Celebrate 100 years of puppetry with live shows, workshops & fun for all ages at Coventry Puppet Festival!

Puppet Festival | Belgrade Theatre 

• Date: Tuesday 29th July 2025

• Time: 10:30am - 4pm

• Location: Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, CV1 1GS Coventry, United Kingdom

• Price: There are a range of events, some paid, with tickets from £5, and some free. 

• Booking: Find tickets online here!

The Belgrade Theatre is proud to host Coventry Puppet Festival, presented by the British Puppet Guild to celebrate 100 years of British puppetry. Step into a world of wonder and world-class puppetry as Coventry Puppet Festival takes over the Belgrade for a full day of celebration marking 100 years of the British Puppet Guild. This family-friendly festival brings puppetry to life throughout the theatre with live performances, hands-on workshops, talks, and variety acts, that showcase the magic, history, and humour of British puppetry. From nostalgic classics like Sooty and Zippy, to newer faces like Hacker T Dog and Arthur Lager, there’s something for everyone.

For more information, visit the Facebook page!