PRICE GUIDE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · 2026–2027
Backdrop & Drapery Hire cost in the UK
£100–£320 per event. Typically £200.
Backdrop and drapery hire in the UK usually costs £100–£320 per event, with about £200 typical for a styled backdrop. Backdrop size, flower or sequin walls, pipe-and-drape coverage, lighting and delivery decide the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does backdrop & drapery hire cost in the UK?
| Low end | £100 | a small fabric backdrop |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £200 | what most people pay |
| High end | £320 | a large sequin or flower wall |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the event suppliers near you.
What moves the price
- Size of the backdrop — a small photo backdrop costs less than draping a whole wall or ceiling
- Style — sequin walls, flower walls and neon signs are priced above plain fabric drapes
- Pipe and drape coverage — draping a room or marquee ceiling needs more fabric and rigging time
- Lighting — fairy-light curtains or uplighting behind the drapes add to the backdrop hire
- Setup and removal — a crew rigging drapes before the event and taking them down later charges for the hours
- Delivery — a backdrop hire firm charges more for venues far from its base
WHAT YOU GET
What a backdrop & drapery hire booking includes
Takes: Setup usually takes one to three hours, with removal after the event. Not included: Lighting, signage, flower installations beyond the package, ceiling rigging points and out-of-hours collection are usually extra.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common backdrop and drapery hire jobs
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How to pay less
- Use one backdrop as both the top-table and photo backdrop
- Choose plain fabric drapes over sequin or flower walls
- Book the backdrop from the same supplier as other décor for a package price
Before you book
- Check the venue allows drapes and confirm any fire-retardant certificate it needs for fabrics
- Measure the space and ceiling height before choosing the backdrop size
- Agree setup and removal times with the venue
- Ask the backdrop hire firm about public liability insurance
Backdrop & Drapery Hire cost: questions people ask
Usually £100–£320 per event in the UK, with about £200 typical. A small fabric backdrop sits lower and large sequin or flower walls sit higher.
One to three hours depending on size, longer for draping a whole room or marquee ceiling.
Most venues ask for fabrics to be flame-retardant and may want to see a certificate, as part of their fire risk assessment. Ask the hire firm before booking.
Yes. Many backdrops are designed as photo walls, often paired with lighting or a neon sign.
Lighting, signage, extra flower work, rigging points and out-of-hours collection are commonly separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK backdrop and décor hire listings. They show the national range, not a quote.
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