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The Main Tent: 7 - 12 July 26 at Portman Square Garden: 7th - 13th July 2026

Name: The Main Tent: 7 - 12 July 26 at Portman Square Garden: 7th - 13th July 2026
Address: 40 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LJ, GB
Price range: from £3500 hire fee / per day

Garden at an Open Air / Outdoor Venue

Semi-private area

About this space

Host your event at Summer in the Square, running from 8–13 July 2025 in Portman Square Gardens - normally closed to the public and open exclusively for this week-long festival. The booking includes a tent fully set up with seating, lighting, bunting, and shelter to protect from the weather. You'll also have signage, a roped entry, an event manager on site, security personnel, and a PA system with playlists controlled to meet local noise rules.

Located in a central London garden, this setup offers a convenient and affordable option. Guests can take part in festival activities until 8 pm. All proceeds support the event and help maintain Portman Square Gardens for public use.

Prices

Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

17:00 – 21:00

from £3500 hire fee per day

Per day

17:00 – 21:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

17:00 – 21:00

from £3500 hire fee per day

Per day

17:00 – 21:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

17:00 – 21:00

from £3500 hire fee per day

Per day

17:00 – 21:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

17:00 – 21:00

from £3500 hire fee per day

Per day

17:00 – 21:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Pricing for the Main Tent is £3,500+VAT per event. INCLUDED IN HIRE FEE: Stretch Tent, including seating and décor. The stretch tent will provide shade and shelter to cover all eventualities of British Summer weather. It will be decorated with lights and bunting. Signage, alongside rope and posts, will be placed at the entrance to stretch tent so attendees are aware of designated area Designated event manager in lead up to event and on the night Designated security PA System and iPad with playlists available* *please note volume levels will be monitored by our team to ensure no interference with the event and adherence to Portman Square regulations). FOOD & DRINK PACKAGES Make your event seamless with our all inclusive catering packages, designed to keep your guests well fed and refreshed throughout the evening. Both packages include a main meal from our on site street food vendors, a selection of nibbles, and drinks served from your own private bar within the stretch tent. Each package also includes branded elements to personalise your event, including wristbands with your logo, food vouchers and signage at the entrance to your space. STANDARD PACKAGE – £50 + VAT per person One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws Standard drinks allocation: – Half a bottle of wine, or – 3 x beers, or – 3 x premium soft drinks Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included PREMIUM – £55 + VAT per person One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws Premium drinks allocation: – Half a bottle of premium wine, or – 4 x beers, or – 4 x premium soft drinks, or – 2 x Pimms or Gin and Tonics Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included Both options offer great value and a relaxed, festival style feel to your event, with flexibility to suit the style and atmosphere you are looking for.

Capacity

Standing

up to 250
Dining

up to 156

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Dedicated dance floor area
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

No smoking within the event space or anywhere in Portman Square Gardens
No outside catering or external food and drink permitted
No unauthorised amplified music or personal sound systems
No open flames, barbecues or candles
No pets, with the exception of assistance animals
No unauthorised signage or promotional material outside of your designated area
All guests must vacate the event space by 9pm
Rubbish must be disposed of in designated bins provided
Respect the gardens and leave the space as you found it

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Portman Square Garden: 7th - 13th July 2026

Portman Square Garden: 7th - 13th July 2026 is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.