Puppets
Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 October
Skipton Town Hall & Amphitheatre
Get ready for four magical days of puppetry, storytelling, and creativity for all ages! From heartwarming tales to hilarious cabarets, this year’s festival is packed with shows with tickets from £8.50 and loads of FREE events!
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Skipton International Puppet Festival
Join us for one of England’s largest celebrations of puppet theatre, the fabulous Skipton International Puppet Festival!
Since it’s inception in 1997, the festival has grown from a handful of performances to a major event in the Yorkshire region’s calendar, becoming a magnet for puppet enthusiasts.
The biennial celebration showcases puppetry from all over the UK and beyond. With a packed programme of free and ticketed performances, workshops, and outreach projects, Skipton presents an inspirational melting pot for artists and audiences, offering exceptional puppet experiences for any age.