Gala Dinner Marquee Hire Brisbane
Premium clearspan marquees for corporate galas, charity balls, and fundraiser dinners. Festoon lighting, dance floor, Americana chairs — full delivery & setup by our crew (quoted separately).
When the Venue Has to Match the Occasion
A gala dinner has one standard. Everything — the structure, the lighting, the furniture, the floor — has to look the part from the moment guests walk in. That rules out pop-up gazebos, saggy frame marquees, and plastic chairs.
Our clearspan aluminium marquees provide a clean, high-roof interior with no centre poles and no visual distractions. Festoon lighting runs across the ceiling, Americana chairs sit at round tables, and the dance floor sits centre-stage exactly where you want it. The structure itself becomes part of the event aesthetic.
We've set up for corporate galas, black-tie fundraisers, charity balls, and industry awards nights across Brisbane and South East Queensland. We understand the timeline — setup the afternoon before, clear access for your decorators and caterers the morning of, pack-down the following day without disrupting anything else on the property.
The Full Gala Dinner Fit-Out
Every element is hired individually and quoted per job. Mix and match based on what your event already has and what it needs.
Clearspan Marquee
Aluminium clearspan structure with full PVC roof and removable side walls. High eave height, no internal supports. Available from 8m × 12m to 8m × 21m and beyond. Rated to 80km/h winds with full weatherproofing.
Festoon Lighting
Warm white festoon string lighting draped across the full ceiling of the marquee. The defining visual element of a well-styled gala marquee. Creates depth, warmth, and a sense of occasion that a bare ceiling simply doesn't.
Americana Chairs
White Americana chairs — the gala dinner standard. Clean lines, photographable, and comfortable for a three-course dinner. Hired per unit and placed by our crew during setup. Collect and remove the following day.
Cocktail Tables
High cocktail tables for pre-dinner drinks, networking areas, and bar surrounds. Mix with round tables for a dinner zone and a separate cocktail/bar zone — a common layout for galas with 120+ guests.
Dance Floor
Interlocking hardwood panels installed during setup. Sized to your layout — typically 6m × 6m or 8m × 6m for a 100–150-person gala. Positioned in the marquee plan we confirm with you before setup day.
Delivery & Setup
Professional setup by Kane and Joe — not a random subcontractor. We arrive the day before, position every piece, and confirm the layout matches your floor plan before we leave. Pack-down is the following morning.
Gala Dinner Capacity Guide
Approximate seated capacities with dance floor and bar area included. If you need a stage, allow an additional 15–20m² on top of these figures.
8m × 12m — 96m²
Corporate team dinners, intimate fundraisers
8m × 15m — 120m²
Mid-size corporate galas, charity balls
8m × 18m — 144m²
Full-size gala dinners, industry awards nights
8m × 21m — 168m²
Large-scale fundraisers, black-tie events
Gala Dinner Marquee FAQ
What size marquee do I need for a gala dinner with 150 guests?
For 150 seated guests with a dance floor, an 8m × 21m clearspan marquee (168m²) gives comfortable space for round tables, a dedicated dance floor, a small stage, and a bar area. For 100–120 guests, an 8m × 15m or 8m × 18m works well. Contact Joe with your guest count and layout requirements for an accurate recommendation.
Is delivery and setup included in gala dinner marquee hire?
Delivery, professional setup by our crew, and pack-down are quoted and charged separately from the equipment hire price, based on your venue's postcode and access. For gala events we typically set up the day before to allow time for furniture staging and styling by your decorators.
Can you supply a certificate of currency for our venue or council?
Yes. We carry $20M public liability (Public & Products Liability) insurance and can provide a certificate of currency the same day you ask. This is a standard requirement for gala venues, council-owned parks, and charity event organizers. Just ask Joe when you enquire.
Plan Your Gala Dinner with In-Tents Events
Tell Joe your guest count, venue, and event date. He'll come back with a full quote — marquee, lighting, chairs, dance floor, delivery, and setup — in a single itemised price. No surprises on the day.