Puppet Festival of Bussana Vecchia
Figure theatre returns to the artists' village of Bussana Vecchia
About Puppet Festival
Puppets in the Artists' Village
The Puppet Festival takes place in Bussana Vecchia, a hamlet of Sanremo (province of Imperia) famous for its peculiar history: destroyed by the earthquake of 1887 and abandoned, it was 'reoccupied' starting from the Sixties by an international community of artists, who have made it a unique village, with its ateliers, alleys, and living ruins.
Figure Theatre for Everyone
The festival, dedicated to figure theatre and puppets, brings performances designed for families and children to the village squares, but capable of engaging adults too. The setting of Bussana Vecchia, with its timeless artistic atmosphere, makes every performance a evocative experience.
A Young Tradition
Recently established, the festival is part of the rich cultural calendar of Sanremo and enhances a hamlet of great charm, offering an alternative and poetic event, far from the city's major events but deeply connected to its artistic soul.
Puppet Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the second, is scheduled for Sunday, April 5 in Bussana Vecchia. At 4:30 PM, in Piazza della Chiesa Grande, Teatro dell'Attrito presents the show 'Triquadro', inspired by Italo Cammarata.
Detailed program with any other events will be announced by the organization closer to the date.
Programme Puppet Festival 2026
Sunday, April 5 — Bussana Vecchia
- 4:30 PM, Piazza della Chiesa Grande — Teatro dell'Attrito presents 'Triquadro' (inspired by Italo Cammarata).
Highlights Puppet Festival 2026
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How to get there
Bussana Vecchia can be reached by car from the Via Aurelia at the Bussana junction, heading up towards the village (parking nearby, then pedestrian access). The nearest train station is Sanremo.
Admission
Free admission to performances, unless otherwise stated.
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Where does it take place — Puppet Festival
Bussana Vecchia
Piazza della Chiesa Grande, Bussana Vecchia, 18038 Sanremo