Theater der Dinge 2026

The “Theater der Dinge” festival is one of the most important festivals for contemporary puppet and object theater in Germany. Every fall, it presents a diverse program with changing thematic focuses and offers exciting insights into current developments and artistic trends within the genre. In doing so, the festival deliberately transcends the boundaries of classical puppet theater and combines it with disciplines such as performance, visual arts, dance, digital art, and music.

The festival features extraordinary productions, installations, and exhibitions that open up new perspectives on contemporary theater through their innovative aesthetics, creative expressiveness, and social relevance.