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29º Festival Marionetas na Cidade

03 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
Alcobaça, Portugal

The Marionetas na Cidade festival had its first edition in 1998 and is known as the national puppet festival due to its program featuring mostly national productions, both from established companies and a strong demand for emerging projects. Each edition includes a specific program for school groups and another for the general public. Exhibitions, colloquiums, publications, films, and urban interventions are the hallmark of this event. All activities revolve around the theme of puppetry, thus highlighting this art form from tradition to contemporary times. There is a strong connection with the local and regional community, both in industry and traditional commerce.

Practical info

Pricerange per day

Free

Accommodation

Camping , Partner hotel , Youth hostel , AirBnb

Food

Fast snack , Snack bar , Star resto , Veggie/vegan

Main target group

Under 12 y/o , 12 - 16 y/o , 16 - 25 y/o , 25 - 50 y/o , Above 50 y/o

Directions & transport

Car park , Train/tram/bus , Shuttle service

Surroundings

City center

Average attendence per day

2000 to 10.000 attendees

Art disciplines

Puppetry Arts , Street Arts , Theatre

Support for disabled people

Yes