Event furniture and marquee hire in Australia: prices
Marquee hire in Australia starts at about A$110 for a basic 3 x 3 m frame and reaches about A$1,900 for a 10 x 5 m marquee with walls, lighting and setup, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Large wedding or corporate marquees cost A$5,000 to A$10,000 or more. To get a quote for your site and guest numbers, post the request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Size or option | Price |
|---|
| Marquee frame | 3 x 3 m | from about A$110 |
| Small backyard marquee | Melbourne | from about A$900 |
| Marquee with walls, lighting and setup | 10 x 5 m | about A$1,900 |
| Marquee structure | 8 x 15 m, about 100 seats | from A$2,090 incl. GST |
| Large wedding or corporate marquee | Fully styled | A$5,000–A$10,000+ |
Permits and licences on public land
If the event is on public land, the council may charge for it. In Melbourne the event permit application fee runs from about A$70 to A$3,112.70, depending on the number of attendees. Reserve and venue hire can also need a licence, with an application fee of about A$60 plus a hire fee that depends on the event and its length. Ask the venue or council which applies before you book the marquee.
Season and weather
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, so the event date decides how much a marquee matters. For a summer garden party a frame may be enough, while for a winter evening walls and lighting make more difference. A 10 x 5 m marquee with walls, lighting and setup is the option to compare when the event runs outdoors all day.
Delivery, setup and the total
Ask whether the quote includes setup and pack-down. One Brisbane supplier states that its marquee prices are for the structure only, and lists setup and pack-down by its crew as a separate item, so compare the total and not only the structure. Ask for delivery to your suburb, and whether furniture, flooring and linen are priced per item or per table.
What to put in your request
Give the number of guests, the event date and the venue type, such as a backyard, park or hall. Say whether you need only a marquee or also chairs, tables and linen, and describe the style and colour you want. Add the delivery and installation needs, your city or suburb and your budget in A$. Sellers can then suggest the right size for your guests.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the event in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of the site. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details like guest numbers and venue, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, including the marquee size and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. See Event supplies hire and Rentals & hire, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.
Questions and answers
How much does a marquee cost to hire in Australia?
A basic 3 x 3 m frame starts from about A$110, a small backyard marquee in Melbourne from about A$900, and a large wedding or corporate marquee from A$5,000 to A$10,000 or more, per sellers' websites, November 2026.
Does the price include setup?
Not always. One Brisbane supplier quotes its structure separately from setup and pack-down, so ask for the total.
Do I need a permit for an event on public land?
Often yes. In Melbourne the event permit application fee runs from about A$70 to A$3,112.70, depending on the number of attendees.
What does a full wedding setup cost?
Sellers say a wedding marquee with flooring, lighting and furniture can cost two to three times the base hire price, and large styled events can reach A$8,000 to A$15,000 or more.
