Festoon & Fairy Light Hire
in Adelaide
Festoon and fairy lights are the single biggest mood-lift you can add to an event space. They warm up a marquee, make a backyard feel intentional, and soften concrete and steel in industrial venues. We supply fully installed festoon and fairy light hire across Adelaide.
What We Hire
- Warm-white festoon strings with weatherproof LED globes
- Fairy light canopies up to 12m spans
- Fairy light curtains and backdrops
- Combination rigs using festoon and fairy together
- Market-style festoon runs for venue courtyards and precincts
- Custom colour fairy lights for branded activations
- Exterior building washing for Christmas and event activations
What Is Included
Every festoon and fairy light hire includes:
- On-site design consultation or remote planning
- Delivery anywhere in Adelaide metro
- Full installation by qualified crew
- Testing and commissioning
- Pack-down after your event
No DIY, no ladders, no tripping hazards, no “half the lights stopped working at 9pm” stories. We also carry $20m public liability and all crew are working-at-heights qualified where rigging demands it.
Pricing Guide
| Install type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small courtyard or backyard (festoon, 15-30m run) | from $650 |
| Mid-size marquee or venue | $1,500 to $3,500 |
| Large venue or precinct activation | $3,500 to $10,000+ |
| Fringe venue lighting packages | POA |
Commercial-Grade vs Hardware-Store
Hardware-store festoon lights are rated for domestic use. They blow bulbs in Adelaide summer heat, they fail halfway through an event, and they rely on flimsy extension cords daisy-chained off a garden tap. Our rigs use:
- Commercial-grade LED globes rated for continuous outdoor use
- Weatherproof IP-rated cabling
- RCD-protected power distribution
- Tested mains-to-globe voltage drop across full runs
- Proper terminations that survive wind and rain
For weddings and corporate activations this is the difference between lights that work and lights that embarrass you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we have festoon lights installed at a private home?
How long does installation take?
Are your lights weatherproof?
What about Adelaide Fringe venues?
Can we keep the lights overnight or across multiple days?
Do you hire festoon lights for self-install?
Do you supply Christmas festoon lighting for businesses?
Can you colour-match fairy lights to our brand?
Ready to plan your event?
Every quote is free, itemised and custom to your brief. Tell us what you need and we will design the right solution.