About the Festival

Cork Puppetry Festival was created to celebrate puppetry as a dynamic and evolving art form. The festival provides a platform for artists to share stories through movement, objects, and imagination, while inviting audiences to experience performance beyond traditional theatre. At its core, the festival values creativity, accessibility, and cultural exchange.

Puppetry has a long and diverse history across cultures, and the festival embraces this richness by presenting works that range from traditional techniques to contemporary interpretations. By bringing together artists from different backgrounds, the festival creates opportunities for dialogue, learning, and artistic growth.

Cork Puppetry Festival is designed for audiences of all ages. Family-friendly performances sit alongside works aimed at adult audiences, ensuring that everyone can find a meaningful point of connection. Through this inclusive approach, puppetry becomes a shared experience that transcends age and language.

Education and participation are central to the festival’s mission. Workshops, talks, and interactive sessions allow participants to explore puppetry techniques firsthand and gain insight into the creative process. These experiences encourage curiosity and support creative learning within the community.

By hosting performances across Cork’s cultural venues and public spaces, the festival integrates art into the everyday life of the city. This approach strengthens connections between artists, audiences, and the urban environment.

Cork Puppetry Festival continues to grow as a welcoming space where imagination thrives and stories come alive through the art of puppetry.