8m x 18m
Our second-largest marquee — built for premium weddings, gala events, and corporate functions where you want full production capability.
Choose Your Package
- Commercial clearspan marquee
- White roof & walls
- Full Pro-Floor modular flooring (144 m²)
- Interior festoon lighting
- Pro Floor dancefloor
- Exterior W-shape festoon lighting
- Commercial clearspan marquee
- White roof & walls
- Full Pro-Floor modular flooring (144 m²)
- Interior festoon lighting
- Commercial clearspan marquee
- White roof & walls
Customise Your Setup
Add optional extras to your 8m x 18m marquee.
Clear Roof Upgrade
$50 per roof bay • This marquee has 6 roof bays
Walls (Clear or White)
Clear $10 / White $10 per panel • Up to 14 wall positions
Concrete / Hard Surface Setup
No grass? We use concrete weights instead of star pickets. POA
Extended Walk / No Truck Access
Truck can't reach setup area? Manual carry of all equipment. POA
Specifications
| Width | 8m |
| Length | 18m |
| Floor Area | 144 m² |
| Capacity | 120–160 guests |
| Structure | Clearspan — no centre poles |
| Weather Protection | Full coverage, engineered for QLD conditions |
Capacity & Layout Guide
Estimated guest numbers based on standard event spacing for a 8m x 18m marquee (144 m²):
| Layout Style | Guests | Best For |
| Standing Cocktail | 240 | Drinks & canapés, no seating |
| Cocktail + Some Seating | 160 | Mix of standing & lounge areas |
| Seated Dinner | 120 | Round or trestle tables, full service |
| Seated + Dance Floor | 96 | Dinner service with dedicated dance area |
* Estimates based on industry-standard event spacing. Actual capacity depends on furniture selection, bar/DJ placement, and service access requirements. Contact us for a tailored layout plan.
What's Included
- Clearspan design — no centre poles
- White roof and walls included
- Clear wall and clear roof options available
- Modular — can be extended in 3m bays
Complete Your Event Setup
Pair your 8m x 18m marquee with these services
Festoon Lighting
Interior & exterior festoon, LED wash. From $50 per run.
Pro-Floor Flooring
Level, non-slip modular flooring. 144m² = $2,160.
Tables & Chairs
Wooden trestles, cocktail tables, Americana chairs, wine barrels & more.
Generator Hire
No mains power? Quiet-run generators for outdoor & remote events.
Why Hire an 8m x 18m Marquee in Brisbane?
The 8x18m is our second-largest marquee at 144 square metres — built for events where premium is the baseline. This is 120 seated dinner guests with a grand dance floor, a full bar setup, a lounge zone, AND still room for an entrance area with welcome drinks. Six roof bays and 14 wall positions create a venue with genuine architectural presence.
At 144m², the 8x18 rivals mid-size function centres in Brisbane — but you choose the location. Waterfront, vineyard, private estate, parkland — your event happens where the backdrop is perfect, not where a venue happens to exist. The 8m width means round tables feel luxuriously spaced, and long trestle configurations create a dramatic banquet hall effect.
Events at this scale typically run Pack 3 ($5,830) with full Pro-Floor, comprehensive festoon lighting, and a dedicated dancefloor. Most clients also add furniture and a 25kVA generator for complete venue independence.
Ideal For
- ✦ Premium weddings (100–120 guests) — grand entrance, seated dinner, dance floor, bar, lounge, and dessert station all fully separated
- ✦ Corporate gala nights — awards ceremony, keynote stage, round-table dinner, and networking area for 120 guests
- ✦ Large-scale fundraisers — charity ball format with silent auction zone, stage, dinner seating, and VIP area
- ✦ Festival and expo pavilions — covered exhibition space with vendor booths, main stage, and food service areas
Setup tip: Requires 10m x 20m of flat ground. This is a significant temporary structure — our crew needs a full day for setup. We recommend booking a site inspection so we can plan vehicle access, anchor points, and power routing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of an 8x18m marquee? +
Seated dinner: 120 guests. Cocktail with seating: 160. Standing cocktail: 240. Seated with full dance floor: approximately 96.
How much does the 8x18m cost fully set up? +
Pack 3 (full event): $5,830. This includes the marquee, full Pro-Floor (144m²), interior festoons, exterior festoons, and dancefloor. Furniture, generators, and other add-ons are quoted separately based on your requirements.
Can you link an 8x18 to another marquee? +
Yes. Common configurations include linking to a 6x6 pagoda for a separate cocktail area, or extending with an additional 8m bay for extra dining space. Contact us with your layout requirements.
What wind rating does the 8x18m have? +
All our clearspan marquees are engineered for 80km/h wind gusts — well above the average Brisbane storm. The aluminium frame is certified to Australian engineering standards.