Planning an event in Portsmouth? As your local event equipment specialists based right here in the city, Mandrake Event Hire delivers the equipment and expertise you need for successful events across Portsmouth and the South Coast.
Whether you’re organising a maritime festival on the waterfront, a corporate gathering at a local venue, or a community celebration on Southsea Common, we understand Portsmouth’s unique event landscape from coastal weather conditions to the city’s busy festival calendar. Our barriers, fencing, marquees, stages, tables, chairs, and specialist equipment are ready to go, set up professionally by our local team, and built to handle Portsmouth’s maritime climate.
We’re more than suppliers we’re problem-solvers who understand the fast-paced nature of events. As your Portsmouth neighbors, let us take care of the details so you can focus on creating memorable experiences.
Perfect for Portsmouth’s waterfront festivals, naval celebrations, and sporting events. Our crowd control barriers and perimeter fencing are anchored to handle coastal winds and keep your event secure.
Ideal for: - Southsea Common festivals and outdoor concerts, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard events, Guildhall Square gatherings & Gunwharf Quays promotional events
Portsmouth’s weather can be unpredictable our weather-resistant marquees and covered structures keep your event running smoothly, rain or shine. Designed for coastal conditions with reinforced anchoring systems that we’ve perfected through years of Portsmouth events.
Perfect for: - Outdoor weddings and celebrations, Corporate hospitality at sporting events Festival VIP areas & Exhibition spaces
Quick-setup trailer stage ready in under 1 hour, plus modular staging for events of all sizes. From intimate performances to major festival main stages across Portsmouth.
Great for: Music festivals and concerts, Award ceremonies, Speaking events & Community performances
Complete furniture hire for indoor and outdoor events across Portsmouth. From formal dinners to casual festival seating.
We’re Based Right Here in Portsmouth As a Portsmouth-based business, we know this city inside and out from the Historic Dockyard to Southsea seafront. We understand the access requirements, weather challenges, and logistics of every key venue because this is our home.
Local Coastal Weather Expertise Maritime wind and rain? We’ve been handling Portsmouth’s conditions for years. Our anchoring systems, weather-resistant marquees, and reinforced structures are proven across countless local events. Everything stays secure.
Fast Local Response Being based in Portsmouth means rapid response times, quick site visits, and the flexibility to handle last-minute changes. We’re just minutes away from your venue.
Problem-Solving Approach Tight schedules? Complex venue requirements? We’ve handled it all across Portsmouth. Our team provides expert advice and adaptable solutions for events of any size in our city.
Hassle-Free Local Service From initial quote to pack-down, we handle the details. You focus on your event we ensure the infrastructure works perfectly. And if anything comes up, we’re local and ready to help.
As Portsmouth locals, we regularly supply equipment to events across the city, including:
Portsmouth Guildhall Square - Corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, and award ceremonies requiring professional setup and reliable equipment from your local supplier.
Southsea Common - Large-scale outdoor festivals, concerts, and community events needing comprehensive barriers, stages, and marquees. We know this venue intimately.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Heritage events and naval celebrations requiring sensitive setup and specialist access solutions. Local knowledge matters here.
Gunwharf Quays - Promotional events, product launches, and public gatherings in busy retail environments. Quick local setup and breakdown.
Fratton Park Area - Sporting events and fan zones requiring crowd control and hospitality infrastructure. Match-day ready.
Victoria Park - Community festivals, charity events, and outdoor celebrations. Your local team supporting local events.
Whether you’re planning at one of these venues or anywhere across Portsmouth, you’re working with a local business that knows every corner of this city.
Portsmouth’s summer festival season runs May through September with maritime celebrations, music festivals, and outdoor events taking advantage of our waterfront location. As locals, we’re ready to support:
Our equipment is available throughout the year, with advance booking recommended during peak festival season. Being local means we can often accommodate shorter notice than out-of-town suppliers.
While Portsmouth is our home, we also serve the wider South Coast including: - Havant and Waterlooville - Fareham and Gosport - Chichester and the South Downs - Southampton and Winchester - Nationwide delivery for larger events
Ready to discuss your Portsmouth event with your local equipment specialists? Whether it’s a major festival on Southsea Common or an intimate gathering at a local venue, we’re here to help.
Contact Mandrake Event Hire: - Phone: 07883090985 - Email: info@mandrakeeventhire.co.uk - Website: www.mandrakeeventhire.co.uk
Let us take care of the details.
We’re a Portsmouth-based event equipment hire company specializing in reliable infrastructure and expert setup across the South Coast and nationwide. From our Portsmouth base, we serve event organizers locally and across the UK with barriers, fencing, marquees, stages, and specialist equipment.
Our sister company, Mandrake Event Services, provides professional event staffing including stewards, marshals, and traffic management.
Trusted by Portsmouth event organizers for: - Local knowledge and fast response times - Quality equipment built for coastal conditions - Expert setup and professional service - Problem-solving approach and adaptable solutions - Hassle-free hire from quote to pack-down Portsmouth’s events deserve local partners who know the city. Let’s make your next event a success.
