--- title: "Festivals & Shows" date: 2024-01-15T14:27:00+00:00 author: isabel.dudley canonical_url: "https://www.glevents.co.uk/solutions/shows-festivals" section: Your Event --- # Festivals & Shows From major UK festivals to boutique outdoor events and shows, our services are as diverse as the celebrations we support. Whether you need striking branded festival marquees, comfortable furniture, reliable temporary power, or full event overlay, we provide the solutions to create unforgettable experiences for event organisers and their guests. [ ![Download 2024 506](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/News/2024-recap/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Download-2024-506.jpg) Download Festival ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/News/2024-recap/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Download-2024-506.jpg) [ ![Interior of a GL events UK structure at Hay Literary Festival 2023](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/General-Photo-at-Hay-Festival-2022-credit-Sam-Hardwick-1.jpg) Hay Festival ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/General-Photo-at-Hay-Festival-2022-credit-Sam-Hardwick-1.jpg) [ ![Pagoda marquees at RHS Chelsea flower show](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/RHS-Chelsea-2023-0270.jpg) RHS Chelsea ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/RHS-Chelsea-2023-0270.jpg) [ ![GL events UK temporary event structure installed at plantworx 2023](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Plantworx-2023-0364.jpg) Plantworx ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Plantworx-2023-0364.jpg) [ ![Temporary structures and marquees for events and festivals provided by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Overlay/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Orangerie-bar-at-Royal-Ascot.jpg) Royal Ascot ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Overlay/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Orangerie-bar-at-Royal-Ascot.jpg) [ ![Back of house structures installed by GL events UK at downlaod festival](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Download20-2023-0033.jpg) Download Festival ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Download20-2023-0033.jpg) Previous Next Our approach Festival marquees Temporary event structures ## Creating an unforgettable festival experience **GL events UK has unsurpassed experience in the delivery of festival marquee hire solutions for all types of shows and festivals.** We've supplied tent and marquee hire to some of the largest festivals and shows in the UK, such as Download, RHS Wisley Flower Show, [Hay Festival](https://www.glevents.co.uk/experience/hay-festival) and many more. Our flexible solutions for shows and festivals can be supplied as a range of individual units, suitable as retail trade stands, catering stands or ticketing and information areas. The configuration of these stand units also offers you, the event organiser, total freedom to use them as your event dictates. ![Temporary festival marquee for ticketing and bag checks at download festival](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Download20-2023-0169.jpg) Festivals & shows Agricultural & country shows Music festivals Flower festivals Religious celebrations ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Festival marquee hire Whether you need a single large structure, multiple smaller tents or soft-sided pagodas to house your show or festival, GL events UK is equipped to handle all your festival marquee requirements. - A [traditional](https://www.glevents.co.uk/traditional-pole-tent) pole marquee provides your event with a unique style and atmosphere, with ample space for display tables, livestock or exhibits, making them extremely popular for agricultural and flower shows. - Experienced in-house teams can [fit out](https://www.glevents.co.uk/event-fit-outs) the interior of your festival marquees with whatever you require – be it furniture, lighting, climate control, power or even audio-visual elements. - Create a bespoke experience for your guests with a variety of roof linings, including black-out linings and star cloths. [ Explore marquees ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees) ![Entrance marquee at download festival](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Download20-2023-0166.jpg) ![Soft sided pagodas at RHS Wisley flower show](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Soft-sided-pagodas-RHS-wisley.jpg) ![Traditional pole tent marquee supplied by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Pole-tent-image.jpg) Previous Next ## Temporary infrastructure for shows & festivals Having already built long-standing partnerships with many iconic festivals, the GL events UK team are experts at providing temporary show structures from design and layout to installation and removal. Offering a wide range of fully customisable temporary structures, GL events UK allow you to create a site layout that enhances the visitor experience and optimises back-of-house logistics. - Hard-sided temporary structures - Individual pagoda marquees ideal for retail stands or flower shows - Peaked roof structures can be linked to other infrastructure to provide an impactful entranceway, canopy or walkway for festival goers [ Explore temporary structures ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/temporary-structures) ![Orangerie bar inside a pagoda structure at Royal Ascot 2023](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Royal-Ascot-2023-0141.jpg) ![Temporary clearspan structure at plantworx](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Plantworx-2023-0385.jpg) Previous Next ## Your festival, our expertise We're experts in event infrastructure, working with some of the biggest festivals and shows in the UK. Set the stage for unforgettable moments and request a quote to start a seamless partnership with GL events. [ Request a quote ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/request-a-quote) ## Festival & show infrastructure Explore our products, designed to work together for an unforgettable event. Previous Next [ ![Branded gable on a clearspan marquee installed at Burghley horse trials by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Marquees/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Burghley-Horse-Trials-2019_2416.jpg) Marquees ![Marquees Icon](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Icons/MarqueesIcon.svg) ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees) [ ![Xpect NEC Foodshows 2023 0547](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Xpect-NEC-Foodshows-2023-0547.jpg) Furniture ![GL Events Furniture Icon](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Event-Fit-Outs/GL-Events_Furniture-Icon.svg) ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/event-furniture-hire) [ ![QWAD temporary structure supplied by G L Events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Temporary-structures/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Ryder-Cup-20230209-1.jpg) Structures ![Structures Icon](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Icons/StructuresIcon.svg) ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/temporary-structures) [ ![Temporary seating grandstand at The Open St Andrews 150th, provided by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/videos/C-View/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/The-Open-StAndrews-150th-2022-4G9A2423.jpg) Seating ![Seating Icon](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Icons/SeatingIcon.svg) ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/tiered-seating) [ ![Flow Power generator and cable 2](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Temporary-power/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Flow-Power-generator-and-cable-2.jpg) Temporary Power ![Power Icon](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Icons/PowerIcon.svg) ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/temporary-event-power) [ ![Overlay provided by GL events UK for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Overlay/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/22637/Ceremony-at-Birmingham-Commonwealth-Games.jpg) Overlay ![Overlay Icon](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Icons/OverlayIcon.svg) ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/overlay) Testimonial --- "The GL events UK team are great, and we look forward to seeing them. They really understand our vision for the Hay Festival and bring it to life! It has been an incredibly satisfactory experience for both parties." Fred Wright Site Designer, Hay Festival ## Festival & show projects [ ![Hay Festival. Temporary event village supplied by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Experience-case-studies/Hay-Festival/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/General-site-Day-4-at-Hay-Festival-2022-credit-Adam-Tatton-Reid-11.jpg) Hay Festival As the largest event of its kind in Europe, Hay Festival has taken place every May and June for over 30 years. GL events UK is a long term partner of the festival, providing a diverse range of temporary structures every year. Festivals & Shows ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/experience/hay-festival) [ ![Marquee FOS2019 Toby Adamson 1](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Experience-case-studies/Goodwood-Festival/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/Marquee-FOS2019-TobyAdamson-1.jpg) Goodwood Festival of Speed Launched in 2003 the Goodwood Festival of Speed is billed as the largest and greatest motoring garden party in the world. Festivals & Shows ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/experience/goodwood-festival-speed) ## Your complete guide to our event solutions Our long-term client relationships are built on proven delivery and trust. Download our product and solutions brochure to discover our full turn-key solutions. [ Download brochure ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/download-our-brochure)