Program

The Program of the Cork Puppetry Festival brings together a rich mix of performances, workshops, and community events designed to showcase the diversity of contemporary and traditional puppetry. Carefully curated each year, the program reflects the festival’s commitment to artistic quality, accessibility, and creative exploration.

Audiences can explore a wide range of formats, from intimate theatre performances to outdoor events that animate public spaces. The program is structured to encourage discovery, allowing visitors to move easily between different venues and experiences throughout the festival.

Alongside performances, the program includes workshops and participatory sessions led by experienced artists. These activities provide hands-on opportunities to learn puppetry techniques, explore materials, and understand the creative process behind the work seen on stage.

Talks, discussions, and special events add further depth to the program. These moments invite reflection on the role of puppetry in culture, storytelling, and education, offering insight into how the art form continues to evolve.

The festival program is designed to be flexible and welcoming. Whether attending a single event or immersing yourself across multiple days, visitors are encouraged to shape their own experience and engage with the art form in ways that feel meaningful.

Explore the program, plan your visit, and discover how puppetry transforms spaces, stories, and shared moments throughout the Cork Puppetry Festival.