CALLING ALL PUPPETEERS: JOIN "PUPPET ON THE STREET 2026" IN LITHUANIA!
The festival seeks UK-based performers in particular, so if you’re in Britain and eager to share your work internationally, this is your chance! Apply before end of May 2025.
Are you ready to take your art to the streets? The Puppet on the Street festival in Panevėžys, Lithuania, is back for 2026, and they are looking for YOU!
From September 3rd to 6th, 2026, this international festival transforms the city into a living stage where puppetry meets the public in parks, squares, and unexpected corners. Since 1993, Puppet on the Street has championed bold, boundary-pushing performances that bring puppetry directly to audiences beyond traditional theater spaces.
Why should you apply?
Perform in dynamic public spaces – no traditional stage required!
Meet fellow puppeteers from across the globe and exchange ideas.
Engage in workshops, discussions, and lectures to deepen your craft.
Enjoy full hospitality – meals, accommodation, and even potential travel expenses covered.
The festival seeks UK-based performers in particular, so if you’re in Britain and eager to share your work internationally, this is your chance!
How to apply:
Send your technical documents and photos to contact here with your show title in the subject line.
Apply today
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
End of May 2025
Festival Details:
📍 Location: Panevėžys, Lithuania
📅 Dates: September 3 (Thursday) - September 6 (Sunday), 2026
