South Africa's Marquee Tent Manufacturer Since 1999.
Peg & pole, framed, mini marquees and stretch tents — manufactured in Midrand for events, churches, weddings, schools, sports clubs and corporate clients nationwide.
Available in a wide range of colours, including block-out PVC.
What is a marquee tent?
A marquee tent is a large covered structure for events, churches, weddings and funerals. Some people search for a marque tent or a marquee tent. It is the same thing. We make four kinds in our Midrand factory: peg and pole marquees, framed marquees with no centre poles, mini marquees and stretch tents. Churches choose peg and pole most, because you add midsections to reach the length you need.
Every tent is first-grade PVC with UV protection, fire retardant and waterproofing as standard. We make and sell marquees. We do not hire them out. Send us your guest count and we will send a free quote, usually within 24 hours.
Four Marquee Tent Types. One Manufacturer.
Every tent is manufactured in our Midrand workshop using first-grade PVC fabric with UV protection, fire retardant and waterproofing as standard. Available in a wide range of colours, including block-out PVC.
Peg & Pole Marquees
Versatile · Expandable · Church Favourite
Our most popular product. Peg & pole marquees are expandable and ideal for churches, funerals, large events, weddings and school functions. Modular by design — add midsections to reach any length.
Available Sizes
Advantages
- Ideal for churches, crusades, funerals and events
- Flexible to suit most venues
- Expandable modular design
- Easy to transport
- 5m perimeter clearance required
- Can be installed permanently
Framed Marquees
Elegant · No Centre Poles · Corporate Choice
Elegant, versatile, and designed for maximum flexibility, framed marquees offer a completely open interior without centre poles and can be extended to suit events of virtually any size. Perfect for corporate functions, weddings, exhibitions, and any event where uninterrupted floor space matters.
Available Sizes
Advantages
- Ideal for churches, events, rentals, classrooms, and field hospitals
- Complete kit with easy assembly
- Expandable modular design
- Perfect for rental businesses
- Flexible for different venues
- 5m perimeter clearance required
- Can be installed permanently on most surfaces
Mini Marquees
Compact · Easy Setup · Smaller Events
Lightweight and compact, mini marquees are easy to transport, store and handle. Perfect for smaller events, churches, community gatherings and where space is at a premium.
Available Sizes
Advantages
- Ideal for churches, crusades, funerals, and parties
- Quick to transport and assemble
- Only 2m perimeter clearance required
- High-pitched design creates a spacious, attractive interior
Stretch Tents
Freeform · Stylish · All-Weather
Made from 2-ply heavy-duty stretch fabric, our stretch tents are designed to withstand South African weather conditions. Their freeform shape works beautifully for weddings, outdoor restaurants and creative events.
Standard Sizes
Custom sizes available on request
Advantages
- Available as a complete kit or tent only
- Ideal for outdoor events and weddings
- Easy to transport
- Permanent or semi-permanent installation option
Add-ons & Accessories
Complete your tent with the right accessories. We manufacture and supply everything you need for a fully kitted event space.
Seating Capacity Guide
Use these per-m² figures to estimate how many people your tent will comfortably seat. Applies to all tent types.
Material and Manufacturing Standards
Premium first-grade PVC (550, 700 or 800 g/m²) with UV resistance, fire-retardant and anti-bacterial protection as standard for exceptional strength, durability, and long-term performance. Reinforced with a full Panama-weave polyester base cloth — using two yarns in both directions — provides exceptional tear and tensile strength for outstanding durability and long-term performance.
All seams are high-frequency PVC welded — stronger and more waterproof than stitching alone. Weldable webbing reinforcement at stress points.
Heavy-duty galvanised steel poles and frames provide exceptional structural strength and long-lasting corrosion protection. The durable finish is low maintenance and built to last.
Not Sure What Size Tent You Need?
Tell us your guest count and seating style — get the right size instantly. South Africa's tent-industry sizing rules, built in.
- Accounts for aisles, tables and service walkways
- Recommends peg & pole vs framed vs stretch
- Pricing guidance included — no surprise quotes
Common questions
Can I buy marquee tents direct from your factory?
Yes. Midrand Tarp & Tent makes peg & pole, framed and mini marquees and stretch tents in our own factory at Tillbury Park, Midrand, Gauteng, and has done since 1999. You buy direct from the people who make the tent, and we sell to churches, hire companies, event companies, schools and corporate clients. If you need several tents, tell us the sizes and quantities and we'll send a free quote, usually within 24 hours.
Do you sell framed marquees, and do you supply Cape Town and Durban?
Yes. We manufacture framed marquees in the 3m, 5m, 6m, 9m, 12m and 15m series in our Midrand factory. They have no centre poles, come as a complete kit and are expandable, so you can extend them to the length you need. We serve customers across South Africa, including Cape Town and Durban, and Sub-Saharan Africa. We don't deliver ourselves, but we're happy to recommend reliable courier and transport options.
Do you make clear span structure tents for weddings and events in South Africa?
Yes. Our framed marquees give a completely open interior with no centre poles, so the whole floor is usable. They suit weddings, corporate functions, exhibitions and other events, and can be extended to suit events of virtually any size. We make them in Midrand and sell them to event companies, hire companies, churches and corporate clients across South Africa.
What size peg and pole tent does a church need for 500 people?
Peg & pole marquees come in our 10m, 13m, 15m, 18m and 34m series and are modular, so you add midsections to reach the length you need, which is why churches choose them most. To work out the floor area, multiply your number of people by the space per person: 0.50 m² for chairs only, 0.35 m² for benches or 0.65 m² for chairs with aisles. For 500 people on chairs with aisles that is about 325 m², before you add room for a stage or pulpit and the 5m clearance needed around the tent. Send us your numbers and layout and we'll recommend the right size; houses of worship also get a special discount.
Can I buy tent equipment from you to start up a hire business in Johannesburg?
Yes. We don't hire out tents ourselves; we manufacture and sell them, and many of our customers are hire companies. Our framed marquees come as a complete kit and suit rental businesses well, and we also make peg & pole marquees, mini marquees and stretch tents. We supply the extras too: sidewalls and roofs, entrance tents, windows, signage panels, pegs and poles, rope and ratchets, lifting equipment and expandable king poles. Tell us what you want to start with and we'll quote within 24 hours.
Is your tent material flame retardant PVC coated polyester, and is it made in South Africa?
Yes. Our tents are made from first-grade PVC (550, 700 or 800 g/m²) on a full Panama-weave polyester base cloth, with fire retardant, UV protection and anti-bacterial treatment as standard. We use South African-manufactured PVC, and every tent is made in our Midrand workshop. Ask us for the full technical specifications of the tent you're looking at.
Is your tent fabric fire retardant to a named standard (for example SANS or SABS)? Which one?
No, only on request of the customer.
Is your marquee roof fabric waterproof and UV treated?
Yes. Waterproofing and UV protection come as standard on every tent we make, along with fire retardant. All seams are high-frequency PVC welded, which is stronger and more waterproof than stitching alone, and stress points are reinforced with weldable webbing. The South African-manufactured PVC we use is made for African conditions, with strong UV resistance and colour retention.
Which tents work best for funerals?
Peg & pole marquees and mini marquees are both well suited to funerals. Peg & pole marquees are expandable and easy to transport, and you can add midsections to make them longer. Mini marquees are compact, quick to transport and assemble, and need only 2m clearance around them, which helps where space is tight. We manufacture both in Midrand and sell them to churches and hire companies across South Africa; tell us how many people you usually need to cover and we'll recommend a size.
How do you work out how many guests a marquee fits? For example, how many seated at round tables in a 10m x 20m framed marquee?
Allow about 0.5 m² per person for cinema or church seating, and about 1.2 m² per person at round tables.
Do you sell to event companies, and is there trade or bulk pricing?
Yes and yes.
Do you deliver and put up tents outside Gauteng?
No deliveries or installations. We have contractor that do installations we can refer customers to.
Do you keep spare parts (poles, pegs, ratchets, panels) for marquees you have sold?
Yes.
Ready to Spec Your Tent?
Not sure which type suits your event? Call us — our team has 25+ years of experience matching the right tent to the right brief.