Göttingen Puppet Theatre Days
41st edition of the renowned puppet theatre festival from February 7 to 22, 2026 — 14 groups, 28 performances, 6 venues
About Göttingen Puppet Theatre Days
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One of the most important venues for puppet theatre in Germany
Since its founding in the 1980s, the Göttingen Puppet Theatre Days have developed into one of the most renowned festivals for puppet and object theatre in the German-speaking world. It is an important industry meeting point for professional artists, a place for encounters between professionals and a broad audience, and a platform that showcases the diversity of contemporary puppet theatre art.
Six venues, 14 groups, 28 performances
The 41st edition in 2026 will bring 14 theatre groups from Germany and abroad to Göttingen, presenting 28 performances in 6 venues. These venues are carefully selected and each offers a suitable setting for the diverse productions:
- Altes Rathaus — historic setting for intimate performances
- Lumière — art-house cinema with a theatre hall
- Deutsches Theater — one of Lower Saxony's oldest city theatre stages
- Junges Theater — independent stage with its own profile
- GDA-Wohnstift — accessible hall with a family atmosphere
- musa — cultural centre with a large event hall
Programme for all age groups
The Puppet Theatre Days' programme includes productions for all age groups: performances for toddlers aged 2 or 3 and up, productions for kindergarten children, family programmes from age 6, plays for teenagers, and adult productions. This wide range makes the Puppet Theatre Days a festival for all generations and underscores the aim of presenting puppet theatre as a serious art form for all ages.
Artistic diversity
In terms of programming, the Puppet Theatre Days cover a wide spectrum: classic marionette and hand puppet theatre meets object theatre, shadow theatre, table-top puppetry, and experimental hybrid forms. This curatorial diversity makes the festival particularly interesting for a professional audience following the current developments in the industry.
Advance booking and accessibility
Advance booking for the 41st edition began on December 8, 2025. Tickets are available via the festival website and at the box offices of the respective venues. The compact distances between the venues in Göttingen's city centre allow for attending multiple performances per day.
Göttingen Puppet Theatre Days — edition 2026
16 Festival Days in Göttingen
The 2026 edition continues the curatorial line of previous years: classic and experimental productions will be presented in a balanced ratio. The selection of 14 groups includes established ensembles as well as young voices from the puppet theatre scene. The detailed programme with performance times, age recommendations, and venues can be viewed at figurentheatertage.goettingen.de.
Advance Booking from December 8, 2025
Advance booking for the 41st edition began on December 8, 2025. Tickets are available via the festival website and at the box offices of the respective venues.
Programme Göttingen Puppet Theatre Days 2026
Programme Structure 41st Edition 2026
The detailed festival programme for 2026 will be published by the organiser. The structure follows the festival's established cornerstones:
Opening Weekend (February 7–8, 2026)
- Festive opening with an opening production
- First performances for families and adults
Festival Week 1 (February 9–15, 2026)
- Morning and afternoon performances for schools and kindergartens
- Evening performances for teenagers and adults
- Simultaneous performances across up to 6 venues
Festival Week 2 (February 16–22, 2026)
- Continuation of the programme
- Artist talks and workshop offerings (depending on concept)
- Festive closing performances on the final weekend
Six Venues
- Altes Rathaus
- Lumière
- Deutsches Theater
- Junges Theater
- GDA-Wohnstift
- musa
Programme Categories (typical)
- Marionette theatre
- Hand puppet theatre
- Object theatre
- Shadow theatre
- Hybrid forms with acting, dance, or multimedia
Highlights Göttingen Puppet Theatre Days 2026
- 41st edition — one of the most renowned puppet theatre festivals in Germany
- 14 groups, 28 performances, 6 venues
- Programme for all age groups
- Curatorial diversity from classic to experimental
Prices Göttingen Puppet Theatre Days 2026
Practical information — Göttingen Puppet Theatre Days
Date 2026
From February 7 to 22, 2026 (16 days).
Edition
41st Edition.
Venues
- Altes Rathaus
- Lumière
- Deutsches Theater
- Junges Theater
- GDA-Wohnstift
- musa
Programme
14 groups, 28 performances for all age groups.
Advance Booking
Starts December 8, 2025. Tickets via figurentheatertage.goettingen.de and the respective venues.
Getting There
By train to Göttingen Central Station, then a short walk to the city centre. By car via the A7 motorway (Göttingen exit). Parking available in city centre car parks.
Organiser
City of Göttingen / Cultural Office in cooperation with the participating venues.
Further Information
Detailed programme, performance times, and age recommendations at figurentheatertage.goettingen.de.
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