Printed Star Shade Tents

A printed star shade tent, often just called a star tent, is a single-mast event canopy with a sculptural, star-shaped roof, printed edge to edge in your artwork.

It hangs from one telescopic centre pole with curved legs and open sides, so it gives height and a large branded surface with no corner poles in the way.

Gala Graphics makes them in six sizes from 6m to 16m in 500D PVC-coated polyester, printed in full-colour dye sublimation. Buy a star shade tent, request a quote or download a brochure. Our guide to custom printed star shade tents covers the range in full.

Explore the Star Shade Range

A printed star tent on a blank background, branded for the Scouts

What a star shade tent is

The star-shaped canopy hangs from a single telescopic centre pole on curved legs, which opens up a spacious display area with clear sides for people to walk into. The elevated peak lifts your logo into view from across a field or forecourt, and the wide canopy takes full-colour print across its whole surface. It installs with minimal components and packs down small for transport.

Star shade tent sizes

Star shade tents come in six sizes, from 6m to 16m in 2m increments. A 6m star shade suits compact activations and smaller stands, the 8m and 10m step up the footprint for mid-sized pitches, a 12m star shade covers hospitality and display areas, and the 14m and 16m star shade give a commanding presence at festivals and large events. All six print in full colour across the canopy. If you need walls and a lockable footprint rather than an open canopy, a branded marquee is the better structure.

Printed star shade tent highlights

Fully customisable full-colour canopy printing
500D PVC-coated polyester, waterproof, UV-protected and fire retardant
Telescopic central pole for adjustable height and quick setup
Supplied with heavy-duty carry bags for both pole and canopy
Quick assembly using minimal components and ground fixings

What star shade tents are used for

Printed star shades are ideal for:

Festivals and outdoor events
Food and drink brand activations
Forecourt and dealership displays
Hospitality lounges and promo zones
Product launches and touring campaigns

The large printable canopy gives your design room to work, from full-bleed graphics to a clean single logo, with the sweeping profile keeping your brand at the centre of the space. See popular uses for printed event shelters for more.

Branded star shade on the grass by a lake

Branded star shade tent covering a picnic area

Why choose Gala Graphics printed star shade tents

Large print area

A large, uninterrupted canopy with a clean silhouette, visible across a site from the raised peak.

Weatherproof 500D material

Made from 500D PVC-coated polyester, every canopy is waterproof, UV-protected and fire retardant to meet UK safety standards.

Packs into two bags

Despite its scale, the star shade packs into two heavy-duty carry bags, one for the canopy and one for the telescopic pole, ready to load into a car or van.

In-house printing and proofs

Our in-house print team produces your design in full-colour dye sublimation with precision finishing, and you receive visual proofs before production for confidence in the final result. Our guide to supplying print-ready artwork covers what to send.

Get started

Plan your next campaign with a printed star shade tent. Request a quote to discuss sizing, artwork and delivery, or call 01709 911948 to speak to the print team.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to set up a star shade?

Around 20 to 30 minutes with two people. The telescopic pole design and simple pegging system make setup quick and intuitive.

What is the material made from?

We use 500D PVC-coated polyester, a high-quality fabric that is fully waterproof, UV-protected and fire retardant.

Can I print the entire canopy?

Yes. We can apply full-surface dye-sublimation printing in any colour or design, or just add logos for a simpler finish.

Are star shades suitable for wind and rain?

Yes. When correctly tensioned and anchored, star shade tents perform well in typical UK outdoor conditions.

How are they transported?

Each tent includes two heavy-duty carry bags: one for the fabric canopy, and one for the telescopic centre pole and fixings.

What sizes do star shade tents come in?

Six sizes, from 6m to 16m in 2m increments. Pick by the space you need to cover and how far you want the peak visible: a 6m works for a single stand, the mid sizes cover hospitality areas, and the 14m and 16m suit festival pitches and large events.

Is a star shade the same as a star tent or a star shade gazebo?

They are the same style of structure. Star shade, star tent and star canopy are used interchangeably for this single-mast printed canopy. Some people call the larger versions a star shade marquee, though it is one open canopy rather than a walled marquee.

Works Well With

The star shade is the statement piece. These are what work underneath it and around it.

Printed gazebos give you a walled, lockable base alongside the open canopy.
INFL8 inflatable shelters match the presence with a faster set up and pack down.
Branded marquees take over when the structure needs walls and months of standing.
Charity and fundraising gazebos suit collection days and community events.
Printed flags echo the height of the peak and pull the eye in from further out.
Café barriers mark out the hospitality area under and around the canopy.
Printed banners and upright outdoor banners carry the detail the canopy cannot.

Not sure which structure fits? Work through which event shelter do I need, browse the outdoor event branding range, and run the outdoor event branding checklist before you travel.