EuroPuppet - International Traveling Puppet Theater Festival

Puppet theater arrives in Crescentino

EuroPuppet is the International Traveling Puppet Theater Festival, a summer event that has been enlivening the squares of Eastern Piedmont for years, showcasing puppets, marionettes, figures, shadows, and live-action theater. Conceived and organized by Kirby Teatro - La Bottega Teatrale APS from Fontanetto Po (VC), under the artistic direction of Giuseppe Cardascio and Salvatore Varvaro, the festival travels from town to town across the Valsesia, Vercelli, and, starting this year, the Turin area.

In Crescentino, an important town in the Lower Vercelli area overlooking the Po River, EuroPuppet finds one of its most anticipated stops. The evenings take place in the heart of the town, in Piazza Caretto, while daytime workshops and activities enliven city parks such as Parco Villa Tournon and Parco Rita Levi Montalcini.

Shows and workshops for the whole family

The program in Crescentino combines two elements: evening performances, suitable for audiences of all ages, and creative workshops for children. Among the most evocative activities is the Lanterns of Wishes, where children build floating lanterns that are launched at dusk in the waters of a city park, creating a moment of great poetry.

• Puppet theater performances by Italian and international companies
• Construction workshops for children and families
• Open-air events in the town's squares and parks
• Free admission to all events

A growing festival

Reaching its nineteenth edition in 2026, EuroPuppet is now one of the most established puppet theater events in Italy. Its traveling format allows many small towns in the province of Vercelli and Piedmont to host high-quality performances that are often difficult to see outside of major cities. In Crescentino, the festival has become a staple of the summer, filling the squares with children, parents, and grandparents.

For those visiting the area, the Crescentino stop is also an opportunity to discover a Piedmontese village rich in history, nestled between the Po River and the rice fields of the Vercelli area, during a summer evening dedicated to imagination. The Crescentino stop confirms the town's strong bond with this Eastern Piedmont festival.