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How to Choose Festival tents
Although sunshine is never guaranteed at festivals in the UK, what we can guarantee is a huge range of festival tents to keep you sheltered whatever the weather. From pop up festival tents to heavy duty tents for larger groups, we've got every style of festival shelter to help make the big day a success.
Not sure what to take to a festival? Check our festival checklist for ideas and inspiration.
Camp Responsibly With A Trespass Festival Tent
Unfortunately, festivals are known for waste at the end of the day. To prevent this we recommend buying a festival tent that you love and pack it away at the end of the weekend to use again. It will last season after season - you will save money and encourage others to camp responsibly. Choose a pop up festival tent that is spacious enough for a comfortable weekend, and consider the style - bold colours and designs make it easier to find at large-scale festivals. Before the festival, practice pitching it in the garden so that when the festival comes around you can fully enjoy it stress-free!
Festival tents come in a few practical styles, each suited to different group sizes and comfort preferences.
- Pop up tents: Designed for instant pitching, pop up festival tents unfold and stand within seconds. They are ideal for first-time festival goers, late arrivals, or anyone who wants minimal setup effort.
- Small dome tents: Lightweight and compact, these are suitable for solo campers or short weekend festivals where sleeping space is the priority.
- Two to three person festival tents: Provide extra room for bags, sleeping mats, and personal items, making them a popular option for couples or friends sharing a tent.
- Inflatable tents: Use air beams instead of poles, allowing fast setup with a pump. These offer more structure and stability while remaining simple to pitch.
Each festival tent style balances speed, space, and portability for short-term outdoor use.
Materials and How They Work
Festival tents use lightweight materials that are easy to transport while still offering weather protection.
- Polyester flysheets: Quick drying, durable, and commonly used for festival tents due to their low weight and ease of care.
- PU coatings: Applied to the outer fabric to provide waterproof protection against rain and damp ground.
- Groundsheets: Made from durable polyethylene or polyester to protect against moisture and mud.
- Fiberglass or lightweight poles: Keep weight low and make pitching simple, ideal for short festival stays.
These materials help festival tents stay practical, affordable, and easy to handle.
Choosing the right features helps improve comfort and convenience during busy festival weekends.
- Quick pitch or pop up design for fast setup
- Compact packed size for easy carrying
- Lightweight construction for campsite transport
- Ventilation panels to reduce condensation
- Internal pockets for small essentials
- Bright or distinctive colors to make your tent easy to spot
- Durable groundsheet to handle muddy conditions
These features help festival tents remain practical and stress free to use.
Selecting the right size tent improves comfort during the festival.
- Solo festival trips: Small one to two person pop up tents are lightweight and easy to manage.
- Couples or friends: Two to three person festival tents provide extra space for sleeping bags and bags.
- Group camping: Multiple small festival tents are often more practical than one large tent, making pitching and packing easier.
- Weekend festivals: Compact and quick-pitch designs are ideal for short stays where speed matters more than long-term comfort.
Matching tent size to your group ensures enough space without unnecessary bulk.
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What type of tent is best for festivals?
- Festival tents that are lightweight, quick to pitch, and easy to carry work best. Pop up tents are especially popular because they require minimal setup and save time on arrival.
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Are pop up tents good for festivals and easy to pitch?
- Yes. Pop up festival tents are designed to pitch in seconds, making them ideal for crowded campsites and late arrivals. They are simple to use and require very little effort.
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Are festival tents waterproof and suitable for all weather?
- Most festival tents are waterproof enough for typical UK festival conditions, handling light to moderate rain. For heavy rain or longer stays, choosing a tent with taped seams and a higher waterproof rating improves protection.
