usually makes sense. If you expect to need a marquee or gazebo more than once or twice, though, buying often works out cheaper than repeat hire, and you own commercial-grade kit you can use whenever you like. Gala Tent manufactures and sells the full range, so it's worth comparing the cost of hire against the price of buying a marquee or buying a gazebo before you decide.

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