Forthcoming Events
The Guild hosts many in-person and online events, and it's a great way of meeting, connecting and networking with others who have a passion for Puppetry & Model Theatre. We try to give you information on all forthcoming event. Any Guild organised or sponsored events listed on this page will show our Logo in the top left corner.
2025 events
British Puppet Guild celebrates 100 years
29 April 1925-29 April 2025
Throughout 2025 the British Puppet Guild will be celebrating its100th year, with several Guild events taking place up and down the country. Combine our events with other non-guild events, and we have a whole year packed with something for everyone. Here are a few dates to pencil in your diary. More details about these events will follow in due course. Watch this space for updates.
Centenary Spring Lunch
8 March 2025
Whatley Hall Hotel
Banbury
Oxfordshire
***A members only event***
SOLD OUT
Show & Tell
Online Event
March 28
(members only)
Newcastle Puppet Festival
19 - 27 April 2025
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British Puppet Guild
Centenary AGM
London
26 April 2025
(members only)
50th Annual Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival.
11 May 2025
Mr. Punch's 353rd birthday
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Q & A Online Event
27 June 2025
(members only event)
UK Vent Convention
25 July 2025
Milton Keynes
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Belgrade Theatre Coventry
29 July 2025
The Main Event
Lots of big names to entertain you all day.
Ronnie Le Drew with Zippy
Phil Fletcher with Hacker
Steve Hewlett
Sooty Show. FREE
Toy Theatre
Magic
Workshops
Exhibitions
Supermarionation
Puppets from the Guild Archives
Second hand Puppets & books from the Guild Stand
All day events from 10.30am with the Gala Show at 7pm.
Halloween Spooktacular
Online Event
26 October 2025
(members only)
The Art of the Marionette
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The Harlequin Puppet Theatre
November 2025
A training event for
members only.
Christmas Extravaganza
Online event
14 December 2025
(members only)
