Welcome to Bridges Festival – A deep dive into the creative world of puppetry and animation! Bridges Festival is a three day puppetry festival taking place in Mississauga, March 13th -15th 2021; it is filled with exciting shows, engaging workshops and an informative exhibition, that discover the art of puppetry from its origin to its advancement.

Bridges Festival aims to connect professional puppeteers form around the world and bridge cultures through one of the oldest and most common art forms. Bridges Festival engages in the conversation about art and society by introducing, examining and celebrating various forms of animating objects. It is our mission to ignite a reflection of the world in our audiences by connecting past and the future. We celebrate traditional forms of puppetry and the skills of the puppet designers and performers, while expanding the conversation of what is puppetry and animation and how it touches contemporary world.

The festival takes place at various locations all over Mississauga, with a variety of shows and performances available for all ages and families to enjoy! Join us from March 13 – 15, 2021 to gift an experience of discovery, joy and laughter through puppets to you and your loved ones. Start your family tradition this March by creating memories that will last a lifetime.