🎪 Marquees for Festivals: Your Ultimate Event Ally

Russ Sizer • May 21, 2025

Whether it's a music festival, food fair, community celebration, or cultural gathering, marquees are the unsung heroes of the festival world. At Zest Marquees, we've supported countless outdoor events across Northamptonshire and beyond, helping festival organisers bring their vision to life with style, comfort, and practicality.

 

So, if you're planning a festival and looking for flexible, weather-proof structures, a marquee is the perfect choice.

 

🌦 Weather? No Worries

Let's face it: British weather is unpredictable. One minute it's blazing sunshine, the next it's showers. A marquee offers peace of mind with shelter from the rain and the heat, keeping guests, performers, and staff protected all day (and night).

Zest Marquees provides:

  • Fully waterproof marquees
  • Optional heating or ventilation
  • Custom layouts for large or small spaces

No need to gamble with the forecast—we've got you covered.

 

🎤 Versatility for Any Festival Zone

One of the most significant benefits of marquees? Their versatility. They can be tailored for all kinds of festival purposes:

  • Main stage cover for performances
  • VIP or chill-out lounges
  • Food and drink tents
  • Workshops and community areas
  • Merchandise stalls or ticket booths

You tell us the purpose; we'll provide the perfect structure.

 

🌍 Create a Branded, Immersive Experience

Marquees are blank canvases for creativity. Whether you're going for boho chic, eco-friendly minimalism, or a colourful carnival theme, we can help bring your branding or atmosphere to life with:

  • Custom lighting and furniture
  • Themed decor and signage
  • Flexible flooring and clear-span spaces

Stand out from the crowd—literally!

 

🎪 Easy to Scale Up (or down)

From intimate community fests to large-scale music events, our marquee sizes can scale with your needs. Whether you're catering for 50 or 5,000, we can create the correct layout and number of structures.

Bonus? Our experienced team handles everything:

  • Delivery
  • Setup
  • Take-down

Leaving you to focus on the important stuff, like the lineup and logistics.

 

🛠 Built for Functionality

Our marquees can be fitted with:

  • Dance floors for late-night sessions
  • Staging areas for speakers or performers
  • Chairs, tables & bars for food service areas
  • Lighting & power solutions to keep things running after dark

They're not just beautiful—they're practical, too.

 

📍 Local Experts, Festival-Ready

Based in Northamptonshire, Zest Marquees supports events across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and beyond. Whether it's a one-day community festival or a multi-day summer event, we're the local experts you can rely on.

 

🎉 Let's Make Your Festival One to Remember

Planning a festival? Let Zest Marquees be your event partner. With our range of high-quality marquees and accessories, we'll help you create a memorable, seamless experience for every guest.

 

Get in touch today to start planning your Festival!

 

We've options to suit all budgets and requirements.

 

Our team is ready to discuss your requirements today. Call 07533 023225 or email sales@zestmarquees.co.uk

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