Call for Performances: Puppet Fair - International Festival of Street and Puppet Theatre 2026

Sofia Puppet Theatre is the organizer of the International Festival for Street and Puppet Theatre PUPPET FAIR. The festival is supported by Sofia Municipality and it is part of the cultural events calendar of the city.
PUPPET FAIR always attracts the attention of the critics and the media. It has become one of the most important events for puppet theatre that takes place in Bulgaria.

Next year the 14th "PUPPET FAIR" Festival will be held from September 12th - 19th, 2026.
The Festival is not a competition. Any kind of professional performances: indoor/outdoor, street performances and various types of puppetry shows are welcome!
The festival is always a celebration, as for the organizers and participants, and so for the audience.
Moreover, its 14th edition will be a double celebration, because then we will also celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Sofia Puppet Theater.

Download the application form
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
Send application/questions: dir@sofiapuppet.com