Who organizes the Straubing Puppet Theater Festival

The organizer is the cultural office of the city of Straubing. The festival traditionally takes place in March at several venues.

When and where does this evening take place

On 16.03.2026 at 20:30 at Theater am Hagen, Am Hagen 61, 94315 Straubing. The end is indicated for 00:59.

From what age is the evening suitable

The organizer classifies the evening as puppet theater for people aged 12 and older.

When does the advance sale start

According to the event page, the advance sale starts on 23.02.2026. Tickets are available through the official sales points of the city of Straubing.

How much are the ticket prices

Specific prices for the festival evening have not been published. General price categories for the Theater am Hagen exist, final details will follow according to the organizer.

Is there parking and accessibility

Theater am Hagen is a fixed venue of the city of Straubing with regulated entry and seating. Detailed information on parking and accessibility is provided by the city on the official pages.

Puppet Theater Festival 2026 Straubing

Name: 30th Straubing Puppet Theater Festival: This Day a Life
Start: 2026-03-16T21:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-17T01:59:00+01:00
Location: Theater am Hagen

An Evening Full of Poetry: Astrid Lindgren in Puppet Theater – Only in Straubing

When the 30th Straubing Puppet Theater Festival raises the curtains, festival atmosphere meets delicate stage art: 'This Day, a Life' – a poetic evening about Astrid Lindgren – brings the community feeling of a multi-day experience to the large hall of the Theater am Hagen.

Festival Atmosphere in March: Closeness, Nuances, Resonance

In March, Straubing transforms its stages into a realm of fantasy. The city's cultural office has been curating a festival for decades that combines international artist lineups, guest performances, and local favorites. Here, the community feeling pulses: visitors experience open-stage moments in the protected space of a theater – close to the artists, close to the story.

The Play: 'This Day, a Life' – Astrid Lindgren Reheard

The Theater Laboratorium dedicates a rich theater evening to Astrid Lindgren. Voices, light, and finely manipulated figures trace life trajectories: childhood happiness on Näs, breaks, courage, literature that shaped generations. The open-air acoustics give way to a concentrated auditorium dramaturgy – every gesture counts, every shadow tells.

Main Stage instead of Side Stage: Craft of Puppet Theater

Figure construction, performance, live storytelling, precise light adjustments: The ensemble works with the means of modern puppet theater. The festival organization places the production on the main stage of the Theater am Hagen – optimal sightlines, intimate sound balance, perfect for an adult audience from age 12.

Multi-day Experience in Straubing

The puppet theater festival unfolds its program at several venues – from the large hall to off-locations. The printed schedule and advance sale bundle the whole; the evening about Lindgren is a centerpiece of this festival edition.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions in the festival community are clear: The Straubing Puppet Theater Festival delights its fans.

Instagram: 'Can't wait to feel the magic of the main stage at the festival again!'
Facebook: 'This Day, a Life – so touching, so close. Our festival family returns every year.'

Conclusion

A concentrated evening, great emotions: 'This Day, a Life' condenses festival atmosphere into an intimate stage moment. Those who want to experience Lindgren's world anew will experience puppet theater at the highest level in Straubing – live, sensual, unique.