10th. International Puppet Festival of Kalamata

10–18 October 2026

Performance Schedule

Αναλυτικός οδηγός Φεστιβάλ

About Us

The Kalamata Puppet Theatre Festival was inspired and organised by the Experimental Stage of Kalamata (PEIRAMATIKI SKINI KALAMATAS), an active cultural organization in our city that primarily focuses on the theatrical creations of young people, puppet theater, and creative engagement of children. The idea of an International Puppet Theatre Festival arose from Kalamata's proposal to be the Cultural Capital of Europe '21. Although the proposal was not successful, the idea remained alive from 2014 to 2017, when the 1st Pan-Hellenic Kalamata Puppet Theatre Festival took place. But let's start from the beginning...

Our Festivals

2026

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2025

2024

Η τελική αφίσα του 8ου Διεθνούς Φεστιβάλ Κουκλοθέατρου Καλαμάτας

2023

Η τελική αφίσα του 7ου Διεθνούς Φεστιβάλ Κουκλοθέατρου Καλαμάτας

2022

Η αφίσα του 6ου Διεθνούς Φεστιβάλ Κουκλοθέατρου Καλαμάτας

2021

Η αφίσα του 5ου Διεθνούς Φεστιβάλ Κουκλοθέατρου Καλαμάτας

Seminars - Workshops

At the Kalamata Puppet Theatre Festival, special emphasis is placed on the educational and training aspects. Renowned masters of the art of puppetry organize thematically structured seminars and workshops for children (puppet making and animation), workshops on the construction and animation of large puppets for adults, as well as a wide variety of outdoor games and performances. More...

Become a friend of the Festival!

The Kalamata Puppet Theater Festival also needs its friends!

With an annual subscription of 20 euros you can become a member of our team and have:

  • 5% discount on Festival show tickets
  • 10% discount on the cost of the Festival workshops
  • 10% discount on every workshop organized by the Experimental Stage
  • 10% discount on every puppet show of the Experimental Stage
  • 10% discount on the order of making your own doll

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Become a creative volunteer at the festival

The realization of the Kalamata Puppet Theatre Festival, this cultural institution, is supported, among others, by the volunteer team, which is an important part of the Festival. We invite you to become a fellow traveler in this beautiful experience!

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10th International Puppet Festival of Kalamata

SPONSORS – SUPPORTERS – PARTNERS

Grand Sponsor

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Under the auspices of and with the financial support of

Event organization

Event co-organization

With the support of

Collaborating Organizations

Local Product Sponsors

Communication sponsors

Technical support: Christos Sykas

We sincerely thank them all for their support

The Organizing Committee of the Festival

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