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The world's largest gathering dedicated entirely to puppetry arts. Held biennially in Charleville-Mézières, it features roughly 80 to 100 international and French companies presenting hundreds of contemporary and traditional performances across theaters, halls, and public outdoor spaces.
Attendees: Puppeteers, theater companies, artists, creators, researchers, media, international programmers, and general public festival-goers.
Exhibitor mix: Organized chronologically and by venue across Charleville-Mézières, featuring an Official 'In' selection and a concurrently run 'Off' festival directory of global puppet theatre troupes.
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Venue
Parc des Expositions de Charleville-MézièresExhibition centre · 30,000 m² · 3 halls
The primary exhibition venue in Charleville-Mézières, located in the Ardennes department, France. It hosts commercial, agricultural, and cultural events, including the annual Foire de Charleville-Mézières, featuring multiple covered halls and outdoor spaces.
📍 Rue de la Vieille Meuse, 08000 Charleville-Mézières, France
Operated by Ardennes Expos
Organizer
Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix
Nonprofit · Charleville-Mézières, France · Founded 1990
Organization dedicated to promoting puppet arts through the World Puppet Theatre Festival and year-round initiatives.
Exhibitor list
12 companies are exhibiting at Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes. The full list is shown below.
Why people attend
Theater managers, arts programmers, cultural directors, and international festival bookers attend to scout new creations, commission global co-productions, and network during professional UNIMA workshops.
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