FANTAKEL — Greifswald Puppet Theatre Festival
Three days of puppet, object, and marionette theatre for all ages
About FANTAKEL
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About the Festival
FANTAKEL is dedicated to contemporary puppet, object, and marionette theatre in all its diversity – from classic fairy tales for the little ones to experimental pieces for adults, and interactive workshops. The festival is organised by the Soziokulturelles Zentrum St. Spiritus in Greifswald, and the artistic direction has been managed by fredak MV – the State Association of Independent Performing Arts Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – for years.
Structure and Programme
Over three days – typically the last weekend in September – around seven performances take place at four venues in Greifswald's city centre. These include the St. Spiritus Cultural Centre on Langestraße, the Koeppenhaus Literature House, the Hans Fallada Library, and other venues. A special feature is the participatory Saturday afternoon programme in the courtyard of St. Spiritus, where children and adults play, tell stories, make music, and craft together.
Target Audiences
The performances are aimed at age groups from 3 years old up to adults, with at least one dedicated evening production for adults per edition. Productions by independent theatre groups from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Northern Germany are featured.
Sponsors and Partners
FANTAKEL is supported by the Ministry of Science, Culture, Federal and European Affairs of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, as well as the Hanseatic City of Greifswald, supplemented by local sponsors. Organisation: Soziokulturelles Zentrum St. Spiritus.
FANTAKEL — edition 2026
The 18th edition of FANTAKEL continues Greifswald's tradition of puppet and object theatre. Over three days at the end of September 2026, around seven performances by independent theatre groups from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Northern Germany will be presented at four venues in the city centre.
The detailed programme will be published by the Soziokulturelles Zentrum St. Spiritus and fredak MV in the weeks leading up to the festival on the website and in the printed programme booklet. Classically, fairy tales for the youngest, plays for schoolchildren, and at least one evening production for adults alternate – framed by the participatory afternoon programme in the St. Spiritus courtyard.
Programme FANTAKEL 2026
Programme Structure (3 Days)
- Friday, September 25, 2026 — Festival opening in the late afternoon, performance for school classes in the afternoon, evening performance for adults (venue usually St. Spiritus or Koeppenhaus)
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Morning and afternoon: performances for children and families at venues in the city centre; Afternoon: large participatory programme in the courtyard of St. Spiritus (playing, storytelling, making music, crafting); Evening: adult performance
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Family performances in the morning and afternoon, festival closing
Venues
- Soziokulturelles Zentrum St. Spiritus, Langestraße 49/51
- Koeppenhaus Literature House
- Hans Fallada Library
- another venue to be announced with the programme
Detailed programme of plays and times from August 2026 at kulturzentrum.greifswald.de.
Highlights FANTAKEL 2026
- 18th edition of the festival
- ~7 performances over 3 days
- 4 venues in Greifswald city centre
- Participatory afternoon in the courtyard of St. Spiritus on Saturday
- At least one adult production
Prices FANTAKEL 2026
Individual performances between €5 and €8. Reservations via the respective venue. The participatory programme on Saturday afternoon is usually free of charge.
Practical information — FANTAKEL
Getting There
By train to Greifswald main station, then about a 10-minute walk to the centre. By car: A20, exit Greifswald.
Admission
Performances range from €5 to €8, reservations via the respective venues (phone numbers are in the programme booklet). The participatory afternoon is usually free of charge on Saturdays.
Venues
Mainly: Soziokulturelles Zentrum St. Spiritus (Langestraße 49/51), Koeppenhaus Literature House, Hans Fallada Library, and other venues in the city centre.
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Where it takes place FANTAKEL
Soziokulturelles Zentrum St. Spiritus, Koeppenhaus, Hans-Fallada-Bibliothek u.a.
Langestraße 49/51, 17489 Greifswald