Puppet Festival Mississauga presented by Crane Creations Theatre Co., is a puppetry and animation festival held over March Break with a variety of performances available for all ages and families to enjoy! This week-long festival presents puppet shows from Canada and around the world at various locations around Mississauga.

2026 Program:

  • Under the Stars — A Fairy Tale Puppet Show (Special presentation with saugaLive and the Living Arts Centre, may not be eligible for promotions offered by Puppet Festival Mississauga and Crane Creations Theatre Company.)
    Date: March 14, 2026
    Under the Stars is an imaginative retelling of the classic tale Hansel and Gretel, first published by the Brothers Grimm.
  • Om Kolthoum (Roaming) — A Puppet Show From Egypt
    Date:     March 14-22, 2026
    Recreating the emotional power of Om Kalthoum’s music, a single master puppeteer brings the legendary singer to life in this captivating solo performance.
  • Caminando & Avlando — A Puppet Show On A Bus
    Date:     March 15, 17-18, & 20 2026
    (Français) Caminando & Avlando retrace le parcours d’une femme, Jeanne Nadjari, dont l’amour pour son cousin Henri l’a sauvée pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
  • Paper Cut — A Film Noir Puppet Show 
    Date: March 19 & 22, 2026
    Escape to the 1940s for inventive object theatre with film-noir glamour in Paper Cut, a surreal and unforgettable performance.
  • Woods — A Puppet Show for Young Kids
    Date: March 21, 2026
    Step into a world where ordinary pieces of wood transform into hilarious and mysterious creatures right before your eyes.
  • Good Night! — A Bed Time Puppet Show 
    Date: March 19 & 22, 2026
    It’s late and it’s time to go to bed, but sleep is the last thing on our minds! See what happens when the bed is uncomfortable, the pillow has a mind of its own, the blanket is too short, the pyjamas run away, and the comforter decides to fly.
  • Cartas Del Abuelo — A Puppet Show From Mexico 
    Date: March 19 & 21, 2026
    Created and performed by Factor Teatro, Cartas del Abuelo is a one-person show that explores the abandonment and loneliness seniors face.
  • The Samurai’s Daughter — A String Marionette Puppet Show
    Date: March 20-21, 2026
    This heart-warming theatrical adventure is inspired by the Japanese folktale “Hime with the Big Hat”, with Japanese culture and traditional performance techniques.

Crane Creations Theatre Company: Puppet Festival Mississauga

Date: March 14-22, 2026
Venue: Various locations in Mississauga
Website: www.cranecreations.ca

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