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We have an exciting lineup of shows for 2026.

Here are some of our confirmed performances—check back soon for the full schedule and show details.

Flea

Buster Canfield’s Circus of Industrious Fleas

Eldritch Theatre

Step right up! And witness the most magnificent manifestations of mite-sized marvellosity ever before...

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Cinderella

Tanglewood Marionettes

Set in the 18th century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, this...

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Emilio’s a Million Chameleons

Adam Francis Proulx

​Live on stage: a puppet-filled musical spectacular! — Emilio runs a chameleon circus, just...

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Everybody Loves Pirates

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers

Eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy pal Little Chucky are searching for buried treasure, but...

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Felt Up: The After-Hours Cabaret

Various

When the sun goes down on Puppets Up! and the kids go to bed,...

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MacBeth: A Tale Told by an Idiot!

Eldritch Theatre

Eldritch Theatre presents MacBeth: “A Tale Told by an Idiot” By Weird William Shakespeare...

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Papa

Papa

Puzzle Théâtre

Daddy is moving. He’s completely lost! He can’t find anything, not even his… child!...

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Puss

Puss Sing Boots

Théâtre de Deux Mains

A comedy musical inspired by Charles Perrault’s Puss in Boots. The youngster of a...

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Coming to our community

Rabbit and Bear Paws

Little Spirit Bear Productions

Rabbit and Bear Paws is an interactive puppet show inspired by traditional Anishinaabe storytelling...

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Mantia

The Zucchini Club

Alexander Mantia

Join Pasquale Provolone as he protects his beloved zucchini garden from the local wildlife,...

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You can buy advance tickets from Tickets Please, or at the gate when you arrive.

Regular Advance

Apr 1 - Aug 7

Gate

Aug 8 - 9

Kids 3 and Under ALWAYS FREE!

There's usually plenty of parking at the Almonte Fairgrounds, only a short walk from the main festival venues.

Find out why they call us “The Friendly Town!”

Puppets Up! takes place in historic Almonte, part of the municipality of Mississippi Mills in beautiful Lanark County, Ontario.

Situated on the traditional territories of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg, Almonte was settled by European immigrants who came to work in the textile mills powered by Canada’s Mississippi River and stayed for the region’s natural beauty.

Today Almonte is home to a thriving community of artisans, craftspeople and others who have been drawn to its small-town charms and incredible local shops and restaurants.

Located within easy reach of Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, and a short day’s drive from the international travel hubs of Toronto or Montreal, Almonte is a one-of-a-kind destination for tourists and travellers.

Come discover why they call Almonte “The Friendly Town!”

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