Easy and Convenient Market Stalls Made Simple.
For over two decades, Gala Tent has proudly supplied professional-grade market stall gazebos and pop-up market stalls to market traders across the UK and beyond. Whether you’re a new trader looking to start your business journey or a seasoned market vendor, we offer a wide range of reliable, weather-resistant shelters designed to support your success in any environment.
Heavyweight Aluminium Framework
Built for Daily Commercial Use
Customisable Covers
Extreme Heavyweight Aluminium Frame
Double Reinforced Joints
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At almost every town market or country fair, pop-up gazebos have become a very common sight throughout the year. Usually, if a bad wind picks up, the only ones still standing are the well-anchored Gala Shade pop-up gazebos. This is not by accident; we have dedicated over two decades to developing our products to withstand adverse weather conditions, and this is why Gala Tent is the preferred name of many market operators and outdoor traders.
Market Trader Gazebos
Intended as an easily removed trading stall to maximise public space on days when markets are not operational, the Gala Shade Pro 50 stands out as the best heavy duty gazebo for market stalls. It is a robust commercial-grade structure, designed for everyday use and built to withstand the demands of high traffic areas, such as busy town centres.
Available in several sizes to accommodate different pitch spaces and dimensions, the Gala Shade Pro 50 is available with twelve different colour canopies and sidewalls as standard, with the option of customising with individual trader business names, market sponsor branding, or town and city crests. Bespoke colouring and unlimited digital printing are also available upon request.
Local Markets are enjoying a well deserved resurgence in recent years, with many Town and City Councils looking to regenerate their traditional shopping hubs around a focus of street food courts, as they battle against intense competition from online retailers who have fewer overheads. The Love Your Local Market initiative, launched by retail guru Mary Portas, and which Gala Tent enjoyed several years as the headline sponsor of, placed markets and market stalls right back into the spotlight, and many Market Operators have invested millions of pounds into attracting customers back to the stalls.
One major part of the nationwide overhaul has been upgrading the market stalls from tired frame-based rigid structures with tatty tarpaulin draped across them, and installing super-transportable, compact, and versatile pop up market stall from Gala Tent.
Find the Best Gazebo for Your Market Stall
Choosing the best gazebo for your market stall can make all the difference in a successful trading day. Gala Tent offers versatile options, from pop-up market stalls ideal for small markets to robust, heavy-duty market tents built for busy, high-traffic areas. Our gazebos cater to diverse needs, offering features like UV protection, reinforced waterproof canopies, and customisable sizes to fit any market setup.
Whether you’re trading at a farmers' market, craft fair, or festival, our structures provide the durability and style needed to create an appealing, secure stall. For market resources and trader support, we work closely with trusted organisations like the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) and the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF), and we’re proud to support initiatives like Love Your Local Market.
The wide variety of colours available lend themselves perfectly to creating a vibrant, distinctive shopping environment. Take Rotherham Market, for example, which has used contrasting and beautifully alternating Yellow and Purple Gala Shade Pro 50. Brixton Electric Avenue Market went down a different route, with Gala Tent printing the names of regular traders onto each gazebo, to ensure a uniform and classic visual for visitors to the world famous market. Barnsley Market, Stocksbridge Fox Valley Market, Keswick, Portobello, Greenwich Markets and Bolton are just a selection of the number of town and city markets which have been transformed with Gala Tent's game-changing market stall tents.
Why does the Gala Shade Pro 50 Gazebo make such a great pop-up market stall?
The Gala Shade Pro 50 is undoubtedly the UK's market operators' and traders' preferred pop up market stall, with millions of pounds of sales being processed from beneath their high quality canopies each and every week. Here are some great reasons why.
The framework is made from 2mm thick aluminium.
The hexagonal legs are a full 50mm wide.
The joints are all Profile Aluminium, as opposed to the more brittle Cast Alloy used by many, if not all, of our competitors.
The external peak pole spring allows for gentle rhythmic movement WITH the wind as opposed to fighting it, which can put strain on the frame.
The 600d Gazebo covers have an unrivalled hydrostatic head of 6000, making the tent virtually weatherproof.
This is a tent that was built for crowded areas, for regular use and built to withstand many years of use.
Pop-Up Stalls for Traders
Dependable Shelters for Every Market Day
For market traders, finding the right stall is essential for success, especially in unpredictable weather. Gala Tent’s range of pop-up market stalls and heavy-duty market gazebos are designed to protect your products and enhance the customer experience. Our structures are weather-resistant, portable, and come in various sizes to suit your trading needs.
Whether you’re setting up in a local farmer’s market or a bustling city centre, our pop-up market gazebos ensure you’re ready for the day. And, thanks to our historic significant partnerships with NABMA and NMTF, we understand what matters most to traders: durability, speed of assembly, and visual appeal. Our options allow traders to set up quickly, creating an inviting space that can handle both heavy footfall and the UK’s changing weather.
Custom Branding for a Professional Look
Creating a standout presence is crucial for any trader. Gala Tent’s branded pop-up gazebos let you showcase your business with custom designs, logo printing, and colour choices that reinforce your brand’s identity, drawing customers to your stall and making it memorable.
Pop-Up Stalls for Market Operators
Creating Social Market Spaces that Draw in Communities
Markets are increasingly becoming vibrant community hubs that combine shopping with social and dining experiences. Leading the way are markets like Barnsley Market and Leeds Kirkgate, both of which have successfully created social spaces centred around food courts, blending traditional shopping with modern communal areas. This approach not only attracts a broader audience but also extends the time visitors spend at the market, boosting both foot traffic and sales for vendors.
At Gala Tent, we offer market operators scalable, durable pop-up solutions to redesign their spaces with flexibility and ease. Our modular pop-up stalls are perfect for creating centralised food courts, outdoor dining spaces, and specialised vendor areas, allowing operators to adapt their layouts as their market grows.
Durable, Customisable Market Shelters
As an operator, selecting reliable shelters that support your traders while enhancing the overall market atmosphere is vital. Gala Tent’s heavy-duty pop-up gazebos are made from top-grade materials that withstand daily use in high-traffic areas. Custom branding options are also available, allowing operators to add cohesive branding or personalised touches for themed events, creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back.
Why work with Gala Tent for your pop-up market stall needs?
Gala Tent has worked with and for many Market related organisations over the years, from FARMA and NABMA through independent operators such as Groupe Geraud and NMTF, and as we’ve said before, we were also headline sponsors of the Love Your Local Market initiative for the past few years. We are a company that understands the needs of any market operator, and our vast experience of providing markets with market stalls means that working alongside Gala Tent to overhaul your town’s market is as much of an asset as the structures themselves.
If you or your colleagues are researching the best structure for market stalls ahead of opening a tender, we are a very flexible company who can:
Provide a free on-site demonstration of our market stalls in person
Provide heavy duty, deep ground anchors for ensuring total safety
Make minor amends and tweaks to the frame and covers to your specific requirements · Offer unlimited free design mock-ups if you need printing and branding
Deliver to any location free charge to UK mainland addresses
You can find more help on choosing the right pop up market stall over at our Advice Centre. If you’re still not sure which is the correct tent for you then please give the team a call on 01709 242454 or start a Live Chat session. Alternatively, why not drop us a message via the form below and one of the team will be back to you as quickly as possible.
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