Mukamas 2026
International Puppet Theatre Festival 16.-20.9.2026 in Tampere
The festival’s versatile repertoire includes visually impressive performances by means of modern puppet theatre for both children and adults.
MUKAMAS2026 – CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME DELIGHTS ALL AGES
MUKAMAS2026 – The International Puppet Theatre Festival’s Children’s programme will once again offer high-quality and insightful puppet theatre that will charm even older viewers. It will feature international star performances and Finnish puppeteer masters with a long history.
MUKAMAS 2026 – Programme has been published!
MUKAMAS 2026 – International Puppet Festival will be held in Tampere from 16 to 20 September. The event offers five days of visually impressive performances for both children and adults using modern puppetry. The festival programme has now been published, and tickets for the performances are also on sale!
MUKAMAS2026 is approaching!
MUKAMAS2026 brings new winds of puppet theatre to the Tampere stages from both Finland and abroad. There will once again be a variety of performances and events for all ages. You’ll get a sneak peek at our programme next week!
Manndýr
What does it mean to be human? Or an animal? Do animals have a language? What is childhood? In Aude Busson’s collage-like work, we hear children’s own thoughts on life’s big questions.
Hedgehog and Bear
Hedgehog is a curious philosopher and Bear is a dreamy adventurer. Together, the friends embark on a unique journey into the depths of the forest. They meet new creatures, face challenges and solve puzzles.
Piste, piste, piste
Piste, piste, piste is an interdisciplinary performance for children and young audiences, combining contemporary circus, dance and visual arts. In a fascinating journey into the world of shapes and creativity, a blank white stage gets transformed into an imaginative universe with the use of old overhead projectors.
Rakkaus
Rakkaus (Love) is a captivating musical puppet show aimed at babies, toddlers and all ages. The show is based on children’s thoughts and experiences of different manifestations of love.
Arctic Tall Tales
Arctic Tall Tales is based on the short stories of the Danish author Jørn Riel, in which he described his own incredible adventures in northeastern Greenland. The stories are full of humor and humanity, and have also been made into comic books. This time, however, they are seen in a larger-than-life version, where puppets, storytelling, music and soundscapes combine to create a world that is both boisterous and poetic.
Invisible Lands
Invisible Lands is a story about people driven from their homes by war. The work invites you to personally empathize with these people on their journey across borders.
Liina-Tango
Liina-Tango is a dramatic ensemble of the textiles we use that touch our skin. These include handkerchiefs, table cloths, pillowcases, aprons, headscarves and towels.
Mielialakuvia – Stämningsbilder
Haihara Puppet Theatre’s performance for adults is based on two poetry books by the theatre’s founder Gunvor Grahn (1907-1982), Den röda stämpeln 1931 and Den blåa Vallon 1948.
Making kin with microbes installation
Did you know that your gut is home to millions of microbes—your tiny companions in life? How do you feel about being a home yourself? What is it like for microbes to dwell there? Who might be part of this household? The installation offers a playful, imaginative, and research-based journey into the large intestine.
Contact us
Teatteri Mukamas
Pispalan valtatie 30
33250 Tampere
Finland
tel. 040 127 9092
toimisto(at)teatterimukamas.com
Tickets
Single tickets
mukamasfestival.com
Ticket sales open half an hour before the performance.
Serial and group tickets and inquiries
Teatteri Mukamas tel. 040 127 9092
toimisto(at)teatterimukamas.com
Stages and venues
Teatteri Mukamas
Pispalan valtatie 30
33250 Tampere
Hällä-näyttämö
Hämeenkatu 25
33200 Tampere
Kulttuuritalo Laikku
Kulttuuritalo Laikku
Keskustori 4
33100 Tampere
Haiharan nukketeatteri / Haihara art centre
Haiharankatu 30
33710 Tampere
Hennerin leikkitoimintakeskus
Hennerinkatu 1A
33270 Tampere