Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time & Date
Start Date:
August 8, 2026
End Date:
August 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Time:
6:00 p.m.
About the Event
On August 8 & 9, the Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival returns to beautiful downtown Almonte—packing a massive weekend of world-class imagination just a short drive from Ottawa.
THE LINEUP:
- 13 Troupes | 7 Theatres | 70+ Spectacular Performances
- Daily Parades; Incredible Street Entertainment (Free!)
- Full Marketplace & Kids' Craft Tent (By donation!)
HOW TO EXPERIENCE IT:
- The Day Pass: Gets you unlimited access to every single theatre show. Head over to PuppetsUp.com for festival and ticket information
- Adults-Only After Dark: Catch exclusive evening shows on Friday, Aug 7 & Saturday, Aug 8 at the Almonte Old Town Hall. (Separate ticket required!)
- Group Sales: Bringing 10 or more festival-goers? Call 613-485-6434 for special booking.
Don't let someone else pull your strings this August—grab your passes now!
Accessibility Info
The theatres are fully acccessible and there will be a shuttle service to help folks navigate the hill!
