5 Reasons Why You Should Use Temporary Structures For Events
Today’s events are bolder, more immersive, and idealistically more engaging than ever. Starting from corporate brand activation, winter ice rink, and even a multi-day festival, event organisers need more than just a traditional four-wall venue to make it all happen.
The expectations of guests and the logistical challenges of modern events require smart, scalable solutions.
That’s where event structures stand out as an ideal solution.
These purpose-built structures offer a game-changing alternative to permanent buildings and traditional event spaces. These event structures are designed to be flexible, fast to install, and entirely customisable. Event structures are being used across the UK to support events of every scale and type. Namely, award ceremonies, product launches, intimate corporate events and festival structures.
These solutions provide everything you need for an unforgettable event, without the requirement for a long-term commitment.
Here’s a quick guide to what we’ll be covering
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Cost Effectiveness
- Scalability and Customisation
- Speed of Set Up and Deployment
- Enhanced Event Experience and Brand Immersion
- Where Temporary Structures Stand Out for Events
- Right Temporary Structure for Your Event Needs
Flexibility and Adaptability
One of the greatest strengths of event structures is their incredible adaptability to almost any location and occasion.
If your event is placed in the middle of a city, or in a quite opposite setting such as a rural estate, or a car park, event structures can be installed quickly and seamlessly to suit the location.
These flexible event venues are designed with your specific event requirements in mind.
With modular designs, you can expand or scale down as needed. That makes them perfect for a wide range of event types such as music festivals, hospitality suites, exhibition spaces, and award ceremonies.
A clear example is our work at Royal Ascot 2024, one of the most prestigious events in the UK calendar. Neptunus was appointed to transform the centre of the historic racecourse into a vibrant hospitality destination. Over just two weeks, our technicians installed 4,600 square metres of temporary structures, including the prestigious Restaurant in the Village fine dining facility, which hosted up to 2,000 guests each day, and the Villiers Club, a more relaxed hospitality area.
To enhance the festival feel, we also introduced our Apollonia structures in the UK, creating stylish food and beverage outlets with cantilevered canopies that doubled as cocktail bars and street food stalls. Furthermore, elevated platforms were constructed to overcome undulating ground, including an accessible viewing area for wheelchair users.
The result was a high-quality, festival-style experience that matched the elegance and expectations of Royal Ascot 2024 while being fully installed and dismantled without disrupting the racecourse’s wider operations.
Scalability and Customisation
Every event has its own personality and requirements, and your venue should reflect that uniqueness. One of the most compelling advantages of modular event structures is their ability to be scaled and customised during the planning and design phase, so the final layout matches your exact vision.
If you’re expecting hundreds of attendees but need capacity for thousands, the structure can be designed with extended halls, grand entrances, or multi-room layouts right from the outset. For more intimate VIP experiences, designs can be tailored to create sleek, stylish spaces without unnecessary excess.
While expansions or reductions can’t be made at the very last minute, the modular design means you have the flexibility to adjust capacity and layouts well in advance, something that isn’t possible with traditional brick-and-mortar venues.
But customisation goes far beyond size. These structures are built to impress and can be configured as anything from double-decker hospitality suites and themed showcases to climate-controlled dining halls and interactive exhibition spaces.
It’s one thing to say a structure can be tailored; it’s another to deliver it to an exacting standard, for certain important events on the UK calendar.
At Neptunus, we’ve worked closely with clients who needed structures to reflect not only their practical needs but their brand identity too.
Our Tomorrowland project perfectly demonstrates this versatility. For their festival, we debuted our revolutionary Salacia structure, a spectacular circular building that had never been built before.
This 30-metre clear span structure was specifically designed for their themed “Amicorum Spectaculum” area and built on floating pontoons in the Garden of Madness. The hydraulically lifted roof allowed for rapid construction while creating a truly unique festival experience that became a talking point for visitors worldwide.
Additionally, we constructed a triple-decker Galeria structure for the main VIP comfort zone, providing 2,400 square metres across three storeys with unparalleled views of the main stage.
This level of bespoke design and engineering showcases how event structures can be tailored not just to practical requirements, but to create memorable brand experiences that enhance the entire event.
Speed of Set Up and Deployment
We all know how unpredictable event planning can be. Sometimes, things get moved forward. Other times, a last-minute opportunity lands in your lap. In those moments, you need a venue that can keep up, without compromising on quality. That’s where temporary structures for events really prove their worth.
Unlike permanent buildings or slow-to-book traditional venues, event structures can be installed and ready to go in just a matter of days.
These rapid-setup venues allow organisers to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing safety, design, or guest comfort.
These structures are engineered to meet rigorous safety and aesthetic standards, ensuring your event not only looks professional but also ticks every box when it comes to compliance and peace of mind.
Neptunus has been trusted to deliver complete, professional-grade event structures in a matter of days, even under serious time constraints.
Our team knows exactly what it takes to mobilise quickly without sacrificing quality. A standout example of this rapid deployment capability was our Oktoberfest structure in Sittard, Netherlands. When organisers faced a significant challenge, their usual festival location was reduced in size due to the construction work of apartments on part of the site. They needed an urgent solution for the biggest autumn festival in the south of the Netherlands.
Our answer was an innovative double-decker structure providing 2,400 square metres on the ground floor plus an additional 960 square metres of balcony space.
This U-shaped balcony design recreated the authentic atmosphere of the famous Munich Oktoberfest while maximising capacity on a smaller footprint. Most impressively, our eight-strong team erected this complex temporary arena in just one week, allowing the festival to proceed without disruption.
This rapid deployment capability ensures that even when facing significant logistical challenges, events can maintain their planned schedules and deliver exceptional experiences.
Enhanced Event Experience and Brand Immersion
Competitive events landscape; experience is everything. Guests aren’t just attending, they’re looking for something memorable, something that feels immersive and personal.
Event structures aren’t merely functional spaces; they’re experiential canvases that can transform ordinary occasions into extraordinary memories.
With the right configuration, these modular structures become immersive, multi-sensory environments that tell your story from the moment guests arrive.
Through integrated AV systems, LED installations, custom lighting effects, and fully branded interiors, event structures create lasting impressions that extend far beyond the event itself.
Whether you want guests to feel transported to another world or need your structure to seamlessly align with premium brand standards, everything from colours and layouts to signage and finishes can be precisely tailored to your vision.
One standout example is our temporary structure houses for the art of Banksy.
For The Art of Banksy, an exhibition that merged art with immersive storytelling, Neptunus was challenged to create a space that transcended traditional setups.
The temporary event structure was transformed into an interactive canvas featuring dynamic lighting, custom finishes, and integrated AV systems that brought Banksy’s provocative vision to life.
Every element was meticulously tailored to enhance visitor engagement and brand immersion. This project stands as a testament to how temporary venues can evoke emotion, captivate audiences, and leave a lasting impression on both guests and critics alike.
Where Temporary Structures Stand Out for Events
One of the most exciting things about temporary structures for events is just how versatile they are. Whether you’re planning a public festival, a high-end corporate launch, or a seasonal attraction, there’s a Neptunus solution to suit your needs perfectly.
Here’s a breakdown of where Neptunus event structures truly excel:
- Sports Events: From viewing pavilions and player lounges to pop-up spectator zones, Our Sports event structures are ideal for both summer and winter fixtures.
- Exhibition Tents & Large Event Halls: If you’re organising exhibitions for new tech or showcasing luxury products, temporary exhibition tents offer the scale and customisation you need.
- Festivals & Product Launches: These vibrant, dynamic events call for spaces that can be tailored to fit brand themes and crowd flow, perfect use cases for modular event buildings and festival structures.
- Award Ceremonies: If you need something elegant and polished for a red carpet evening? Temporary structures provide that VIP ambience with speed and efficiency.
- Corporate Events: This ranges from internal conferences to external client functions. Neptunus’ custom event spaces create impactful, professional settings.
- Other Events: Think holiday markets, seasonal celebrations, brand activations, or temporary retail experiences, pop-up event structures offer maximum adaptability for time-limited occasions.
No matter the brief, these short-term venue solutions can be configured, branded, and delivered on time, making them the go-to choice for event structure hire in the UK.
Discover the Right Temporary Structure for Your Event Needs
Planning a standout event requires the perfect venue solution, and if you need an immersive festival space, premium hospitality suite, or rapid-turnaround venue for sporting or seasonal events. Neptunus event structures offer the ideal combination of performance, style, and sustainability.
Our event structures are built for performance, style, and sustainability, and designed to meet the needs of organisers across the UK looking for flexible, reliable, and future-proof venue solutions.
Why Trust Neptunus?
Quality & Certification We take immense pride in delivering the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental care across all of our projects.
As members of MUTA (formerly Made Up Textiles Association) and CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme), we follow strict codes of practice.
All of our temporary structures for events are designed and manufactured according to BS EN 13782, ensuring structural safety and compliance.
Our commitment to excellence is further proven by our:
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification for quality management and customer focus
- ISO 14001:2015 Certification for environmental responsibility
With almost 90 years of experience since 1937, we combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Our Research & Development department continuously develops new solutions.
With Neptunus, you’re not just hiring an event structure, you’re partnering with a team that’s recognised for world-class standards, attention to detail, and sustainable and reusable event infrastructure.
Get ahead with your event planning. Whether you’re organising a one-off corporate event or a recurring festival, Neptunus can help deliver branded event experiences with speed, safety, and precision.
Contact us today to discuss how Neptunus Structures can bring your vision to life, with expertly engineered, customisable event structures built to perform.
