FAQs
Why use event banners?
Custom event banners offer two benefits for your event or exhibition.
1. Before your event
Event banners will raise awareness of your event and increase enquiries and attendees. Putting event banners up in the build-up to your event is a great way of building excitement and providing details for passers-by. Custom banners, lamp post banners and scaffold banners are great options for event promotion.
2. At your event
Event banner printing can be used to engage with attendees at your event, exhibition or festival. Banners can be used to prevent unauthorised access or to direct attendees to toilets, restaurants or other facilities. Event banners are also a great way to tell attendees more about your brand, products or offers. Custom banners, roller banners and feather flags are great tools for increasing engagement with your event guests.
What size are event banners?
Custom event banners are available in any size or shape to suit you. If you’re not sure what event banner size you need, check out the table below for a general guide.
| Width x height (metres) | Use Case |
|---|---|
| 1.2m x 0.6m | Indoor events or logos |
| 1.8m x 0.9m | Give you more space for banner content |
| 1.8m x 1.2m | Store openings or parties |
| 2.4m x 1.2m | Large banners for events or parking lots |
| 3m x 2.3m | Exhibitions or stage backdrops |
How much does an event banner cost?
The cost of your event banner depends on the size, material and finish you choose. Find a breakdown of prices for ordering one banner with an eyelet finish in the sizes and materials below.
| Material | 2m x 1m (width x height) | 3m x 1m (width x height) | 3m x 2m (width x height) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115gsm Polyester Mesh | £29.88 | £44.82 | £80.68 |
| 210gsm Display Polyester | £44.94 | £67.41 | £121.34 |
| 300gsm PVC Mesh | £25.20 | £37.80 | £68.04 |
| 440gsm PVC | £28.25 | £42.38 | £76.28 |
| 510gsm Semi-Coated PVC | £31.10 | £46.65 | £83.97 |
For the most budget-friendly banner materials, check out our affordable banner printing.
How long do event banners last?
Event banners should typically last between 3 to 5 years. However, this is dependent on:
- How well they’re installed
- How well they’re looked after
- What weather conditions they’re exposed to
To make your event banners last longer, follow the 3 tips below:
- Temporarily take them down in high winds
- Regularly clean your banners from dirt or debris
- Carefully fold and transport your banners is being used at multiple locations
5 Event banner design tips
When designing your event banner, you should consider how far you want your banner to be readable. Use the tips below to create an event banner that is visible to more passers-by:
- Contrasting colours – striking colours will capture more attention than subtle colours. Plus, it will make your advertising easier to read.
- Larger text – using bigger and bolder text will help your banners be seen and read from a distance.
- Upper and lower case fonts – Sentence case text draws more attention and is easier to read than capital letters. e.g. “Event Now On” rather than “EVENT NOW ON”.
- Easy-to-read fonts – fancy fonts may look nicer but they’re harder to read than simple bold fonts.
- Less is more – focus on one key message rather than cramming lots of information on your banner. The best banners are always simple and to the point. Ideally, your banner needs to be readable in 3 seconds or less.
