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Tips For Setting Up An Outdoor Entertainment Area This Summer

January 2, 2026-4 min read

There’s nothing better than outdoor entertaining in summer. The delicious smell of BBQ, the sound of splashing from the pool and beats from your favourite playlist setting the mood for your party. Don’t have an outdoor entertainment area set up? Don’t worry – here’s our top 4 products for setting up your backyard for fun summer BBQs, parties and general summer lazin’-about.

Happily family and friends enjoying barbequed food in their outdoor entertainment area

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1. Take The Music Outdoors With SONOS Move 2

The outdoor living must-have is the SONOS Move 2. This weather and drop resistant wireless speaker can be controlled by voice, the Sonos App or Bluetooth to give you ultimate control of your playlists and volume without getting up from your poolside lounge chair – or from tongs-duty at the BBQ. Packed with features that Sonos is renowned for, such as brilliant sound, deep bass and automatic Trueplay™ tuning, this durable, battery-powered smart speaker is perfect for indoor and outdoor summer entertaining.

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2. Movies Under The Stars With Samsung

The Samsung The Freestyle Portable Smart FHD Projector is feature packed at an incredible price. This projector features a 100" screen size with Full HD resolution powered by Samsung's PurColour technology, delivering vivid cinematic visuals. Plus, the built-in Tizen operating system and Dolby Digital Plus audio provide smart connectivity and immersive sound.

Shop The Samsung The Freestyle Portable Smart FHD Projector

3. Sizzle Up Some Summer Treats On A Weber BBQ

An entertainer’s best friend - host the ultimate get together this summer with tasty treats courtesy of a Weber BBQ. Whether you choose a Weber Q 2600N+ or a Weber Family Q 3100N+, you will enjoy the benefits of a gas BBQ that fits perfectly into your entertaining space - balconies and courtyards included! Enjoy the delicious taste of backyard barbecuing in an easy, convenient, and time-saving form. With its versatile ability to sear steaks, whilst also bake a cake, a Weber BBQ is just what you need to complete your outdoor living space. Shop Weber BBQs

4. Keep Your Friends Close And Your Drinks Closer With A CHiQ Bar Fridge

Everyone knows that cold, refreshing drinks are the cherry on top of a perfect summer get together, so expand your fridge space and keep all your guests hydrated with a CHiQ bar fridge. CHiQ bar fridges are the perfect size, providing you with extra space outside for when you have company. Crisper drawers work to fulfill all your fresh garnish needs, so that your G&T will never be lime-less nor your mojito mint-less. Shop CHiQ Bar Fridges

Now that you’re inspired to create the perfect outdoor living space, visit The Good Guys in-store or online and explore our range of outdoor cooking and portable audio, so that you can become the host of the year.

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