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Ards Puppet Festival

Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP
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Ards Puppet Festival is back!
The Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 October – and it's as magical as ever!

This much-loved family event will feature performances from world-class puppet companies, hands-on puppet-making workshops, a fascinating puppet exhibition, and the enchanting Woodland Wonderland, where curious creatures will be waiting to meet you.

With a mix of bookable shows and free activities, the Ards Puppet Festival is the perfect day out for all ages!

Tickets are on sale now – explore the full programme and book here:
https://puppetfestival.andculture.org.uk/whats-on

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  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

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  • Booking Required

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  • Station nearby

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Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front wArds Arts Centre, NewtownardsLocated in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards Arts Centres a welcoming space which supports a wide range of community arts activities alongside our own initiatives.

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Opening Times

Season (26 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Sunday - Monday11:00 - 16:00

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Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front wArds Arts Centre, NewtownardsLocated in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards Arts Centres a welcoming space which supports a wide range of community arts activities alongside our own initiatives.

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