A hiring a sailcloth tent from Afest is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to combine elegance, atmosphere and comfort. Thanks to the semi-transparent fabric you enjoy natural light by day and a warm, romantic glow by night. Ideal for weddings, garden parties, communions and corporate events.
At Afest you hire sailcloth tents that are matched entirely to your location, number of guests and the look you want.
Capacity from 50 to 760 people
round, oval, L- or U-shape
Waterproof, light-transmitting canvas (translucent)
Fully closable with transparent or solid sidewalls.
✔ Suitable for weddings, garden parties and corporate events, all year round.
Two Afest sailcloth tents, linked in an L-shape.
We only choose materials that can stand up to changeable Belgian weather, without giving up anything in aesthetics.
The light, flowing canvas and the high peaks create a luxurious, exclusive look that instantly sets the tone for your event. A sailcloth tent is not an ordinary tent, but a real eye-catcher.
Thanks to transparent sidewalls the tent can be fully closed. No wind inside and heat is retained better, so you can hold events in spring, summer and winter without worry.
The semi-transparent canvas lets soft daylight in during the day and creates a warm, romantic glow in the evening. Ideal for photos, dinners and an atmospheric dance floor.
From a compact garden to a large event meadow: our sailcloth tents are available in various dimensions and layouts, entirely matched to your location and number of guests.
The table below gives an overview of the available dimensions and capacity of our sailcloth tents.
DIMENSIONS
FLOOR AREA
STANDING / RECEPTION
WALKING DINNER
SEATED DINNER
10 × 10 m (round)
100 m²
± 100 people
± 71 people
± 55 people
10 × 16 m
160 m²
± 160 people
± 114 people
± 88 people
10 × 22 m
220 m²
± 220 people
± 157 people
± 122 people
14 × 14 m (round)
196 m²
± 196 people
± 140 people
± 108 people
14 × 20 m
280 m²
± 280 people
± 200 people
± 155 people
14 × 26 m
364 m²
± 364 people
± 260 people
± 202 people
14 × 32 m
448 m²
± 448 people
± 320 people
± 248 people
14 × 38 m
532 m²
± 532 people
± 380 people
± 295 people
20 × 20 m
400 m²
± 400 people
± 285 people
± 222 people
20 × 26 m
520 m²
± 520 people
± 371 people
± 288 people
20 × 32 m
640 m²
± 640 people
± 457 people
± 355 people
20 × 38 m
760 m²
± 760 people
± 542 people
± 422 people
Allow 2 extra metres all around the tent for anchoring. All capacities are indicative. Seated at round tables? Then allow ± 2 m² per person.
Alongside the classic layout, we also install our sailcloth tents in an L-vorm: two tents joining at an angle. Ideal if you want the dinner and the reception or dance floor in separate zones, without adding a second standalone tent.
A visual selection of our most-chosen sailcloth tents, matched to different types of events.
Ideal for intimate celebrations
Our most-chosen layout
Extra space without losing any atmosphere
Wide and airy look
For larger events
Maximum impact
For large weddings and corporate events
The longest in the 14m range
Grand & open character
Generous width, plenty of layout freedom
For large-scale events
Festival feel with an elegant look
The price of a sailcloth tent depends on several factors, such as the dimensions, the layout and the season. Our sailcloth tents start from €1,250 for the smallest layout. Below you will find indicative prices for our most requested sizes.
10 × 16 metres
from €2,000
14 × 20 metres
from €3,500
20 × 20 metres
from €5,000
Indicative prices for the tent itself, excluding VAT. Transport, flooring and options are charged separately. You always get a tailored quote.
What is included as standard with an Afest sailcloth tent?
With Afest, for a sailcloth tent too, you choose a fully looked-after complete solution. Our indicative prices include as standard:
transport of the sailcloth tent
professional set-up and take-down
solid anchoring suited to the ground
technical installation by experienced professionals
So in advance you know exactly where you stand, with no surprises or hidden costs.
No hassle and no surprises. We arrange everything, you focus on your celebration.
Tell us what you are celebrating, where and with how many guests. We think along with you and advise the right tent and layout for your location.
Within 24 to 48 hours you receive a clear quote, with transport, set-up and take-down included. No hidden costs.
Our team delivers and sets everything up: firmly anchored, neatly finished and ready on the agreed date.
You enjoy your celebration. Afterwards we take everything down and leave the site tidy.
Carpets add extra warmth, comfort and atmosphere to your party tent. They are ideal for marking out zones or giving a ceremony an extra stylish touch.
A wooden floor adds extra comfort, stability and a polished look to your party tent. It makes your event more pleasant for guests and lifts the whole experience, both visually and practically.
Curtains are an exclusive finishing option for sailcloth tents. They soften the light, add elegance and give a refined, luxurious look inside the tent.
When anchoring into the ground is not possible, we work with discreet concrete blocks. That keeps the tent safely and stably in place, without damage to the location.
Festoon lighting brings atmosphere, warmth and cosiness to every party tent. In the evening especially, it creates a romantic, festive look that sets the right tone straight away.
Smooth service! Very happy.
Lore Simoen
Really fast service! We decided very late to switch to a tent because the weather forecast was not good, and we were helped straight away. Very friendly and very tidy.
Vicky Vanhee
Last month I hired a tent for my 30th birthday. Chloé, Dylan and Stan did a great job, which meant I could really enjoy the party. Afest comes highly recommended!
David Vermeulen
Afest, you are a top company, with real craftsmen. Nothing is too much trouble: measured out, dressed up and even in hot weather the tent was standing in no time. A big thank you for making our celebration unforgettable!
Lynn Eggermont
Good service.
Everything is delivered exactly as agreed beforehand.
Very happy!
Valerie Verhaeghe
Top service!
We hired a tent from this company for our wedding and would call on them again straight away.
Good explanations during the set-up and take-down of the tent. Very nice equipment and very good prices. Definitely recommended!
Kobe meirlaen
Very happy with the professional collaboration. The owners think along creatively and deliver quality work! Thank you very much!
Delfien T.
Sabrina Buggenhout
Emmy Vanrobaeys
Very happy with the collaboration with Afest.
Very customer-friendly, clear agreements. Lovely people to work with.
Thank you 😊
Jolien
Take a look at a selection of events we had the pleasure of covering across West Flanders.
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The price of a sailcloth tent depends on the dimensions, the season and the layout. The hire price starts on average from €1.250.
For an exact price tailored to your location and event, you can with no obligation quote with no obligation.
Depending on the dimensions and the layout (standing or seated), sailcloth tents offer room for roughly 50 to 760 guests. We are happy to help you choose so the tent matches your event perfectly.
Sailcloth tents are available in various dimensions. As a guideline:
Do you also need a dance floor, bar or extra space? Share your plans with us and we will gladly advise you on the right size.
All around the tent, roughly 2 metres of extra space is needed for correct and safe anchoring.
In most cases yes. Sailcloth tents can be set up on grass or other suitable surfaces. If anchoring into the ground is not possible, we work with concrete blocks as an alternative.
Yes. The fabric of our sailcloth tents is completely waterproof.
The canvas is coated on both the inside and the outside and keeps its quality and appearance, even with long and intensive use in changing weather conditions.
Yes, the sailcloth tent is suitable for every season. In summer it offers an open feel, while in colder months it can be closed with sidewalls and heated if needed for extra comfort
Yes, absolutely. The sidewalls of our sailcloth tents are flexible and can easily be rolled up. Ties hold them neatly in place, creating an open, airy feel
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