Highlights
- Long-table dinners, big garden parties and outdoor markets
- 36m² of covered space, fits up to 60 standing or up to 24 at tables
- Open-sided design, clear sightlines all round
- Powder-coated steel frame with a water-resistant, UV-treated canopy
- Up in 1 to 2 hours with 2 people, no tools needed
Not sure on size? Try the 60-second size calculator, the guest count guide or compare every size.
“Really happy with the marquee we bought from Brisbane Marquee Sales. The quality is great, it was easy to set up and the team were really helpful with choosing the right size for what we needed. Would definitely recommend.”
About this marquee
White 12x3m Party Tent, 36m² of Covered Space
A clean white 12x3m party tent gives you 36m² of solid covered space with a classic look that suits weddings, corporate events, markets and backyard parties equally well. The white PE canopy reflects heat and pairs with any styling, timber, boho, formal or casual. Buy it once and it's yours for every celebration for years to come.
What's included
- Powder-coated steel frame (all poles and connectors)
- Water resistant white PE roof canopy, UV-treated and wipe-clean
- Ground stakes, guy ropes and tensioners
- Carry bags for easy packing between events
Quick specs
- Footprint: 12m x 3m = 36m² (around 60 standing, 40 seated, 24 at dining tables)
- Colour: classic white (photographs beautifully, reflects summer heat)
- Frame: powder-coated steel, built for Australian conditions
- Cover: water resistant PE, UV-treated
Who buys a 12x3m party tent?
The 12x3m is the go-to size when a 9x3m isn't quite enough room: backyard weddings and engagements of 40 to 60 guests, school and community fetes with multiple stalls, corporate outdoor days, and large family gatherings. Not sure on size? Run your numbers through our marquee size calculator or read what size marquee you need for your guest count.
Why white?
Classic white photographs beautifully, reflects summer heat and suits every event style. Curious about cover materials? See our cover material guide.
Delivery and setup
Specifications
| Floor area | 36m² |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Powder-coated steel |
| Canopy material | Water-resistant, UV-treated PE |
| Side walls included | No, open sides |
| Recommended guests standing | Up to 60 |
| Recommended guests seated in rows | Up to 40 |
| Recommended guests dining | Up to 24 |
| Setup time, first time | 1 to 2 hours |
| Setup crew required | 2 people |
| Tools required | None |
| Delivery | Free Australia-wide, NT and WA included |
| Dispatch time | Approximately 2 business days |
| Return window | 30 days, unused and in original packaging |
Delivery & returns
Free delivery Australia-wide on this size, NT and WA included, no minimum spend. The bulky 6x6m, 8x4m, 12x6m and 12x7m have a delivery charge to WA, TAS, regional QLD and SA, the NT and remote areas, shown before you pay. Orders are dispatched from an Australian warehouse in about 2 business days.
Change of mind? You have 30 days after your order arrives to request a return (unused and in its original packaging). Full details in our refund policy.
A real Brisbane business, not a marketplace seller. Brisbane Marquee Sales, ABN 18 166 916 903.
Questions before you order? Email us and we will help you pick the right one.
Delivery guides: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Hobart and regional NSW.
More: delivery times by state, returns policy and who you are buying from (a Brisbane business, ABN 18 166 916 903).
Setup & care
Setting it up
1 to 2 hours the first time, with 2 people. No tools needed.
How to set up a marquee, step by step
Anchoring and wind
Peg every leg on grass. On hard ground, add weight to every leg, for example our base weights or sandbags strapped to each leg.
Take it down if strong wind is forecast: no marquee is rated for storms. How to weigh down a marquee in wind
Care
Pack it away clean and fully dry so the cover lasts. How to clean and store a marquee
Questions before you buy
How many guests fit?
Up to 60 standing, up to 40 seated in rows or up to 24 at tables, in 36m² of floor space.
When should I order for my event?
Honest delivery timing, no invented deadlines. Most South East Queensland orders arrive 1 to 3 business days after dispatch, interstate 3 to 10. These are estimates, not guaranteed dates, so leave a buffer before a fixed event date. How far ahead to order
Size & capacity guide
Rule of thumb: allow about 0.6m² per standing guest, 0.9m² seated in rows, and 1.5m² seated at tables. Add roughly 25% for a dance floor, bar or buffet.
- 3x3m (9m²): up to 10 standing, 8 in rows, 8 at tables
- 6x3m (18m²): around 30 standing, 20 in rows, 12 at tables
- 9x3m (27m²): around 45 standing, 30 in rows, 18 at tables
- 6x6m (36m²): around 60 standing, 40 in rows, 24 at tables
- 8x4m (32m²): up to 50 standing, 35 in rows, 20 at tables
- 10x5m (50m²): up to 80 standing, 55 in rows, 33 at tables
- 12x6m (72m²): up to 120 standing, 80 in rows, 48 at tables
- 12x7m (84m²): up to 140 standing, 95 in rows, 56 at tables
Still weighing it up? Try the 60-second size calculator or read the guest-count size guide.
Not sure this is the one? Tell us your guest count, the date and where it is going, and we will tell you straight which marquee fits. If none of them do, we will say so. Email us a question

A size either side
Other sizes we sell
Every size below is available to order, smallest to largest. Pre-order sizes are marked.
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3x3m9m² of covered space $199 delivered -
6x3m18m² of covered space $249 delivered -
9x3m27m² of covered space $349 delivered -
Pre-order8x4m32m² of covered space $899 delivered to most states -
Pre-order6x6m36m² of covered space $949 delivered to most states -
One size up10x5m50m² of covered space $1,599 delivered -
Pre-order12x6m72m² of covered space $1,899 delivered to most states -
Pre-order12x7m84m² of covered space $2,299 delivered to most states
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