Puppet Festival Mississauga

Puppet Festival Mississauga (formerly named Bridges Festival) is an International Festival of Puppetry and Animation. Puppet Festival Mississauga presents puppet shows curated for audiences of all ages in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of puppetry, where imagination takes center stage. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience for the whole family! ------- SCHEDULE ------- * March 14 (Sat) Under the Stars - A Fairy Tale Puppet Show Time: 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM Venue: Living Arts Centre - A magical retelling of Hansel & Gretel with inventive puppetry. March 15 (Sun) A Puppet Show On A Bus: Caminando & Avlando Time: 3:00 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre (Outside on a Bus) - A moving performance telling a story of courage and love. March 16 - 20 (Mon - Fri) March Break Puppet Camp - Shows, Crafts & Fun (Ages 5–12) Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre - Hands-on activities, puppet making, and creative play all week. Aragoz Puppet Making Workshop Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Tues - Sat) Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre - Learn puppet carving and crafting skills. March 17 (Tue) A Puppet Show On A Bus: Caminando & Avlando Time: 3:00 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre (Outside on a Bus) March 18 (Wed) A Puppet Show On A Bus: Caminando & Avlando Time: 5:30 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre (Outside on a Bus) March 19 (Thu) Good Night! - A Bed Time Puppet Show Time: 6:30 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre - A whimsical bedtime adventure with delightful puppet antics. Paper Cut - A Film Noir Puppet Show Time: 8:00 PM Venue: MiST Theatre - A stylistic, imaginative noir-inspired puppet performance. March 20 (Fri) The Samurai’s Daughter - A String Marionette Puppet Show Time: 6:30 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre - A traditional marionette tale with cultural flair. March 21 (Sat) Goosefeather Kamishibai - A Puppet Show In A Cafe Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Halo Espresso Bar - A charming morning show in a relaxed café setting. Woods - A Puppet Show For Young Kids Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Burnamthorpe Library - Perfect for younger kids, transforming simple wood into characters. The Samurai’s Daughter (repeat) Time: 3:00 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre A Puppet Show On A Bus: Caminando & Avlando Time: 4:30 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre (Outside on a Bus) March 22 (Sun) Goosefeather Kamishibai - A Puppet Show In A Cafe Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Halo Espresso Bar Paper Cut - A Film Noir Puppet Show Time: 2:00 PM Venue: MiST Theatre Good Night! - A Bed Time Puppet Show Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre --------- KEY DETAILS ----------- - Dates: March 14 - 22, 2026, during March Break. Venues: Shows and workshops happen at multiple spots around Mississauga - including Maja Prentice Theatre, Living Arts Centre, Burnamthorpe Library, Halo Espresso Bar, and MiST Theatre. Audience: All ages are welcome, with many events especially great for kids and families.