Name: Brandenburg Puppet Theatre Days 2026
Start: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Brandenburger Theater – Puppenbühne

Puppet Theatre Days Brandenburg

About Puppet Theatre Days Brandenburg

The Brandenburg Puppet Theatre Days are the oldest and most renowned puppet theatre festival in the state of Brandenburg. The 34th edition will take place from October 16 to 23, 2026, at the Brandenburger Theater (Puppenbühne). A week of daily changing programmes featuring the finest puppet and figure theatre pieces from all over Germany: Apfelmännchen, Buba Huba, Heute: Genova!, Zottelhaube, Das Neinhorn, Ritterretterrudi, Der wackere Ritter von Hasenburg, as well as a paper theatre workshop for the 550th Roland anniversary. For children aged 3 and up and families.

Dates 16 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

Venue Brandenburg an der Havel (12051)

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Edition 2026

Puppet Theatre Days Brandenburg — edition 2026

The 34th Brandenburg Puppet Theatre Days 2026 run from October 16 to 23, 2026, at the Brandenburger Theater (Puppenbühne). Eight productions from all over Germany: Apfelmännchen, Buba Huba, Heute: Genova!, Zottelhaube, Das Neinhorn, Ritterretterrudi, Der wackere Ritter von Hasenburg, as well as a paper theatre workshop for the 550th Roland anniversary.

The 34th Brandenburg Puppet Theatre Days will take place from October 16 to 23, 2026, at the Brandenburger Theater – the oldest puppet theatre festival in the state of Brandenburg since 1993. The venue is the Puppenbühne at Grabenstraße 14.

A week of daily changing programmes will present eight productions by independent and resident companies from all over Germany. Highlights for 2026 include the picture book adaptation "Das Neinhorn" based on Marc-Uwe Kling, the poetic "Buba Huba – the legend of the end", the traditional knightly farce "Der wackere Ritter von Hasenburg", and a paper theatre workshop for the 550th anniversary of the Brandenburg Roland statue.

Highlights Puppet Theatre Days Brandenburg 2026

34th edition of Brandenburg's oldest puppet theatre festival
8 productions from all over Germany
Daily performances from October 16 to 23
Family shows from age 3 to adult
"Das Neinhorn" based on Marc-Uwe Kling
Paper Theatre Workshop for the 550th Roland anniversary

Programme Puppet Theatre Days Brandenburg 2026

October 16–23, 2026 – Brandenburger Theater Puppenbühne

"Apfelmännchen" (ages 3+)
"Buba Huba – the legend of the end"
"Heute: Genova!"
"Zottelhaube" (Nordic fairy tale)
"Das Neinhorn" (Marc-Uwe Kling, ages 4+)
"Ritterretterrudi"
"Der wackere Ritter von Hasenburg"
Paper Theatre Workshop for the 550th Roland anniversary

Prices Puppet Theatre Days Brandenburg 2026

Single tickets from approx. €8 (children) or €12 (adults). Family tickets and school prices available upon request. Reservations at +49 3381 511 111 or [email protected].

Practical information

Practical information — Puppet Theatre Days Brandenburg

Getting There

Train: Brandenburg Hauptbahnhof is on the Berlin–Magdeburg line; the Brandenburger Theater is about a 15-minute walk from the station.

Car: Take the A2 (Berliner Ring–Hannover) to the Brandenburg exit, then follow the B1/B102 into the city centre. Parking garages are available in the city centre.

Tickets

Advance booking via [email protected] or +49 3381 511 111. Single tickets from approx. €8 (children) / €12 (adults). Family tickets and school prices available.

Age Recommendation

Plays are given an age recommendation; some are suitable for ages 3 and up, others for ages 6 or older. Check the theatre's website for recommendations.

Oldest Puppet Theatre Festival in Brandenburg

Since 1993, the Brandenburg Puppet Theatre Days have been the most important festival for puppet, figure, and object theatre in the state of Brandenburg. The 34th edition will take place from October 16 to 23, 2026, at the Brandenburger Theater (Puppenbühne). For a whole week, a different play will be shown daily – featuring companies from all over Germany.

Plays in the 2026 Edition

In 2026, the programme will include eight productions for various age groups:

"Apfelmännchen" – a classic for the youngest audiences aged 3 and up.
"Buba Huba – the legend of the end" – a poetic play about transience.
"Heute: Genova!" – Italian harbour flair as puppet theatre.
"Zottelhaube" – a Nordic fairy tale with elaborate puppets.
"Das Neinhorn" – based on the picture book bestseller by Marc-Uwe Kling (children aged 4 and up).
"Ritterretterrudi" – knight comedy for schoolchildren.
"Der wackere Ritter von Hasenburg" – a medieval farce.
Paper Theatre Workshop for the 550th Roland anniversary (Brandenburg an der Havel celebrates the 550th anniversary of the Brandenburg Roland, a symbol of civic freedom, in 2026).

Puppet Stage at the Brandenburger Theater

The Brandenburger Theater is a three-part venue with drama, concerts, and puppetry. The Puppenbühne at Grabenstraße 14 is an intimate venue with around 100 seats, ideal for the Puppet Theatre Days. The puppetry department also produces its own plays and regularly tours throughout Brandenburg.

Brandenburg an der Havel – City of the Roland

With around 72,000 inhabitants, Brandenburg an der Havel is an independent city and the namesake of the state – "Brandenburg in Brandenburg". It is located on three islands in the Havel River and boasts over 1000 years of history. The Roland statue in the Altstädtischer Markt – a symbol of civic market freedom – was erected in 1474 and celebrates its 550th anniversary in 2026.

Family Audience and Schools

The Puppet Theatre Days are aimed at families with children aged 3 and up; many performances are also suitable for school classes. The combination of traditional marionette theatre and modern object/figure theatre makes the festival a flagship event for Germany's independent puppetry scene.