Jerusalem International Puppet Festival

פסטיבל הבובות הבינלאומי ירושלים

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MusicJerusalem
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe defining feature is the venue itself: an
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Jerusalem International Puppet Festival in Jerusalem

The Train Theater, housed in a converted 1981 railroad car in Jerusalem's Liberty Bell Garden, has run its International Festival of Puppet Theater every August since the following year, reaching past its thirtieth edition. The festival presents puppet, shadow, object and interdisciplinary performance work for children and adults from Israel and abroad, using both the theater's stages and the surrounding park.

The Train Theater, built inside a converted railroad car in Jerusalem's Liberty Bell Garden by four independent puppeteers who founded the venue in 1981, launched its International Festival of Puppet Theater the following year and has run it continuously long enough to reach well past its thirtieth annual edition.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The defining feature is the venue itself: an actual converted railroad car turned theater, founded by four independent puppeteers, that has become an internationally recognized puppet theater institution despite its small physical footprint

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival also deliberately programs beyond conventional hand-puppet shows, including object theater, shadow work and interdisciplinary performance for adult as well as child audiences, treating puppetry as a serious performing art rather than only a children's diversion

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Jerusalem International Puppet Festival is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Jerusalem, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The defining feature is the venue itself: an actual converted railroad car turned theater, founded by four independent puppeteers, that has become an...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Jerusalem you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits both the indoor theater and outdoor garden settings, with sun protection needed for time spent in Liberty Bell Garden during August heat.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Jerusalem International Puppet Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["he"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.77 N, 35.22 EOpen in Google Maps

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel

Nearest airportTLV — Ben Gurion
TransportStay close enough to the part of Jerusalem you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Jerusalem International Puppet Festival does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jerusalem via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Jerusalem, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suits both the indoor theater and outdoor garden settings, with sun protection needed for time spent in Liberty Bell Garden during August heat.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Israel and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jerusalem International Puppet Festival?

Jerusalem International Puppet Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jerusalem International Puppet Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Jerusalem, Israel. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLtraintheater.co.il
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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