Lighting Rentals in Niagara
Lighting Rentals in Niagara
Lighting is what turns a tent, backyard, or hall from functional to unforgettable once the sun goes down. Rent Party Shop rents string lights, curtain lights, LED uplighting, neon signs, and lighted backdrops across the Niagara Region — delivered, set up, and picked up from our Thorold location, or available for pickup on smaller orders. Whether you are planning a wedding under a marquee tent, a milestone birthday in the backyard, or a corporate reception, the right lighting makes every photo look better and keeps the party going long after sunset.
Curtain lights turn a plain tent wall into a glowing backdrop for weddings and evening celebrations across Niagara.
What Lighting We Rent
Prices below are the live rental prices on rentpartyshop.ca, verified October 14, 2026. All lighting rentals are priced per day, and every item can be added to a tent, table, and chair order in a single booking.
String Lights
- 39FT Outdoor Lights — $25/day: a shorter run for small patios, pergolas, and intimate backyard dinners.
- 48FT Outdoor Lights — $35/day: great for 10x10 and 10x20 pop-up tents and small garden layouts.
- 58FT Outdoor Lights — $40/day: mid-size coverage for backyard parties and medium tents.
- 96FT Outdoor Lights — $50/day: weather-resistant string lighting for large weddings, backyard parties, and outdoor celebrations — ideal over tents, patios, or gardens.
- 120FT Outdoor String Lights — $75/day: our longest run of warm Edison-style bulbs, for large tents and garden layouts that need full overhead coverage.
Warm white string lights with remote control — dim them for dinner, brighten them for dancing.
Curtain Lights
- Outdoor Curtain Lights for Tent — $25/day: twinkling curtain lights made for tents; they create a warm, inviting glow along tent walls and openings.
- Backdrop Curtain Lights — $15/day: a soft glow behind head tables, backdrops, and photo areas at weddings and parties.
Uplighting, Party Lights & Neon Signs
- LED Uplighting — $20/day per light: wash walls and tent interiors in your theme colour — warm white for ceremonies and dinners, bold colours for birthdays and graduations.
- Small Party Lights — $25/day: compact party lighting that adds colour and movement to dance areas and DJ setups.
- LED Neon Signs — $15/day each: our "Good Vibes" blue neon sign and Heart Duo pink neon sign are photo-booth favourites for birthdays, showers, and engagements.
LED uplights sit on the floor and wash the room in your colour — no rigging, no heat, instant atmosphere.
Backdrops with Lighting Built In
- 10x14 Ivory Drape Backdrop with String Lights — $300/day: backdrop and lighting in one piece — ivory drapes with warm string lights for head tables, stages, and photo backdrops.
Our 10x14 ivory drape backdrop with string lights, ready for the head table or photo wall.
How to Choose Your Event Lighting
Overhead light for tents and backyards
Start with string lights. As a working guide, one 96FT or 120FT run covers the ceiling of a typical 20x20 tent setup; smaller 10x10 and 10x20 pop-ups are well covered by a 39FT or 48FT run. Larger or L-shaped layouts usually need two runs so no corner sits in shadow. Pair string lights with sidewalls for an enclosed, warm evening space, and remember that October and spring events get dark early — in Niagara the sun sets before 7 PM for much of the wedding season's shoulders, so overhead light is not a luxury, it is what lets your guests see dinner.
A backdrop that photographs well
Curtain lights behind a drape backdrop or head table give photos a soft, even glow without harsh flash. This is the combination our wedding couples ask for most, and it also works for milestone birthdays, baby showers, and corporate photo walls. Add a neon sign in front of the curtain lights and you have a photo station your guests will use all night.
Colour and mood
Uplighting sets the room's colour after dark. Place uplights around the perimeter — behind the head table, along tent poles, or against hall walls — and let the string lights handle the overhead glow. Warm white keeps dinners elegant; theme colours (blush pink, blue, purple, gold tones) tie the lighting to your decor. Four to eight uplights cover most tents and halls.
Power and setup
All of our lighting runs on standard household power. When we deliver and set up, we handle placement, cabling, and testing before your guests arrive, and we will confirm outlet locations with you in advance. If your event is in a park or a property without outdoor outlets, tell us when you book and we will plan the layout around the power you have.
Lighting by Event Type
- Weddings: string lights over the tent, curtain lights behind the head table, and warm uplighting for the reception. See our Niagara Wedding Rentals Guide and Wedding Tent Size Guide.
- Birthdays: uplighting in theme colours, a neon sign for photos, and string lights over the party area. See Birthday Party Rentals in Niagara.
- Corporate events: clean overhead string lighting and a lit backdrop for branding photos. See Corporate Event Rentals in Niagara.
- Graduations and backyard parties: one string-light run plus curtain lights for the photo corner. See Graduation Party Rentals in Niagara.
- Baby showers and gender reveals: the pink Heart Duo neon sign with backdrop curtain lights makes a ready-made reveal moment.
How Much Does Event Lighting Cost in Niagara?
Lighting is one of the highest-impact, lowest-cost upgrades you can add to a rental. Example combinations at our current daily prices:
- Small backyard glow — $50/day: 48FT string lights ($35) + backdrop curtain lights ($15).
- Tent lighting package — $75/day: 96FT string lights ($50) + outdoor curtain lights for the tent ($25).
- Colour wash add-on — $80/day: four LED uplights ($20 each) in your theme colour.
- Full wedding glow — $400/day: 120FT string lights ($75) + tent curtain lights ($25) + the 10x14 ivory drape backdrop with string lights ($300).
Delivery is calculated by distance from 100 Baker Street, Thorold. Get your exact price with our Build Your Event tool, or browse everything we rent on our Event Rentals Niagara page.
Delivery, Setup, and Pickup Across Niagara
We deliver, set up, and pick up lighting rentals across the Niagara Region, including Thorold, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Pelham, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Smaller lighting orders — a string-light run, a neon sign, a few uplights — can also be picked up from our Thorold location if you prefer. Because lighting is almost always booked together with a tent or a backdrop, booking everything in one order means one delivery, one setup, and one pickup.
Why Evening Events in Niagara Need Real Lighting
Most Niagara weddings and parties run well past sunset — and for much of the year, sunset comes early. In October the sun sets before 6:45 PM, and even in June it is fully dark by 9:30 PM, right when dinner ends and the dance floor opens. Phone flashlights and a porch light are not enough for guests to eat, mingle, and find their way safely around a tent. String lights give you the working light to serve dinner; curtain lights and uplighting give you the atmosphere that shows up in every photo your guests take home.
Lighting also stretches your rental dollar. The same tent, tables, and chairs look like two completely different events at 4 PM and at 9 PM — and the 9 PM version is the one people remember. For a fraction of the cost of the tent itself, a string-light run and a few uplights turn a backyard into a venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do lighting rentals cost in Niagara?
Our lighting rentals range from $15/day for backdrop curtain lights or a neon sign to $75/day for a 120FT outdoor string light run. Most tent lighting setups land between $75 and $150/day depending on tent size and how many layers of light you add.
Do you deliver and set up event lighting?
Yes — we deliver, set up, and pick up across the Niagara Region, including Thorold, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Pelham, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Smaller lighting orders can also be picked up in Thorold.
Are the string lights weather-resistant?
Yes, our outdoor string lights are durable and weather-resistant, made for tents, patios, and garden setups. If severe weather is forecast, we will talk through the safest setup with you before your event.
How many string lights do I need for a 20x20 tent?
One 96FT or 120FT run is a good starting point for a 20x20 tent; two runs give fuller, more even coverage. Tell us your tent size and layout and we will confirm the right amount before you book.
Can lighting be added to a tent, table, and chair order?
Absolutely — lighting is usually added to a tent package. Use our Build Your Event tool or call us and we will build one quote with everything together, with a single delivery and pickup.
How far in advance should I book lighting for a wedding?
For spring and summer weekends, book lighting with your tent two to three months ahead — string lights and the lighted backdrop are among our most requested items. For 2027 events, reserve before December 31, 2026 and save 10% with our early-bird offer.
Book Your Lighting Rentals
Call (647) 571-7104 or use our Build Your Event tool for an instant quote. Rent Party Shop is a local, family-run rental company based in Thorold — tell us about your event and we will help you choose the lighting that makes it glow.