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Temporary Event Structures

Our wide range of temporary event structures for hire offers almost endless possibilities for configuration and customisation. 

We'll work with you to design a solution using the best temporary structures to meet the needs of your event and make the most of the outdoor space you have available. 

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Single-Deck
Multi-Deck
Giant Structures
Chalets
Seating

There's no limit to the ways our versatile single-deck structures can be used

Our range of single-deck structures are a popular addition to all types of outdoor events.

  • Available in spans from 8m up to 30m and any length in multiples of 5m
  • We offer extensive fit-out options as well as cladding and branding to transform and tailor the structure to your event
  • Available with four distinct roof profiles from Apex, Eclipse, Plateau and Peak, allowing further customisation for a stylish and distinctive look
Explore our Premier single deck temporary structure
Single deck temporary structures at Royal Ascot, supplied by GL events UK

Perfect for

Hospitality

Product launches

Trade fairs/exhibitions

Retail concessions

Graduations

Dining/bars

Our multi-deck structures are functional and stylish

Our elegant multi-deck structures are a popular choice for hospitality suites, allowing a range of restaurants, bars and private dining options to be accommodated while minimising the footprint of the structure. 

Available as either a double-deck or a triple-deck structure

Service corridors and back-of-house facilities 

In-house range of lifts to ensure every area of our multi-deck structures is fully accessible

Full-height glass windows to provide light, bright hospitality spaces with excellent lines of sight for spectators at sporting events

4m leg height as standard on ground and first floors 

Flexible 8m/7m beam configuration means our multi-deck structure only requires the support of one internal column on the ground floor

Triple deck temporary structures at Cheltenham Festival, supplied by GL events UK

Perfect for

Hospitality

Dining/bars

Receptions

Exhibitions

Media centres

Conferences

Our giant structures are the perfect large venue choice

Whether you want one huge open space, internal partitioning to create separate entertainment and back-of-house zones, or partitioning to create exhibition stand areas and walkways, we can develop a design that makes the most of the space that comes with this large temporary structure. 

Our giant structures are available in width spans of 30m, 40m and an impressive 50m

Unlimited length available in multiples of 5m, the size is limited only by the available ground space
Supplied with an optional integral flooring system,

Tailor-made for the requirements of your event, giving you the space and internal configuration you need

A fully integrated roof and gutter system provides unrivalled weatherproofing and climate control, enabling all-year-round usage for this most versatile of temporary structures

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Perfect for

Exhibitions

Temporary retail/showrooms

Hospitality

Dining/bars

Conferences

Receptions

Distinctive hospitality chalets make for a compact and versatile addition to any event

Create individual self-contained hospitality structures for private use, combine chalet units to make a larger, flexible entertaining space and hospitality ‘villages’ containing several individual private chalets attached to a larger shared hospitality space

Spaces can contain toilets, restaurants, retail areas, public lounge areas, as well as back-of-house catering and storage areas

Flexible layout options with configuration options determined by the number of guests, the size of parties and whether or not shared space is required

Each event chalet can be branded with corporate colours or logos, enhancing the personalisation of each space and offering corporate guests and sponsors the opportunity to increase visual brand awareness at the event

Temporary chalets at RIAT. Supplied by GL events UK

Perfect for

Hospitality

Retail concessions

Back of house

Exhibitions

We provide temporary tiered seating, grandstands and flat floor seating for your event.

Our seating is available in standard and bespoke configurations, offering the ideal event seating solution and spectator experience in an instant.

Tiered seating

Grandstands

Flat floor seating

Platforms

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Perfect for

Sporting events

Theatres

Exhibitions

Concerts

TV studios

Graduations

Add-on stadium seating

Compare temporary structures to our classic marquees

From expansive modular single and multi-deck structures to classic marquees, we can support your event with a wide range of temporary infrastructure that compliments the look and feel you are creating. 

The complete guide to temporary event structures in the UK

When you're planning an event, choosing the perfect venue is always a pivotal decision - and temporary event structures open up a vast range of possibilities.

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Open de France logo
Solheim Cup logo
ITV logo
Chester racecourse logo
LIV Golf logo
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European Championships Glasgow 2018 logo
Southampton International Boat Show logo
Peterborough beer festival logo
UK's strongest man logo
Secret Cinema logo
The Voice logo
Trinity College, Cambridge logo
Goodwood logo
The Royal International Air Tattoo logo
Longines Global Championships logo
IAAF logo
Lancashire Cricket Club logo
Imperial College London logo
Best Parties Ever logo
Royal Parks half marathon logo
Historic Royal Palaces logo
Burghley horse trials logo
Silverstone Logo
Cereals event logo
Uni of Manchester logo
Hay Festival logo
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games logo
Ascot logo
The Jockey Club logo
Cheltenham Festival logo

Choosing the best temporary event structure

Choosing an event structure is an integral part of the planning process and with so many options, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our wide range of temporary structures gives you complete flexibility, but what is the best type of structure that will meet your vision, budget and brief? 

Best for Shows & festivals
Best for high-end hospitality
Best for corporate events

High capacity structures with complete flexibility

Our giant structures are ideal for large festivals and shows. They are customisable in 30m, 40m and 50m spans, and a wide range of length options to suit the size and scale of your event. This helps you accommodate large crowd volumes. In addition, our giant structures provide zoning flexibility, meaning they can be configured as one open space, for a stage or exhibition hall or partitioned to create walkways, entertainment areas and back-of-house areas such as changing rooms that are often required at shows and festivals. 

They are suitable for all seasons with the option to add an integrated gutter system to the structure. Finally, optional integral flooring can be added for production, and vendor operations in one contiguous venue footprint. You might also want to consider our range of festival marquees which includes traditional and clearspan structures, great for temporary festival infrastructure.

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Premium, elevated and luxury structures

If you want a standout hospitality structure, look no further than our multi-deck structures or the Absolute. These temporary structures are the pinnacle of premium hospitality. Multi-deck temporary structures allow you to maximise your space with additional floors to create tired revenue-generating areas in one structure. The multi-deck system is a stylish and elegant structure, with a white powder coated finish.  It offers market leading internal head height, and sweeping panoramic view through the large windows.

Typically, the most premium hospitality options are provided on the higher floors that offer the best views. Our multi-deck structures are often deployed to racing events and golf tournaments where quality is critical. These structures are explicitly designed to accommodate restaurants, bars and private dining, while offering prime viewing positions. You might also want to explore our corporate Chalet structures as an alternative.

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Triple deck temporary structures at Cheltenham Festival, supplied by GL events UK

Exceptional corporate event structures

Planning a corporate event or product launch is not without challenges but our experienced team will help you design and specify the best structure. Our Premier range of temporary structures can be fitted with an apex or peaked roof for “show stopping appeal,” which is a key driver for event organisers looking to create a memorable visual impact. 

A flexible modular atrium can be added to this structure as standalone element or combined to create an eye-catching peak-roof reception/display area, ideal for guest arrival or delegate registration. Clean finishing details and a full range of fit-out options will enable you to design a space that meets all your requirements. 

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Our temporary structure process

Delivering world‑class temporary event structures requires more than just equipment, it demands experience, engineering and design expertise, rigorous safety standards, and seamless project management. 

By working with you to design a bespoke temporary structure solution, we provide the perfect space to make your event a unique experience. Our proven process ensures every temporary structure is delivered safely, compliantly, and exactly as your event demands. From first brief, where we always go the extra mile to final dismantle and de‑rig, with a fully circle-approach where we seek detailed feedback to get better every time. 

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Our structured, expert‑led process is why clients trust us to deliver temporary event infrastructure to some of the UKs biggest and most high-profile events, time and time again.

Compliance, safety & UK regulations

Safety and compliance are fundamental to every temporary event structure we deliver. All structures are designed, engineered and installed in accordance with UK legislation, including, where relevant, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). Thanks to our extensive experience, we are able to act either as Contractor for a client, or as Principal Contractor. Our delivery is underpinned by independently audited, integrated management systems, with GL events UK certified to ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, and ISO 20121 for sustainable event management. 

This is alongside our recognised accreditations and memberships such as and SafeContractor, Constructionline Gold Standard and MUTA, demonstrating our commitment to delivering safe, reliable temporary structures. They act as powerful third‑party proof of quality, safety and professionalism. Site‑specific engineering, structural calculations and risk planning are applied to every project, giving you complete confidence that every structure meets the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

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Cheltenham Festival

Over the years, we have partnered with GL events UK to provide a range of temporary facilities for our spectators and participants giving them a feeling of arrival and a heightened entertainment experience at the racecourse. We are looking forward to working with GL events UK on next year’s Festival.

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Overview of two GL events UK triple deck structrues at Cheltenham Festival

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