Newcastle · Hunter Region
Marquee hire in Newcastle.
One beautiful 6×9m stretch tent, flat $1,000 plus install. The modern alternative to a pole marquee — for backyard weddings, vineyard receptions, and milestone parties across Newcastle and the Hunter.
Flat $1,000 + install
No per-guest pricing, no weekend surcharge. Install from $500 in the Newcastle and Hunter area.
Newcastle & the Hunter
Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Pokolbin, Lovedale, Cessnock and everywhere in between.
One tent, one crew
Same team installs, styles the rigging, and packs down. You deal with one person from quote to bump-out.
A different kind of marquee
Most marquee hire in Newcastle still means a flat-roof, four-walled rectangle with centre poles down the middle. It keeps the rain off — but it looks like event hire, and it eats up wherever the dance floor wants to be.
A stretch tent is the same job done differently. One sweeping, curved canopy of cream waterproof fabric, tensioned out across the site with no internal poles. Open on every side by default, so the venue and the view stay part of the room.
If you want the full background on the look, read our guide to Bedouin-style stretch tents.
What's included
- 6×9m (54sqm) cream stretch tent
- Professional install and pack-down
- All rigging, poles, ropes and anchors
- Site walk-through before the day
- Optional drop-down sides if weather turns
- Coverage across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Hunter Valley
Pricing is published. See real itemised quotes for a backyard wedding, a vineyard reception, and a 50th.
Recent installs
A few jobs from around Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
Where we install
Based in Newcastle, covering the Hunter Region. If your venue isn't listed, ask — we travel.
- Newcastle
- Merewether
- Bar Beach
- Stockton
- Lake Macquarie
- Maitland
- Port Stephens
- Pokolbin
- Lovedale
- Cessnock
- Singleton
- Nelson Bay
Common questions
How much is marquee hire in Newcastle?
Erectus hires a single 6×9m (54sqm) stretch tent for a flat $1,000, plus install from $500 within Newcastle and the Hunter. No per-guest, per-hour, or weekend surcharges — see the price examples page for full itemised totals.
How many guests fit under a 6×9m marquee?
Comfortably 40 seated at round or trestle tables, or 70+ standing for a cocktail-style event. For a head-table-plus-dance-floor layout, plan around 30–35 seated.
What's the difference between a marquee and a stretch tent?
A traditional marquee is a flat-roof, walled rectangle with centre poles. A stretch tent is a curved, sculptural canopy with no internal poles and open sides — same weather cover, completely different feel underneath. See our Bedouin tents guide for the full comparison.
Do you install at homes, vineyards, and venues in the Hunter?
Yes. We install on lawns, decks, gravel, sand, and most venue surfaces across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Pokolbin, Lovedale, and the wider Hunter Valley.
How far ahead should I book?
Peak wedding dates (October–April Saturdays) book out 6–9 months ahead. Mid-week and off-season dates are often available with a few weeks' notice. Send your date and we'll come back same day.
Do you supply walls if it rains?
Optional sides drop in if the forecast turns. The tent itself is fully waterproof; sides are about wind and privacy, not the roof.
Hold your date in Newcastle
Tell us the date and venue and we'll come back the same day with availability and an itemised quote.