Festival season is exciting, chaotic, and full of moving parts, and it’s just around the corner. Here, we help event organisers get their festival toilet hire just right!
As an event organiser, you’re juggling stages, traders, security, power, water… and then there’s toilets. We know it’s not the most glamorous topic, but get it wrong and it’s one of the first things people complain about. Get it right, and no one even notices – which is exactly the goal.
Here at JB Event Facilities Ltd. we understand that, for years, the traditional view of festival toilets has been pretty grim. Muddy fields, long queues, questionable smells, and facilities people avoid until it’s absolutely necessary. That image still sticks in people’s minds, but it really doesn’t have to be that way anymore. Modern festival toilet hire has come a long way, and choosing the right solution can massively improve the overall experience for guests, crew, and performers alike.
Why basic mobile toilets aren’t always enough
Basic mobile toilets can work for some events, but for large crowds at multi-day festivals, relying exclusively on basic options often leads to problems. High footfall, peak-time demand, and limited servicing windows can quickly overwhelm facilities. This is why proper planning around portable toilet hire for festivals is so important.
As an experienced provider of festival portable toilet hire, JB Events will advise on the number of units needed and their placement, plus servicing schedules and accessibility. For us, it’s not just about dropping units on site – it’s about crowd flow, cleanliness, and keeping queues moving during headline sets, and we are here to help with all of it.
The rise of luxury toilet festival hire
More organisers are now choosing to upgrade their facilities, and for good reason. Luxury toilet festival hire offers a completely different experience from the old-school festival toilet stereotype. Think flushing toilets, running water, mirrors, lighting, climate control, and interiors that actually feel spacious, clean and comfortable.
When you hire premium mobile toilets for festivals, you’re not just adding a nice touch – you’re improving hygiene, reducing complaints, and elevating your event’s reputation. Attendees notice these details, even if they don’t always say it out loud.
Luxury units are also quicker to service and often cope better with high usage, making them a practical choice as well as a stylish one. For many events, a mix of standard and premium festival toilets hire is the perfect balance.
Toilet hire for VIP, backstage, and crew areas
It’s easy to focus on the main arena and forget about backstage zones, but artists, crew, sponsors, and VIP guests have high expectations. Providing portable toilet hire for festival backstage areas that includes premium or luxury options shows professionalism and care.
VIP ticket holders paying extra expect more than a plastic cubicle. Luxury toilets in VIP lounges, hospitality zones, and sponsor areas can make a huge difference to perceived value. The same goes for performers and staff who are on site for long hours – clean, comfortable facilities help keep everyone happy and focused.
Choice of units for festival toilet hire
At JB Event Facilities, we offer a wide range of portable toilet units and luxury toilet trailers that are ideal for festivals of every size and type.
Standard portable toilets – our range of standard, plastic portable toilet units includes the single-use, standalone portable toilet commonly associated with festivals and construction sites. They offer scalability to organisers as they can be hired in large numbers and put in place quickly and easily.
However, reputational considerations are important and luxury toilet units offer festival-goers a better experience and greater comfort – things that will go a long way in your festival being memorable.
Luxury portable toilets – our wide choice of luxury toiler units is ideal for backstage and VIP areas. With trailers that will accommodate from fewer that 100 users to in excess of 400, we have the perfect trailer for your needs. The Luxury 5 Bay Fresh Flush is powered by solar technology, making it generator-free, while the Luxury 4+2 unit and the Luxury 8-Bay unit will each serve up to 450 users across 8 hours. For exclusive areas or areas where demand is lower, the Luxury 3+1 unit is our most popular and versatile trailer.
Portable disabled toilet hire – our portable disabled toilets allow organiser to be compliant and their events accessible and inclusive. The plastic disabled toilet, the accessible vacuum pod and the luxury disabled toilet are DDA compliant and all feature integral baby-changing facilities for family-friendly events.
Luxury vacuum toilet pods – these innovative water-saving units are perfect for environmentally-conscious organisers. Not only do they save up to 90% of water compared to the equivalent flushing unit, but they are 100% chemical-free. In addition to the accessible pods, we offer male vacuum pods, female vacuum pods, and a vacuum urinal pod.
Urinal hire – installed near to refreshments posts or beer tents, portable urinals can keep the queues moving, and traffic free-flowing. They also free up cubicle trailers for female users.
With the exception of our plastic toilets, all our units can be mains drain connected.
Don’t forget portable shower hire
If your festival runs for several days, portable shower hire is another game-changer. Pairing temporary toilet hire for festivals with mobile shower hire is especially popular for camping events, crew areas, and artist compounds. Showers help improve hygiene, morale, and overall wellbeing – and they’re increasingly expected at larger festivals. Read more about Why you need portable shower units at a music festival.
Festival toilet hire and portable shower hire from JB Event Facilities Ltd.
Toilets might not be the headline act, but they play a huge role in how your event is remembered. Upgrade where it matters, think beyond the basics, and your festival will be better for it. Our best advice? Plan early. Festival season is busy, and the best units get booked fast. Working with a specialist provider like JB Event Facilities who understands festival toilet hire means fewer headaches, smoother logistics, and happier guests.
Contact us
To find out more about our festival toilet hire and portable shower hire, email the team at info@jbeventfacilities.co.uk or call for a friendly, no-obligation chat on 01280 851200.
