Guides

Everything we get asked before a booking, written down. Insurance, council approval, fit-out, staffing, bump-in, what a licence actually covers and what to check before you sign. Written by the people who answer these questions on the phone every week.

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Running a Pop up

Insurance, council approval, fit-out, power and payments, signage and shopfront rules.

Hiring an event space

Bump-in and bump-out, catering and alcohol, accessibility, loading access, noise and finishing times.

Cost and terms

What drives the cost of a space, the costs people forget, lease against licence, and how to brief a venue so you get a useful answer.

For hosts

What makes a space get booked, photographing a space properly, writing a listing description, and why hosts lose bookings.

Plan your pop up with confidence

Our guides cover the practical side of running short-run space - what to ask a venue, how long to book for, what to budget time for, and the approvals that catch people out. Written from the campaigns our concierge team runs week in, week out.

Browse Pop Up Spaces

Finding the perfect space
has never been easier

1

Explore the spaces

Browse short-term retail and event spaces across Australia.

2

Send an enquiry

Ask about availability, terms and fit before you book.

3

We handle the rest

We take care of negotiation and setup.
You just show up.

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next activation?

Tell us about your upcoming project, and a concierge specialist will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss how we can support your success.

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Common questions

Do I need to be a Spacenow customer to use these?

No. They are written to be useful whether you book with us or not.

Can you answer a question that is not covered here?

Yes. The concierge service is free and answers this kind of question daily.

Still not sure?

Our concierge team answers these questions every day, at no cost.

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