Puppet Festival Mississauga
Presented by Crane Creations Theatre Co.
Coming March 8 - 17 2025
Puppet Shows For Families In Mississauga
International Award-Winning Entertainment
Treat your family to quality theatre at Puppet Festival Mississauga this March Break. These live puppet shows are specifically curated or family audiences in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Since young people have been affected by the pandemic, live activities for children in Mississauga, are very much needed. Puppet Festival Mississauga presents live theatre that encourages children to be curious about the world around them.
Puppet Shows In Mississauga
Looking for things to do in Mississauga during March Break? Treat your family to quality theatre at Puppet Festival Mississauga.
Puppet Festival Mississauga presents puppet shows curated for audiences of all ages in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Puppet Festival Mississauga brings you live theatre that sparks curiosity and invites people of all ages to explore the wonders of the world around them. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience for the whole family!
What Is Puppet Festival Mississauga?
Puppet Festival Mississauga (formerly named Bridges Festival) is an international festival of Puppetry and Animation. The festival takes place all over the city of Mississauga during March Break, and has lots of fun events and activities for adults and kids alike.
2024 Shows And Activities
A Show With Strings
This Puppet Show From South Korea Will Stretch Your Imagination
March 12 2024
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
An adorable puppet show about love, and helping a friend in need.
March 13 - 14 2024
Arctic Tall Tales
Embark on an adventure of a lifetime to the North Pole!
March 15 -16 2024
Epidermis Circus
A spicy puppet cabaret, hosted by a sassy grandma. The weirdest puppet show you've ever seen.
March 12 -13 2024
Puppet Slam
Spice your night up with theatre, puppets, and wine at the annual Puppet Slam!
March 14 2024
Events For Artists At Puppet Festival Mississauga
Are you a Puppeteer? Presenter? Animator? Theatre Artist?
There are lots of different ways that you can be involved in Puppet Festival Mississauga! Each year we present and curate lots of different events and activities for artists to get involved in the festival, including workshops, networking events, panels and more! Engage in a panel about diversity in the world of puppetry. Join a discussions about the latest advancements in puppet technology. Meet puppeteers from all around the world. Whether you are a fellow presenter looking to program your next festival, an artist who wants to take the next step in your career, or if you are simply curious about the world of puppetry and want to meet fellow puppet enthusiasts, we have something for you!
Events For Artists At Puppet Festival Mississauga
Are you a Puppeteer? Presenter? Animator? Theatre Artist?
There are lots of different ways that you can be involved in Puppet Festival Mississauga! Each year we present and curate lots of different events and activities for artists to get involved in the festival, including workshops, networking events, panels and more! Engage in a panel about diversity in the world of puppetry. Join a discussions about the latest advancements in puppet technology. Meet puppeteers from all around the world. Whether you are a fellow presenter looking to program your next festival, an artist who wants to take the next step in your career, or if you are simply curious about the world of puppetry and want to meet fellow puppet enthusiasts, we have something for you!
Puppet Show
Sing Along With Friends
Help Mr. Hatch find his secret admirer! Watch Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, a heart-warming puppet show this March Break at Puppet Festival Mississauga 2025.
Great for Kids 5+.
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Arctic Tall Tales
Puppet Show
Embark On An Adventure
Embark on an icy expedition to the frozen Arctic, accompanied by a fearless team of explorers. Drawing inspiration from the bestselling comic book series, Arctic Tall Tales promises an expedition filled with laughter and excitement.
Recommended for Ages 10+
Puppet Show
Unlock the Power of Imagination
All the way from South Korea, comes A Show With Strings, a delightful puppet show for kids and families, explores all the different things a string can do.
Great for Ages 5+.
A Show With Strings
Epidermis Circus
Puppet Show
A Visual Masterpiece
The weirdest puppet show you’ve ever seen! Epidermis Circus is a hilarious avant-garde spectacle. From Canada’s top creative minds this puppet show features talents from Jim Henson Company and Rupaul’s Drag Race.
Recommended for Ages 13+
Variety Show
Puppet Slam
Spice your night up with theatre, puppets, and wine! Bring a designated driver to this stellar night out at the Puppet Slam!
For Ages 18+
A Show With Strings
Puppet Festival Mississauga Has More Than Just Puppets
Watch Animated Short Films For Kids
Puppet Festival Mississauga has more than just puppet shows. We also present animated short films from all around the world during the Festival. Each March Break, we present between six to twenty films, available to watch Online, On Demand Or In Person.
Watch Animated Shorts For Free
Every Night During The Festival
Puppet Festival Mississauga Projects Short Animated Films Onto Storefront Windows Of Businesses Across Mississauga.
The History Of Puppet Festival Mississauga
Puppet Festival Mississauga (originally named Bridges Festival) began on March 13 2020. Our festival opened, the very day the pandemic started, and venues had to close across Ontario. We didn’t let this bad luck stop us! The next year we created an entirely online Festival, and 2022 was the first year we were able to program a in-person festival. From the very start we have always been committed to presenting the best events from around the world to families in Mississauga.
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Live theatre helps develop applicable knowledge
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