Printed Gazebo vs Printed Marquee: What’s the Difference?

When planning an outdoor event, promotion or brand launch, choosing the right shelter is essential. Two of the most common options are a printed gazebo and a printed marquee. While both provide shade and branding opportunities, they are designed for different purposes. At Mountain Shade, we supply both gazebos and heavy duty marquees to suit a wide range of Australian conditions and events. Its confusing somethimes, as some suppliers use the terms inter-changeably, but there is a real difference between the 2 products.

What Is a Printed Gazebo?

A printed gazebo is a portable, pop-up structure designed for fast setup and easy transport. It is commonly used for brand promotions, markets, sporting events and exhibitions. A gazebo is built to be lower in cost and will use lower cost materials.

Benefits of a Printed Gazebo

• Quick pop-up setup with no tools required

• Lightweight aluminium or steel frame

• Ideal for custom printing with logos, slogans and brand colours

• Easy to transport and store

• Popular sizes include 3x3m, 3×4.5m and 3x6m but start from 1.5×1.5m.

Printed gazebos are perfect for a short event that needs a professional, branded presence where its either inside or is in a protected area as the materials used in the gazebo frame are lower in cost. It does need to typically be de-erected each night as its designed to be used only when supervised.

What Is a Printed Heavy Duty Marquee?

A printed heavy duty marquee is a higher quality, more robust structure designed for bigger events and longer use. Unlike pop-up gazebos, marquees are built for strength, durability, space and stability, They are designed to be used in harsher weather conditions as well.

Benefits of a Printed Heavy Duty Marquee

• Larger coverage area for guests or equipment ( but start from 1.5mx1.5m but go up to 4mx8m ))

• Stronger frame construction as it uses better quality materials

• Suitable for full custom branding ( double sided ) and wall graphics

• Can be installed for multi-day events and can remain erected unsupervised ( as opposed to a gazebo that needs to be de-erected each night )

• Ideal for weddings, festivals and corporate functions

A printed marquee creates a premium, professional look while offering excellent protection from the elements. It lasts longer and has a longer warranty than a gazebo.

At Mountain Shade, our heavy duty marquee range is built to perform in Australian conditions while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.

Printed Gazebo vs Printed Marquee: Key Differences

Which Option Is Right for You?

Choose a printed gazebo if you need a compact, portable solution for frequent events and brand activations. Choose a printed heavy duty marquee if you require a larger, better ROI and more durable structure for extended or high-profile events.

Why Choose Mountain Shade?

Mountain Shade specialises in premium outdoor shelters, offering:

• High-quality printed gazebos

• Custom printed marquees

• Durable heavy duty marquees built for Australian conditions

• Expert advice and custom branding solutions

Final Thoughts

Both printed gazebos and printed marquees offer excellent shelter and branding opportunities, but the right choice depends on your budget, event size, duration and environment. For portable promotions in a protected area, a printed gazebo is ideal. For non protected outdoor locations or long-term events, a printed heavy duty marquee delivers superior strength, structural resilience and impact.

If you’re unsure which option is best, the team at Mountain Shade can help you choose the perfect solution for your next event.