Nottingham Puppet Festival

Nottingham Puppet Festival is a partnership between the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall and City Arts Nottingham.

First launched in 2018, this city-wide, community-focused festival is a celebration of puppets and people.

Join us for the fabulous Nottingham Puppet Festival with performances for all, celebrating puppets and people.

For families

Children & Families
A small puppet sits on a wooden shelf next to a green caterpillar.
Multibuy Scheme

Djanogly Theatre

Flyaway Katie

Sun 28 Jun 2026

Based on the book by Polly Dunbar, and part of Nottingham Puppet Festival, this performance is for ages 2-7.

Children & Families
A small puppet stands on a model boat, looking out to sea
Multibuy Scheme

Djanogly Theatre

At Sea

Sun 5 Jul 2026

A fantastical puppet adventure, an uplifting tale of a sailor's triumph over darkness. For ages 6+.

Children & Families
A group of adults and children, enjoy interactive theatre. A girl wearing glasses, sits in a red wheelchair enjoying a kingfisher puppet.
Multibuy Scheme

Performing Arts Studio

The River

Sun 5 Jul 2026

An intimate, sensory musical journey tailored specifically for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities, ages 6+.

Children & Families
A lady with curly hair entertains a girl in a black and white spotted jumper, with a puppet.
Multibuy Scheme

Outdoor Theatre, Highfields Park

Sensory Family Picnic

Sun 5 Jul 2026

Join Bamboozle for a relaxed outdoor picnic featuring songs, puppetry, and tea for learning disabled families.

For ages 14+

Theatre & Dance
Three puppeteers, dressed in black, hold a white human-shaped puppet up to the camera.
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme

Djanogly Theatre

Meet Fred

Thu 4 Jun 2026

Ten years, 20+ countries, and countless laughs later, this darkly funny show returns. Part of Nottingham Puppet Festival.

Workshop
Three men stand around a cardboard box, appearing to pull out a small fabric puppet.
Multibuy Scheme

Performing Arts Studio

Meet Fred Puppetry Workshop

Thu 4 Jun 2026

Join Hijinx Theatre's Meet Fred team for a playful session exploring the puppetry techniques and games.

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