Double-decker hospitality with roof terrace for Stadsfestival Amersfoort

For Stadsfestival Amersfoort 2026 we supplied and built 28 foldable units. With them we set up two double-deck VIP structures, with a roof terrace on the upper floor and bar units on the ground floor, complemented by separate merchandise and production spaces. The structures carried festival branding and were fully in use in the evening.

The challenge

The festival wanted a VIP experience up high, with bars that could handle the crowds on the ground floor. The space on site was limited, so every square metre had to do double duty.

On top of that, the site had to be usable quickly. On a grass field with limited access routes, every transport movement counts.

The approach

We opted for two double-deck structures instead of separate tents. This puts the VIP experience up on a roof terrace and lets us use the space below for bar units that open directly onto the public.

The choice of foldable units has a practical reason: 10 units fit on one truck. With 28 units you greatly reduce the number of transports compared to permanent construction.

The upper floor got a full-width roof terrace with white railing and an external staircase. This separates the VIP guests' walking route from the crowds below.

The ground floor was fitted out with bar units behind roller shutters, so the catering stays closed and secure before opening. We positioned the separate merchandise and production spaces so that supply and visitor flows do not cross.

Build on a grass field

The build took place on grass using a forklift and transport crates for the fittings. Foldable units have the advantage here: they arrive folded and are unfolded and stacked on site.

One point of attention was the ground. On grass, the foundation of a double-deck structure must be level and stable, and we adjusted the frame accordingly before the upper deck was placed on top.

The result

There stood 2 double-deck VIP structures with a roof terrace that was fully occupied in the evening. The bar units on the ground floor ran under the terraces, with the festival branding clearly visible across the festival site.

Together the 28 units delivered VIP hospitality, catering and workspace on a single footprint. That is exactly what a double-deck setup is for: more function on less ground.

Thinking about hiring a double-deck hospitality unit or a bar unit for your festival? Leave your plans via the enquiry form on wefoldit.nl and we will be happy to think along, with no obligation.