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ABOUT US

For adventurers, creators and those who refuse to stay still...

We provide stretch tent hire, sailcloth marquee hire, and bespoke outdoor shelter solutions across Yorkshire, the North of England, and beyond. From garden parties and weddings to hospitality venues and long-term installations, our structures are designed to move with you.

What We Offer

We specialise in two types of outdoor event structures:

  • Stretch Tents – versatile, flexible, and modern. Inspired by Bedouin design, they can be shaped to fit almost any space, making them perfect for garden parties, weddings, festivals, and urban bar shelters.

  • Sailcloth Marquees – elegant, timeless, and light-filled. With ivory canvas and timber poles, they create bright, romantic spaces that feel right at home in the Yorkshire countryside.

 

Both options are fully weatherproof, adaptable, and designed to bring people together under canvas.

Why “Empty Quarter Events”?

The name isn’t just a label - it’s a story. In 2012, founders Lukas and Abbey spent years living and working in the Middle East, where they discovered the Rub’ al Khali - also known as the “Empty Quarter,” the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world. To them, it represented a place of both vast emptiness and endless possibility.

That spirit of movement and adventure sits at the heart of Empty Quarter Events. We’ve built our company on a #FollowTheSeason ethos, operating between the UK and UAE to bring events to life across continents. Our background as expats, explorers, and purveyors of alternative experiences shapes everything we do - from festival fields in Yorkshire to winter activations in Dubai.

We don’t just deliver tents. We deliver spaces that shift, adapt, and inspire - creating gatherings under canvas that are as memorable as they are meaningful.

“Not all those who wander are lost” – J.R.R. Tolkien

Empty Quarter Events provides stretch tent hire across Yorkshire and the North of England, along with sailcloth marquee hire, permanent installations, and tent sales. From weddings and garden parties to festivals, bar shelters, and corporate events, our tents create flexible, weatherproof spaces that bring people together.

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©2025 by Empty Quarter Events Ltd

Empty Quarter Events Ltd · Registered in England and Wales · Company No. 13661920 ·

Registered Office: Elmwood House, York Road, Kirk Hammerton, York, YO26 8DH · VAT No. GB444712891

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