Are you struggling to choose the right size marquee for your special occasion? Well, it’s something you’re going to want to get right, so we’ve made it our mission to be as transparent and clear about your options as possible.

In this marquee hire guide we’ll lay out exactly what size marquee you need to accommodate your guests – from small event marquees to large event marquees and everything in between.

What marquee size do I need?

What size marquee you need doesn’t just depend on how many people are attending your event. It’s also important to consider whether you’re seating your guests, the entertainment you have planned and anything else your celebration may include. This can make choosing the right size a little confusing.

Below you can see a complete size breakdown depending on your number of guests to help make your decision a little easier.

Small event marquees

If you’re looking to host 30 to 140 people then you’re probably looking at small event marquees. Here are our suggestions for the perfect marquee sizes.

30-60 guests: intimate parties and gatherings

• Marquee size: 7 x 18m (130m²)
• Seating capacity: 30-60
• Standing capacity: 70
• The perfect marquee for 30 guests or more and a favourite for intimate parties such as birthdays or anniversaries. If you’re considering small event marquees, we’d recommend our smallest marquee.

60-100 guests: an intimate party with room to boogie

• Marquee size: 9 x 23m (208m²)
• Seating capacity: 60-100
• Standing capacity: 110
• This is the perfect marquee for up to 100 guests to be seated comfortably with room for a bar and dancefloor so your guests can boogie the night away.

100-140 guests: the dream wedding

• Marquee size: 9 x 30m (278m²)
• Seating capacity: 100-140
• Standing capacity: 150
• From birthday celebrations to dream weddings, this is the most spacious of “small” event marquees. Space for up to 140 guests, a dance floor and bar facilities.

Medium event marquees

If you’re hosting 120 to 320 guests then you’ll need to carefully consider the size of your marquee and the purpose of your event. Here’s our marquee hire guide for medium events.

120-160 guests: a spacious but personal affair

• Marquee size: 12 x 27m (315m²)
• Seating capacity: 120-160
• Standing capacity: 170
• Keep it personal with your guests while taking advantage of the space this marquee has to offer. Easily host the perfect celebration with a bar, dancefloor and other furnishings.

140-220 guests: banquets and more

• Marquee size: 12 x 34m (410m²)
• Seating capacity: 140-220
• Standing capacity: 230
• This is ideal for bigger events, black tie dinners, smaller galas, banquets and more, with enough room for your choice of furnishings. This marquee size is sure to wow your guests.

200-250 guests: an all-rounder

• Marquee size: 12 x 42m (504m²)
• Seating capacity: 200-250
• Standing capacity: 260
• As a mid-sized marquee this is the perfect all-rounder. If you’re looking to host a medium size event – wedding, dinner, ball, gala or any other celebration – then this marquee is for you.

250-320 guests: elegant and impressive

• Marquee size: 18 x 32m (576m²)
• Seating capacity: 250-320
• Standing capacity: 330
• The largest of the mid-sized marquees, this space offers an elegant and impressive way to host your guests. With space for a bar, events and furnishings, you can celebrate in style.

Large event marquees

If you’re hosting 320 to 550 guests then you’ll be looking at large event marquees. We’ve listed the perfect marquee hire guide for large events below, so you can find the space for you.

320-400 guests: the perfect party

• Marquee size: 18 x 40m (720m²)
• Seating capacity: 320-400
• Standing capacity: 410
• A whopping 720m² marquee boasts the space to host your perfect party with dancefloor, bar and space for live music. If you’re planning a business event or launch this is ideal for you.

400-480 guests: space for all

• Marquee size: 18 x 47m (846m²)
• Seating capacity: 400-480
• Standing capacity: 490
• Host up to 480 guests in an expansive and stylish canvas marquee. This space is the go-to for anyone hosting larger gatherings, product launches, large weddings and ceremonies.

480-550 guests: a grand scale

• Marquee size: 18 x 54m (972 m²)
• Seating capacity: 480-550
• Standing capacity: 560
• This is the perfect marquee to celebrate on a grand scale. Business occasions, balls, large weddings, or festival-style events, this is the space for your next big event.

Other things to consider when considering your marquee size

While the size of your marquee will be dictated by the number of guests you need to host, there’s also a few other elements that will impact your decision. If you’re including any of the following in your big day, then you’ll want to factor that in when choosing your marquee:

• Layout – where you’d like to position your guests and stage
• Furnishings – bars, buffets, floorings, tables and chairs
• Entertainment – staging and sound system
• Décor – how you’ll decorate your marquee to suit your event
• Platforms and terraces – creating the right setting for your celebration

Choosing the right marquee size for you

Using this marquee hire guide you should be able to choose the perfect size marquee for your event. Whether it’s a spectacular wedding, a seasonal gala, a business soiree or a leisurely lunch, a marquee can offer you the ultimate celebratory experience.

If you need more advice on the right marquee size for you, or you want to create a bespoke experience for your event, get in touch.