Object type
Inflatable event tent and dome
- Transparent Christmas dome
- 6.5 m high
An inflatable event tent is a shelter held up by air, with inflated arches or as a bubble, that covers an area without poles. Digital Inflatables built a dome 20 m across and 10 m high for the PlanetSolar Foundation, a 49 m² tent for Groupe Grisoni and a 4 m x 4 m tent for AERO41 that goes up in under 5 minutes.
Projects of this type
7 projects
Corporate events
Transparent polycarbonate domes and inflatable dome tents
Transparent polycarbonate domes with no blower and inflatable dome tents, shown by Digital Inflatables since 2019 for terraces and a pop-up restaurant.
Corporate events
Inflatable event tent of 49 m² for Groupe Grisoni
A blue 7 m inflatable event tent covering 49 m², built in 2022 by Digital Inflatables for Groupe Grisoni, a construction group from western Switzerland.
Brands and retail
Branded 4 m x 4 m inflatable event tent for AERO41
Branded 4 m x 4 m inflatable event tent for AERO41, made in 2020 by Digital Inflatables: set up in under 5 minutes, priced from CHF 3500.
Brands and retail
Transparent 6.5 m inflatable dome for Christmas
Transparent inflatable dome, 6.5 m tall, built by Digital Inflatables in 2020 for Christmas: a clear bubble set over a fountain, sheltering wooden trees.
Corporate events
20 m inflatable event dome tent for PlanetSolar
A 20 m wide, 10 m high inflatable dome tent with a dual pressure system, designed and built by Digital Inflatables for the PlanetSolar Foundation.
Corporate events
White inflatable cube, a drop-stitch fabric test
A large white inflatable cube with portholes, built in 2024 by Digital Inflatables on a project used to test mass-produced drop-stitch fabric.
Contents · 5 sections
How does an inflatable tent work?
Inflated arches or tubes hold up the fabric, with no poles, leaving the space below free. They are filled with a pump and the valves closed, or a blower runs constantly.
The PlanetSolar Foundation dome is built from crossing air tubes and serves as a conference hall. The AERO41 tent is a sealed high-pressure tent inflated with a pump.
The 6.5 m transparent dome works like a bubble: it puts wooden trees under glass.
The constant-air vs sealed vs helium guide compares these systems.
How much area does an inflatable tent cover?
The AERO41 tent measures 4 m x 4 m, the Groupe Grisoni tent covers 49 m², and the PlanetSolar dome is 20 m across.
The 20 m dome, 10 m high, hosted a conference with a stage and a seated audience.
Under the 7 m Groupe Grisoni tent, a lounge brings together armchairs and wooden crates.
A temporary mobile tent of more than 50 m² of floor area falls under the EN 13782:2015 standard. For an inflatable dome, confirm the required standard with the authority that permits the event.
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Request a quoteHow long does it take to set up an inflatable tent?
The 4 m x 4 m AERO41 tent goes up in under 5 minutes: unroll the fabric, inflate the frame, then ballast it or fix it to the ground.
Deflated, a tent fits in a bag. The large PlanetSolar dome, folded, takes up just 2 m3.
Set-up of the Groupe Grisoni tent was handled by azur.marketing. The guide to lifespan and care explains drying and storage.
Can an inflatable tent handle wind and rain?
It is ballasted or anchored according to the ground, and taken down when the wind picks up. In Saint-Herblain, a bylaw bans putting up tents when winds of 38 km/h or more are forecast.
To stay stable, the PlanetSolar dome combines a double pressure system, a backup power supply and 10 t of hidden ballast.
In Vevey, a fire safety plan and a safety officer are required for more than 300 people under a marquee or tent.
The wind and anchoring guide gives limits in km/h, and the permits guide the steps to follow.
Are there transparent or printed inflatable tents?
Yes. The transparent dome shows off its decor, and the HYVE Music Festival dome is printed with geometric patterns and the festival’s name.
The workshop also offers transparent inflatable dome tents that shelter tables and chairs on a terrace.
For flat walls, it tested drop-stitch fabric on an inflatable cube with portholes.
Indoors, the fabric must meet the venue’s fire requirements: the fire ratings guide compares them.
Full specifications
| PlanetSolar Foundation dome | 20 m diameter, 10 m high |
|---|---|
| Groupe Grisoni tent | 49 m², 7 m |
| AERO41 tent | 4 m x 4 m, set up in under 5 minutes |
| Listed price of the AERO41 tent | from 3500 CHF for 4 m x 4 m, printing included (2020) |
| Transparent Christmas dome | 6.5 m high |
| Safety of the PlanetSolar dome | dual pressure system, emergency power, hidden 10 t ballast, folds to 2 m3 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inflatable event tent cost?
The 4 m x 4 m AERO41 tent was offered from 3500 CHF in 2020, printing included. The custom inflatable price guide gives more benchmarks.
How big can an inflatable dome be?
The PlanetSolar Foundation dome is 20 m across and 10 m high.
Which standard applies to an event tent?
The EN 13782:2015 standard covers mobile tents of more than 50 m² of floor area. The standard for inflatable play equipment, SN EN 14960-1, does not apply to inflatable buildings.
How long does it take to make an inflatable tent?
It depends on size, pressure and printing. The lead times guide gives timings from real cases.
Inflatable tent or sphere: which one?
A tent shelters people; a giant inflatable sphere serves as decor or a screen, with no space underneath.
Sources
- Digital Inflatables projects page digital-inflatables.ch
- Standards.ie, tents standard abstract shop.standards.ie
- SNV, play inflatables standard connect.snv.ch
- City of Saint-Herblain, order on tents and wind saint-herblain.fr
- City of Vevey, events guide vevey.ch
Drafted with AI assistance from the company’s verified facts, reviewed and approved by Jodoc Elmiger, founder and managing director of Digital Inflatables.
All projects of this type (1)
Festivals and concerts
Printed inflatable dome for HYVE Music Festival
A white inflatable dome with blue and green geometric patterns and HYVEMUSICFESTIVAL lettering, made by Digital Inflatables in 2022 for a music festival.