🎭 Call for Puppeteers: Applications Now Open for the 37th Lleida Puppet Festival
Deadline 26 September - Join an extraordinary celebration of puppet and visual theatre in Lleida, Spain.
Our friends at the Centre de Titelles de Lleida have officially opened applications for the 37th edition of the Lleida Puppet Fair (Fira de Titelles de Lleida) — one of Europe’s most beloved festivals dedicated to puppetry and visual theatre.
📅 Festival Dates: 30 April – 3 May 2026
📍 Location: Lleida, Catalonia, Spain
🗓️ Application Deadline: 26 September 2025
This internationally renowned fair offers a dynamic platform for creators to present their work to a diverse range of audiences and professional programmers, fostering new collaborations and celebrating the artistic richness of puppetry.
What’s on Offer?
Performance Fees: €700 + VAT per company (for one or two shows depending on scheduling)
Accommodation: Provided by the fair (shared rooms, based on team size and location)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included for performance days
Technical Support: A dedicated stage manager provided throughout your stay
Professional Visibility: Companies are eligible for the DRAC D’OR Awards and may be featured in future promotional materials
What You’ll Need to Apply
You must submit the following between 1 and 26 September 2025:
Completed Registration Form
Access the application form here
(Download the PDF, fill it in, and attach it to your submission)
A full recording of your show
YouTube or Vimeo link (non-expiring access)
Four high-resolution photos (at least 1MB each)
Submit a separate form for each show you wish to propose. If you're submitting a premiere, partial materials are accepted at the start, with more details added as they become available.
Why Participate?
The Lleida Puppet Fair is a cornerstone of the international puppetry calendar, welcoming emerging and established artists from across Europe and beyond. Past editions have featured companies from across Spain, the UK, and the wider global puppetry community.
Whether you're looking to tour a new show, connect with industry professionals, or experience the vibrant creative energy of Lleida, this is a must-attend event.
About Centre de Titelles de Lleida
Founded in 1986, the Centre de Titelles de Lleida is a creative powerhouse in the world of puppetry. Alongside running the annual Puppet Fair, the centre produces performances, hosts school-focused programming, and curates a puppetry archive. Its productions have toured extensively, from intimate tales like El Petit Elefant to grand collaborations with the National Theatre of Catalonia and the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
🎥 See highlights from a previous fair:
🌐 More Info:
Visit the Centre's website
📩 Questions?
Email: centre@titelleslleida.com
Call: +34 973 270 249 (Mon–Fri, 9:00–14:00 CET)
Let’s put British puppetry on the international stage.
Spread the word and submit your proposals before 26 September 2025.
Warm wishes,
BrUNIMA – British Centre of UNIMA