Event Shelters: When and Why You Need One

Outdoor evening event with guests mingling under festoon lights, featuring a large white event shelter with draped sides, surrounded by trees and warm ambient lighting.
The warm and welcoming atmosphere as guests arrive at the party venue

You’ve sorted your sound. You’ve sorted your lights. But have you sorted your shelter?

If you’re hosting an outdoor event, an event shelter isn’t just a “nice-to-have”, it’s a day-saver. At JET Equipment Hire, we’ve seen it all: sudden downpours, scorching sunshine, random wind gusts. A solid shelter often ends up being the MVP of the whole setup.

What Exactly is an Event Shelter?

Think of it as your all-weather insurance policy. Our Coleman Shelter Pro 14’x14′ is a sturdy, weather-resistant canopy that protects from sun, wind, and rain. It sets up fast and can be fully enclosed with optional sides and a door kit.

(Bonus: Add the sidewalls and you’ll not only block the breeze-you’ll create a private, pro-looking hub that people naturally gravitate to.)

Top Reasons You Might Need an Event Shelter

1. Protect Your Gear

Speakers, mixers, microphones – none of them enjoy a soaking. A shelter keeps your kit dry, safe, and working.

2. Keep Your Crew Comfortable

Whether it’s the MC, the DJ, or the scorekeeper, no one wants to bake in the sun or dodge showers while trying to do their job.

3. Create a Focal Point

Event shelters naturally draw people in. Great for info points, first aid tents, judging tables, or anywhere folks need to find fast.

4. Boost Your Event’s Professionalism

Even a small event looks sharp and well-planned with a neat, functional shelter. Bonus points if it’s branded or coordinated with your setup.

5. Adapt to the Midlands Weather

Let’s be honest – sun at noon, rain by two is a pretty standard forecast around here. Shelters help you stay ready for whatever the skies decide.

Daytime rooftop event with guests seated under a fabric-covered shelter, surrounded by hanging baskets and sunlit views of the city skyline.

Our Shelter Hire Options

  • Coleman Shelter Pro 14’x14′:
    £50 per day / £75 per weekend
  • Sides and Door Kit Add-On:
    £10 per day / £15 per weekend

All hires include delivery and basic setup across Coventry, Birmingham, Warwickshire, and the surrounding areas.

(Heads up: they go fast in summer, so early booking is definitely your friend.)

Need Something Different? Just Ask.

If you’re looking for a specific size, shape, or even a branded shelter that we don’t currently stock, let us know – we can often source exactly what you need from our list of trusted partners in and around the West Midlands. Whether it’s for a large corporate gig or something quirky and bespoke, we’re happy to help make it happen.

Book Your Shelter Today

From music festivals to school fairs, we’ve got you (literally & physically) covered.

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