Fun, Eye-Catching Gumball Machines for Events, Activations & Exhibitions
Our Gumball Machine Hire service provides classic, high-impact gumball machines perfect for giveaways, brand activations, exhibitions, pop-up events, retail promotions and corporate functions. These machines are visually striking, attract constant attention and offer a simple, high-throughput way to distribute prizes, sweets or branded items.
We supply full-size commercial gumball machines, mini countertop machines and premium-style glass units suitable for branding and custom fillings.
Why Gumball Machines Work for Events & Activations
Gumball machines have instant nostalgic appeal. Their bright design, rotating mechanism and satisfying prize drop make them one of the most engaging and easy-to-use attractions for all ages.
They encourage:
• High footfall
• Quick interaction
• Strong brand recall
• Queue-building traffic
• Social media moments
• Lead capture opportunities
They are ideal for busy events where you need fast, fun engagement.
We offer multiple machine styles to suit all spaces and event types:
• Classic tall design
• Ideal for exhibitions and brand activations
• High visibility and strong presence
• Perfect for retail counters and pop-up tables
• Compact but eye-catching
• Great for giveaways in tight spaces
Premium Glass Gumball Units
• High-quality appearance
• Suitable for high-end brand experiences
• Perfect for corporate events and exclusive launches
All machines operate smoothly and are designed for continuous, long-hour use.
We can fill gumball machines with a wide range of items — not just sweets. You can also provide your own items for us to load.
Popular options include:
• Branded sweets
• Colour-coded gumballs
• Small toys or novelties
• Capsule balls with mini prizes
• QR-code prize reveals
• Promotional inserts
• Discount tokens
• Product samples
Capsule-based fillings allow for QR competitions, digital prizes or multi-level reward systems.
Branding Options (Optional)
If required, your gumball machine can be customised with:
• Logo decals
• Side-panel stickers
• Branded signage
• Custom colour themes
• Campaign messages
• QR codes for competitions or lead capture
Branding transforms a classic machine into a powerful promotional tool.
Gumball machines work exceptionally well on exhibition stands because they offer:
• Fast interaction
• High pass-through engagement
• Minimal operating requirements
• A fun reason for visitors to stop
They help generate leads, start conversations and keep visitors at your stand longer.
Available for:
• ExCeL London
• Olympia London
• Business Design Centre
• NEC Birmingham
• Manchester Central
• All major UK venues
Ideal for Retail & Consumer Activations
Gumball machines are great for driving activity in:
• Shopping centres
• Store launches
• Product sampling events
• Street marketing
• Pop-up shops
• Seasonal promotions
They add fun and colour to any consumer-facing marketing setup.
Add Social Media Interaction
People love filming the twist, drop and surprise of opening a gumball or capsule. This creates instant user-generated content that enhances your campaign visibility.
We can integrate:
• Branded hashtags
• QR scan-to-win mechanics
• Social CTA signage
• Digital prize reveals
This encourages sharing and expands your reach.
Lead Capture Made Easy
Gumball machines can support lead-generation campaigns when:
• Capsules contain QR codes
• Prizes require registration
• Visitors scan to unlock extra rewards
This makes the machine a powerful physical-to-digital conversion tool.
Fast Delivery, Setup & Removal
We handle everything, including delivery, loading, setup, testing and collection. Machines arrive fully prepared and ready to operate.
Suitable for venues, retail environments, exhibition build days and corporate locations.
Nationwide Hire
We provide gumball machine hire across:
• London
• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Leeds
• Liverpool
• Glasgow
• Edinburgh
• Entire UK for multi-city activations
For more interactive machines, branded giveaways and activation-ready attractions, visit Boutique Party Hire, our main corporate events website.
Book Gumball Machine Hire
Ready to hire gumball machines for your event or promotion?
We can supply, fill and deliver the perfect setup for your campaign.
Email: info@boutiquepartyhire.co.uk
Call: 0208 087 3788