Resources/Tent Guide

Pick the right tent.

A quick reference for sizing and what to plan for. When you're ready to walk through your specific site, our team can spec the tent for you.

Sizing reference

Pick your guest count on the left, then pick the event style. The row tells you the square footage and a typical tent dimension that fits. Capacities assume the tent holds the event and nothing else; subtract guests if you're putting a dance floor, bar, or stage under the same canopy.

Number of
Guests
Theater Row Seating:
8–10 square feet per guest
Cocktail Party:
12–15 square feet per guest
Banquet Event:
20 square feet per guest
square feetspacesquare feetspacesquare feetspace
2020010×2022515×1540020×20
4040020×2060020×3080020×40
6060020×3090030×301,20030×40
8080020×401,20030×401,60040×40
1001,00020×501,50030×502,00040×50
1201,20020×601,80030×602,40040×60
1401,40030×502,10030×702,80040×70
1601,60040×402,40040×603,20040×80
1801,80030×602,70030×903,60040×90
2002,00040×502,80040×704,00040×100
2202,10030×703,30040×804,40040×110
2402,40040×603,60040×904,80040×120

Site, power, and permits

Surface

Grass and dirt accept stakes; pavement and pool decks need ballast (water barrels or concrete weights). Frame tents handle both.

Wind & weather

Oahu trade winds are real. Tell us about your exposure (open ocean, ridgeline, valley) and we'll spec anchoring and sidewalls accordingly.

Power & lighting

Off-grid sites need a generator sized for lighting, AV, and catering. For lighting, choose from bistro string lights, par-can color washes, perimeter LED, and chandeliers.

Permits

Tents over a certain size require a Honolulu Fire Department permit. Plan at least two weeks ahead. Public-park and beach permits take longer.

Sidewalls

Solid walls for privacy and wind, clear walls for ocean views, French-window walls for an indoor-outdoor feel. Worth deciding before final pricing.

Site visit

For anything 30 ft or larger, or any site we haven't tented before, we recommend a walk-through. We can also pre-check most sites by satellite.

Ready to spec a tent for your event?

Talk to an event specialist

Or call (808) 484-2258