Marquee hire prices in 2026: the complete price guide by size and event

The first variable is the type of structure. A classic marquee hires for 12-18 €/m², a stretch tent 18-25 €/m², a premium transparent orangery 25-35 €/m². These ratios cover the bare structure, transport, set-up and take-down (without technical options).

Why this difference? The classic marquee uses a standard aluminium frame and white PVC fabric: industrial production, fast set-up, large stock = optimised cost. The stretch tent requires specific poles and tensioners, high-quality elastic fabric and particular set-up expertise: more costly. The orangery uses a transparent crystal PVC fabric (3 times more expensive than a white fabric) and glazed walls: it is the premium format par excellence.

This €/m² grid works well up to 500 m². Beyond that, the price per m² falls mechanically (8-12 €/m² for large-span structures >800 m²) because the fixed costs (transport, set-up) are spread over a larger surface area. Conversely, for small structures (<100 m²), the cost per m² can rise to 25-30 €/m² even for a standard marquee, due to the same reversed scale effect.

Here are the overall ranges by capacity for a standard professional event (seminar, corporate event, product launch). These prices include the structure, transport, set-up / take-down, but not the technical options.

50 people: 1 800 à 3 800 € HT (marquee 80-100 m²). This is the capacity for management committees, small seminars, premium client dinners.

100 people: 3 500 à 7 000 € HT (marquee 150-200 m²). The ideal intermediate capacity, the majority format for team events.

200 people: 6 000 à 14 000 € HT (marquee 300-400 m²). The major format for corporate events and B2B conventions.

500 people: 13 000 à 30 000 € HT (marquee 700-1 000 m²). Conventions, trade shows, XXL events.

1 000 people: 28 000 à 60 000 € HT (multi-structures or large span 1 500 m²+). Congresses, trade fairs, festivals.

At equal capacity, the price varies significantly depending on the event type. Here are the factors that move the budget.

Wedding and private event: generally positioned in the standard segment (12-18 €/m² base structure). The end client accepts a conventional level of service.

Corporate event (seminar, party): positioned in the intermediate segment (15-22 €/m²). The level of requirement is higher (brand guidelines respected, branding, premium toilet units, complete safety file).

Product launch / opening / gala: positioned in the premium segment (20-35 €/m²). Transparent orangery is common, careful scenography, specific staging.

Festival and multi-day event: specific pricing with daily tapering. For a marquee hired for 4 days instead of 1, allow around 1.8 to 2.2 times the price of 1 day (not 4 times).

Trade show: positioned in the standard to intermediate segment, but the need for high-traffic flooring, exhibitor partitions and printed signage pushes up the total ticket. Allow 25-40 €/m² all-inclusive.

Here are the average costs of the technical options. Combined, they can double the structure ticket.

Rigid wooden flooring: 15-25 €/m². Essential on natural ground or for dancing events. For 200 m², allow 3 000-5 000 € HT.

Programmable LED flooring: 80-150 €/m². Premium format for product launches or prestige events. For 50 m² of dance floor, 4 000-7 500 € HT.

Indirect heating (heat exchanger): 1 500-4 000 € HT for a marquee of 200-400 m². Essential from November to March.

Centralised air conditioning: 2 500-6 000 € HT for 200-400 m². Summer comfort above 28°C outside.

Ambient architectural lighting: 800-2 500 € HT (3 W/m² of LED). The minimum for a decent event.

Stage lighting (stage + DJ + dance floor): 2 500-8 000 € HT depending on scale.

Complete furniture (round tables of 8 + chairs + tablecloths): 25-50 €/personne for 200 people = 5 000-10 000 € HT.

Premium toilet units 10-30 cubicles: 2 500-7 000 € HT.

Cloakroom with staff: 800-1 800 € HT.

4K video filming: 2 500-8 000 € HT.

Security (SSIAP officer): 350-500 € HT per officer for the event.

Here is the 4-step method to build a realistic budget.

Step 1: determine the capacity and the format (cocktail / seated / mixed). Refer to the reference table of surface areas.

Step 2: choose the type of structure (marquee / stretch / orangery). Apply the corresponding €/m².

Step 3: add the technical options essential to your format (flooring if natural ground, heating if cold season, minimum lighting, toilet units).

Step 4: add 10-15% of margin for unforeseen events (weather, last-minute adjustments, additional scenographic options).

Concrete example: corporate event for 200 people in November, in Paris, standing dinner format + dance floor. Surface area 400 m². Standard marquee at 15 €/m² = 6 000 €. Wooden flooring = 3 200 € (over 200 m² dining area). Heating = 2 500 €. Ambient lighting + stage = 2 800 €. Premium toilet units = 3 500 €. Furniture = 8 000 €. Total HT = 26 000 €. Margin 10% = 28 600 € HT. That is 143 € HT/guest for the structure and the equipment (excluding catering and entertainment).

A few concrete levers to reduce the ticket without degrading the experience.