Indicative prices by item
Marquee hire: from around $500 for a small backyard party marquee, $1,500 to $4,000 for a mid-size styled marquee, and $8,000 or more for a large wedding marquee with flooring, lining and lighting. Clear-roof and tipi structures sit above an equivalent white marquee.
Furniture: from around $100 for basic tables and folding chairs, up to $4,000-plus for a full styled fit-out with timber furniture and lounge areas. Lighting: from around $150 for a simple festoon run to $3,000-plus for a full lighting design. Dancefloor: from around $300 for a small timber floor to $2,500-plus for a large LED floor. A jukebox from around $250, a party DJ from about $600 to $2,000.
What a full party setup costs
Pulled together, a basic backyard party (a small marquee, tables, chairs and simple lighting) can come together from around $300 to $1,000. A styled milestone birthday with a dancefloor, premium lighting and a bar runs roughly $1,500 to $5,000. A marquee wedding, the full build of marquee, flooring, furniture, lighting, dancefloor and styling, generally runs from $3,000 to $20,000 or more depending on guest count and styling.
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Get a QuoteWhat drives the price up or down
Guest count and seated-versus-cocktail are the biggest levers: a seated event needs more space, more furniture and a bigger marquee than a stand-up party for the same number. Delivery distance matters, so an event in the Hills, wine country or the outer north carries a higher delivery fee than one near the supplier's depot. Styling level (basic versus fully art-directed), the season and day (peak-season Saturdays cost more and book out), and premium products (clear-roof marquees, LED floors, fresh-floral walls) all push the total up.
On the other side, you can bring the cost down by keeping the guest list and styling modest, choosing a cocktail format, using a self-collect or DIY-friendly supplier for small items, and holding the event off-peak or midweek.
If budget is the priority, the cheap party hire guide for Adelaide covers the value end and how to stretch a smaller spend.
