Business Details
13 Years
experience
Unique Marquee Hire for Special Events
Festival Marquees was established in 2013 by founder Matt Favier, who brings extensive experience from the environmental and community sectors alongside a background in event creation. Our company was born from a passion for designing unique outdoor spaces, driven by dissatisfaction with the homogeneity of standard marquee offerings. We specialise in providing distinctive, earthy, and colourful tents with a wide range of interior options, while maintaining competitive pricing through our VAT-exempt status. Our commitment to ethical practices includes paying the Living Wage to all staff and minimising environmental impact through sustainable operations. With a comprehensive in-house inventory, we offer complete event solutions including marquees, flooring, lighting, furniture, and power systems.Our expertise extends to creating bespoke spaces for weddings, parties, festivals, and corporate events across the UK. We prioritise safety through industry-standard anchorage, electrical, and fire safety protocols. Our portfolio includes high-profile events for organisations such as Manchester City Council and Salford City Council. Client testimonials consistently highlight our attention to detail, reliability, and exceptional customer service. We maintain transparency in operations while offering flexible hire periods typically spanning weekends to accommodate most events.
Services
Wedding marquees
Party tents
Festival tents
Event furniture hire
Lighting packages
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique range of distinctive, colourful tents not found elsewhere
- We provide complete event packages including furniture, lighting and power
- We operate without VAT charges for private customers
- Our standard hire period covers weekends without daily rate penalties
- We maintain rigorous safety standards for all equipment and installations
What people say
Attention to detail
Pleasure to work with
Second to none service
Festival look atmosphere
Great price too
Services
Wedding Marquees
Our wedding marquees create bespoke spaces from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations for 300 guests. We offer modular frame tents with ivory linings, decorative bunting, and complete packages including flooring, lighting, and dancefloors. Clients benefit from our VAT-exempt pricing and expert guidance through every planning stage. Our packages include sound systems, catering tents, and custom lighting to create memorable settings.
Festival Tents
Our festival tents provide versatile solutions for music events, beer festivals, and community gatherings. The striking blue Toptec Epic pole tent accommodates stages and audiences up to 300 people. Available with panoramic windows and blackout covers, these structures work equally well as cinema spaces or dance venues. We include professional lighting and sound systems for complete event functionality.
Circus Tents
Our distinctive red and white circus tents create instant atmosphere for special events. Available in sizes up to 100ft long, these structures suit weddings, corporate events, and vintage markets. The classic design with tall king poles accommodates seating for 350 guests or standing crowds of 550. We provide complete packages including flooring, lighting, and heating solutions for all weather conditions.
Army Frame Tents
Our olive drab canvas army tents offer unique spaces for themed events and beer festivals. Available in lengths from 12ft to 48ft, these blackout-friendly structures work perfectly as cinema tents or dance venues. The versatile design allows complete front wall removal for stage configurations, with optional plywood flooring and fairy light decorations included.
Event Accessories
We provide comprehensive event accessories including parquet dancefloors, varnished trestle tables, and wooden folding chairs. Our inventory features Moroccan lighting, festoon drapes, and chill-out seating with deckchairs and padded stools. We also supply professional sound systems, heating units, and 8ft bar counters to complete any event setup.
People
Matt Favier
Founder
With extensive experience in environmental and community sectors, Matt established Festival Marquees eight years ago. His background in event creation and sound systems informs our unique approach to outdoor spaces. Matt personally oversees all client interactions and maintains our ethical business practices.
Questions
Do you provide complete wedding packages?
Yes, we offer comprehensive wedding packages from 80 to 160 seated guests including tents, flooring, lighting, furniture, and sound systems.
Are your prices inclusive of VAT?
No VAT charges apply as we're currently VAT exempt, making our services more affordable for private customers.
Can you accommodate themed parties?
We specialise in themed events with distinctive decor options including bunting, patterned drapes, and festival lighting.
Do you work outside Manchester?
We provide services throughout the UK, having successfully completed events from Cornwall to Scotland.
What sizes of events can you handle?
We cater for intimate gatherings of 10 people up to large festivals accommodating 580 standing guests.
Do you offer short-notice bookings?
While we recommend advance booking, we've accommodated clients with as little as one week's notice when possible.
