Pop-up gazebo hire
The pop-up gazebo provides a fast, reliable cover solution, designed for simple events and logistical needs.
Agile solution
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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
Formats actually in our catalogue. Each additional bay increases the area and the capacity. Capacities to be confirmed against your site. Allow 0.5 m of clearance on every side (1 m to work comfortably).
Format
Area
Capacity
Walls
3 × 3 m
site 4 × 4 m
9 m²
7 seated · 12 standing
3 × 3 m
9 m²
site 4 × 4 m
Capacity
7 seated · 12 standing
Walls
4 × 4 m
site 5 × 5 m
16 m²
13 seated · 21 standing
4 × 4 m
16 m²
site 5 × 5 m
Capacity
13 seated · 21 standing
Walls
3 × 6 m
site 4 × 7 m
18 m²
15 seated · 24 standing
3 × 6 m
18 m²
site 4 × 7 m
Capacity
15 seated · 24 standing
Walls
5 × 5 m
site 6 × 6 m
25 m²
20 seated · 33 standing
5 × 5 m
25 m²
site 6 × 6 m
Capacity
20 seated · 33 standing
Walls
4 × 8 m
site 5 × 9 m
32 m²
26 seated · 42 standing
4 × 8 m
32 m²
site 5 × 9 m
Capacity
26 seated · 42 standing
Walls
5 × 10 m
site 6 × 11 m
50 m²
41 seated · 66 standing
5 × 10 m
50 m²
site 6 × 11 m
Capacity
41 seated · 66 standing
Walls
Indicative 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
- Standard sizes: 6 sizes from 3 × 3 m to 5 × 10 m (9 to 50 m²) — 3, 4, 5 m spans, 7 to 41 guests at a seated meal
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.
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
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Cocktail at the château under pop-up gazebos
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Banquet under an arched marquee
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Twin-pitch reception
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Orangery reception — venue with character
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Crystal twin-pitch wedding — private estate
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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
This is a light, ancillary shelter — most often set up alongside a main structure. We work on complete receptions, usually from around 80 guests and 120 m² of structure. Tell us about your project anyway: we'll say straight away whether we're the right fit.
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 & réponse 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 your pop-up gazebo
8 practical answers to prepare your pop-up gazebo hire: capacities, prices, materials, logistics.
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 response 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). Response 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.
In peak season (May to September, especially for weddings), we recommend booking 4 to 6 months ahead to have the full choice of the catalogue. In low season or for corporate events, 4 to 8 weeks is generally enough. For urgent projects, we assess availability case by case and send a detailed response within 24 h with a realistic execution plan.
Our catalogue covers every format: glass marquee and cathedral glass marquee (signature prestige), orangery (grand-style prestige), marquee from 5 to 20 m wide, nomadic stretch tent (Berber tent) from 50 to over 500 m², transparent crystal tent, silhouette tent (sailcloth), bamboo marquee, reception tipi, velum tent, arched tent, modular pagoda tents (3×3 m to 6×12 m), pop-up gazebos, folding tents, rooftop tents, decked-platform structures, canopies, as well as demountable halls, storage tents and large-span structures for B2B uses. Capacity from 20 to over 2,000 people.