Pop-up gazebo hire
The pop-up gazebo provides a fast, reliable cover solution, designed for simple events and logistical needs.
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Pop-up Gazebo
The pop-up gazebo is a modular rectangular structure with an aluminium frame, quick to deploy across a wide range of dimensions. Available with or without flooring, it covers technical needs as much as simple high-capacity receptions.
- Capacity
- 20 to 400 guests
- Budget
- €
Ideal for
Technical sheet
Barnumkey facts
The key criteria to check before choosing this structure for your event.
Indicative budget — adjusted for the town, the dimensions and the options selected.
Technical specifications
- Width: 3m, 5m, 6m, 8m, 10m, 12m, 15m, 20m
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- Length: modular in 3m bays
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- Eaves height: 2.5m to 4m
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- Cover: white or translucent PVC
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When to choose it
A good choice when speed, simplicity of setup or logistical flexibility are the priorities.
Worth keeping in mind
Less suitable than a marquee or an orangery if the main goal is a premium reception result.
Format catalogue
Technical specifications by format
Most requested formats. Each additional bay increases the area and the capacity. Indicative data, to be confirmed according to your site.
Format
Area
Capacity
Setup
Walls
3 × 3 m
9 m²
Up to 15 guests
30 min
Optional3 × 3 m
9 m²
Capacity
Up to 15 guests
Setup
30 min
Walls
Optional3 × 6 m
18 m²
Up to 25 guests
45 min
Optional3 × 6 m
18 m²
Capacity
Up to 25 guests
Setup
45 min
Walls
Optional5 × 10 m
50 m²
Up to 45 guests
1h30
Optional5 × 10 m
50 m²
Capacity
Up to 45 guests
Setup
1h30
Walls
Optional6 × 12 m
72 m²
Up to 65 guests
2h
Optional6 × 12 m
72 m²
Capacity
Up to 65 guests
Setup
2h
Walls
Optional8 × 15 m
120 m²
Up to 100 guests
3h
Optional8 × 15 m
120 m²
Capacity
Up to 100 guests
Setup
3h
Walls
Optional10 × 20 m
200 m²
Up to 180 guests
4h
Optional10 × 20 m
200 m²
Capacity
Up to 180 guests
Setup
4h
Walls
Optional15 × 30 m
450 m²
Up to 400 guests
1 day
Optional15 × 30 m
450 m²
Capacity
Up to 400 guests
Setup
1 day
Walls
OptionalIndicative capacities, variable depending on the configuration (stage, bar, dance floor).
Compliance & safetyView certifications and technical specifications
70 km/h
Résistance vent
M2
Classification feu toile
CE
Marquage européen
550 g/m²
Grammage toile
2 modes
Piquetage · Lestage
Standard market specifications. BVCTS register provided on request before the event.
Structure & materials
What you need to know about your barnum
The pop-up gazebo — also called a professional folding gazebo or stand tent — is the go-to event structure for stalls, markets, jumble sales, fêtes, fairs and operational events. Light, quick to set up (30 minutes to 3 hours), available in standard sizes from 3 × 3 m to 10 × 20 m, it offers immediate protection from sun and rain without needing any heavy equipment. Its modularity and value for money make it the most widespread solution for operational events: welcome area, catering space, exhibitor stand, school fête, sporting event, open-air show. The cost of hiring a pop-up gazebo depends on the size, the number of units, the length of use, the side walls chosen and the service distance. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service run from €200 to €600 excl. VAT per day for a 3×3 m to 3×6 m size (craft stall, welcome) to €800-2,500 excl. VAT per day for a large 5×10 m to 10×20 m size (fête, trade show, sporting event). Lower rates for longer hires (≥ 3 days).
Materials & construction
- Anodised aluminium or galvanised steel frame depending on range
- 300 to 650 g/m² PVC canvas, waterproof, fire-retardant depending on use
- Removable side walls: solid, with a window or crystal
- Height-adjustable legs: 2 to 4 m depending on model
- Anchoring: stakes, sand or water ballast depending on ground
For which event?
Stall & market
At a market, a craft fair or a car-boot sale, the pop-up gazebo creates a professional sales space in 30 minutes. The 3 × 3 m and 3 × 6 m sizes are the most common for craftspeople and independent traders.
Fête & school fair
For fêtes, neighbourhood events and school jumble sales, 3 × 6 m or 5 × 10 m pop-up gazebos line up to create a covered walkway. Setup is possible by volunteers after quick training.
Sporting event
For the welcome, timing and refreshment areas of a trail run, triathlon or tournament, the pop-up gazebo provides quick protection that can be moved during the event.
Logistics area & worksite
Beyond events, the pop-up gazebo is used on worksites as a temporary covered storage area or as an on-site meeting space, with setup requiring no specialist tools.
What to plan for
- Wind: light pop-up gazebos (3 × 3 m, 3 × 6 m) are sensitive from 50 km/h. Anchoring with ballast or stakes is essential.
- Setup time: 30 min (3 × 3 m) to 3 h (10 × 20 m). No specialist equipment required for the standard sizes.
- Flat surface: a slight slope is tolerated (< 3%). The adjustable legs compensate for small irregularities.
- Storage: pop-up gazebos fold and stack easily. Provide a covered space outside the period of use.
- Branding: a branded valance (printed flounce) is available on quotation for the professional sizes.
FAQ
The pop-up gazebo is a lightweight structure, set up by 2 people without tools, in sizes from 3 × 3 m to 10 × 20 m. The marquee is a heavy event structure, put up by a professional team, from 80 m² and up to 1,500 people. The pop-up gazebo is operational, the marquee is for events.
Yes, the PVC canvas is waterproof. Make sure the side gutters drain the water properly. In heavy rain, the weight of the water on the canvas can weaken the joints if the slopes are not steep enough.
Yes. Pop-up gazebos are hired by the day, the weekend or the week. Free quote within 24 h with the date, the location and the area required.
The side walls are usually offered as an option. The quote sets out the walls included or available depending on the size.
The cost of hiring a pop-up gazebo depends on the size, the length of use (day, weekend, week), the number of units, the side walls chosen and the service area. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service run from €200 to €600 excl. VAT per day for a 3×3 m to 3×6 m size (craft stall, welcome, catering area) to €800-2,500 excl. VAT per day for a large 5×10 m to 10×20 m size (fête, trade show, sporting event). Lower rates for longer hires (≥ 3 days). Quote within 24 h.
For an individual craft stall: 3×3 m (9 m²) is enough. For an exhibitor stand with storage: 3×6 m (18 m²). For a school fête: line up several 3×6 m units in a covered walkway or opt for a 5×10 m. For a welcome area or sports refreshment point: 3×6 m to 6×12 m depending on numbers. Our team will size it precisely to your needs.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
Un aperçu concret de nos installations, du dîner privé aux événements à forte capacité.
Folding gazebos at the Mécamax circuit — Yamaha
Voir l'installation
Cocktail at the château under pop-up gazebos
Voir l'installation
Banquet under an arched marquee
Voir l'installation
Twin-pitch reception
Voir l'installation
Orangery reception — venue with character
Voir l'installation
Crystal twin-pitch wedding — private estate
Voir l'installation
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Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer barnum. The pop-up gazebo is the quickest covering structure to deploy and the most affordable in the fleet: setup in a few minutes for the small formats, maximum modularity and a competitive price. It is used for stands, service zones, markets, refreshment bars, welcome points and any context where speed of setup takes priority over the aesthetic level. We operate across the whole country, with teams that can be mobilised quickly to coordinate the setup, the access and the technical equipment. For an outdoor wedding, a corporate cocktail reception or a private reception, we size the structure, the guest flow and the technical options (flooring, lighting, heating, lining) to deliver a result that is durable, clear and consistent with your budget.
Our barnum formats
Our fleet includes pop-up gazebos from 3×3 m to 6×12 m, with white or coloured fabrics, side walls, transparent walls and integrated doors according to the desired level of enclosure.
The options include integrated LED lighting, plastic or wooden flooring, tables and chairs, and ballasting with water-filled tanks for installations where anchoring into the ground is not possible.
We recommend sizing the number of pop-up gazebos according to the surface area to be covered and allowing a margin of 10 to 15% for the service zones and access points.
Prices and budget for barnum hire
The pop-up gazebo is the least expensive structure in the fleet per square metre. The unit price is very affordable and billing is generally per unit or per m².
For projects with many pop-up gazebos, we offer tiered pricing and grouped logistics to optimise transport and setup costs.
For a tent hire service barnum in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics for barnum
Our teams handle the installation and delivery across the whole country, with a precise schedule agreed in advance with your reception venue.
Setting up a pop-up gazebo is straightforward: the small formats (3×3 m) can be installed in under 10 minutes by two people. The larger formats require 2 to 4 technicians.
Anchoring is done with stakes on soft ground or with ballast on hard ground. We provide the anchoring systems suited to the site's ground and the expected weather conditions.
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project barnum
Confirm the feasibility, the installation schedule and the technical constraints of your site. Reply within 24 h, with no obligation.
Design your event in 3D
Compose your tent and its layout, with an instant interactive plan.
How it works
Let's build your event in 3 steps
Étude & repérage
On analyse votre terrain, votre jauge et les contraintes d'accès. Pas de devis à l'aveugle, pas de mauvaise surprise sur place.
Sélection & devis sous 24 h
On valide la structure, les options et un planning clair. Devis détaillé — transport, montage et démontage inclus.
Montage la veille, démontage après
Nos équipes installent avant l'arrivée des invités, démontent une fois l'événement terminé. Le jour J vous appartient.
Everything to know before hiring a tent in France
7 practical answers to prepare your tent-hire project and organise your event with peace of mind.
En haute saison (mai à septembre, surtout pour les mariages), nous recommandons de réserver 4 à 6 mois à l'avance pour avoir le choix complet du catalogue. En basse saison ou pour les événements corporate, 4 à 8 semaines suffisent généralement. Pour les projets urgents, nous évaluons les disponibilités au cas par cas et envoyons un devis détaillé sous 24h avec un plan d'exécution réaliste.
Notre catalogue couvre tous les formats : tente verrière et verrière cathédrale (prestige signature), orangerie (prestige grand siècle), chapiteau de 5 à 20 m de large, tente stretch nomade (tente berbère) de 50 à plus de 500 m², tente cristal transparente, tente silhouette (sailcloth), chapiteau bambou, tipi de réception, tente vélum, tente arquée, pagodes modulaires (3×3 m à 6×12 m), barnums, tentes pliantes, tentes rooftop, structures sur pont boisée, auvents, ainsi que hangars démontables, tentes de stockage et grands volumes pour les usages B2B. Capacité d'accueil de 20 à plus de 2 000 personnes.
Nous intervenons dans toute la France, avec une couverture prioritaire sur les grandes agglomérations (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Lille, Nice…) et leurs périphéries dans un rayon de 50 km. Le transport et la coordination logistique sont intégrés dans chaque devis, sans frais cachés.
Oui. Nos prestations incluent systématiquement la livraison, le montage sécurisé par une équipe de techniciens professionnels, et le démontage en fin d'événement. Le devis détaille les trois postes séparément pour une lecture claire. Chaque étape est planifiée en amont avec votre lieu et vos prestataires (traiteur, décorateur, DJ).
En ordre de grandeur, comptez entre 15 et 40 € HT/m² pour la structure installée selon la gamme. Un événement privé de 80 à 120 personnes se situe généralement entre 2 000 et 5 500 €, un projet corporate de 150 à 250 personnes entre 4 500 et 12 000 €, et un grand événement type festival au-dessus de 12 000 €. Le tarif final dépend du type de structure, de la durée, des options (plancher, éclairage, chauffage) et de la saison.
Pour un événement de 100 invités, les fourchettes habituelles sont : 1 800 à 3 800 € pour un cocktail debout (80-110 m²), 2 500 à 6 000 € pour un repas assis sous chapiteau (120-150 m²), 3 500 à 8 000 € avec piste de danse et bar (150-180 m²), et 4 000 à 10 000 € pour une tente transparente premium. Le tarif inclut structure, transport, montage et démontage. Les options (plancher bois, éclairage, chauffage, habillage textile) sont chiffrées séparément.
Pour un mariage de 100 invités, la surface dépend du format : cocktail debout 80 à 110 m², repas assis 120 à 150 m², repas avec piste de danse et bar 150 à 180 m², configuration premium avec lounge 180 à 220 m². Un chapiteau de 10×15 m ou 10×18 m couvre la plupart des configurations standard. Nous établissons un plan d'implantation avec tables, flux de service, DJ, bar et zones techniques avant signature du devis.