New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival – Call for Shows

The New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival supports excellence in puppetry arts by presenting a diverse program of performances, education, and collaboration. Artists working in puppet theater are invited to apply for a performance slot at the 13th Annual Festival, which will run from April 1st to 5th, 2027 in New Orleans, USA. Applications are accepted through an online Google Form and the deadline is September 1st, 2026. The festival offers exposure to local and international audiences, opportunities for networking, educational workshops, and collaboration with other artists. No application fee is required. Selected artists will have their work programmed as part of the festival’s public schedule.

Performance slot, exposure to local and international audiences, educational workshops, collaboration opportunities

Open to puppet theatre artists; no specific age, nationality, or residency restrictions stated