Printed Marquees

Printed marquees and branded gazebos create a covered, fully branded space at any outdoor event, combining a sturdy aluminium frame with a canopy and optional walls printed in full colour with your logo. Custom marquees are available in two sizes, a 3m x 3m marquee for markets, sporting events and smaller sites, and a 6m x 3m marquee for larger activations, with each size offered as a canopy only or with a back wall, a back and one side wall, or a back and two side walls. The canopy is made from industrial strength 600D Oxford PU material that is waterproof, fire resistant, UV protected and anti-fade, so the graphics stay sharp across many seasons of use. Every custom printed marquee comes with the frame, a roller carry bag, pegs and ropes, with sandbags and a banner mount kit available as extras. Orders start from a single marquee, prices shown are for one-sided full colour print with double-sided printing available, and production takes around two to three weeks. Inflatable marquees in 3m x 3m and 4m x 4m sizes are also available for a fast, frame-free setup.

Branded marquees are widely used at trade shows, sporting events, markets, community days, festivals, school functions, field days and retail roadshows where a business needs a visible base for the day. Real estate agencies, sporting clubs, councils, schools and franchise groups often order a matching set of custom gazebos so every site or event carries the same look. A marquee can act as a meeting point, sampling station, registration area or sales space, and because it packs down into its carry bag, one printed gazebo can be used across many different locations and campaigns.

Branding is produced with full colour high resolution digital print and sublimation, allowing artwork to cover the full canopy valance, roof panels and walls rather than a single logo placement. A black or white insert sleeve finishes the canopy edge. When choosing a configuration, consider how much shelter is needed, whether side walls will be used to frame the space and how far away the branding needs to be read.

Helpful Answers

What is the difference between a marquee and a gazebo?
In Australia the terms are often used for the same product: a pop up frame with a fabric canopy that can be set up in minutes. "Gazebo" is more common for 3m x 3m pop up styles, while "marquee" is often used for larger event structures, but a printed marquee and a branded gazebo are usually the same type of product.

What size marquee do I need?
A 3m x 3m marquee covers about 9 square metres, which suits a market stall, information desk or small sporting club setup with one or two people and a table. A 6m x 3m marquee covers about 18 square metres, twice the length of a 3m x 3m, which leaves room for product displays, seating, demonstrations or a sponsor area at a larger event.

Are printed marquees waterproof?
Quality event marquees use a coated polyester such as 600D Oxford with a PU backing, which sheds rain and protects people and products underneath. Seams and the frame connection points are where water usually gets through, so a good fit between canopy and frame matters as much as the fabric itself.

Do marquees need weights?
Yes. Pegs and ropes hold a marquee on grass, but on concrete, bitumen or indoor floors sandbags or leg weights are needed instead. Most councils and event organisers require marquees to be weighted at every leg, because even a light breeze can lift an unsecured canopy.

When would sublimation be chosen for a marquee?
Sublimation is useful when the artwork needs strong colour coverage across fabric surfaces. The ink becomes part of the fabric rather than sitting on top, so it suits brands wanting a complete graphic treatment that resists cracking and fading.

How long does a printed marquee last?
With an aluminium frame and UV protected, anti-fade fabric, a branded marquee used regularly at events typically lasts several years. Drying the canopy before packing it away and storing it in its carry bag out of direct sun are the two habits that extend its life the most.