When does the event take place?

The event takes place on May 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

Where is the venue located?

The venue is endstation.kino at Wallbaumweg 108 in Bochum.

Is the festival part of Fidena 2026?

Yes, the event is part of the Fidena Festival, which will take place from May 13 to 21, 2026.

Is there information about tickets and prices?

The official ticket sales for the Fidena Festival will start according to the festival page from March 26, 2026. A specific price for this event was not confirmed in the found sources.

Does the event take place indoors?

Yes, the event takes place in a cinema hall and is therefore an indoor event.

What makes Fidena special?

Fidena is one of the oldest festivals for puppetry and object theater in Europe and has stood for international figure art and curated festival culture since 1958.

Fidena Enchants Bochum: Puppet Film Art, Festival History and an Evening Full of Magic

Name: Fidena Festival: Best of Puppet Short Films 1
Start: 2026-05-17T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T22:00:00+02:00
Location: endstation.kino

Fidena Festival: When Puppets, Visual Language and Short Film Art Enchant Bochum

With the Fidena Festival: Best of Puppet Short Films 1, an evening full of fantasy, precision, and international puppet theater culture will take place in May 2026 at endstation.kino. The traditional Fidena festival is one of the oldest festivals for puppetry and object theater in Europe, gathering outstanding productions of international puppetry in Bochum and the surrounding area since 1958.

A Festival with History, Stance, and Artistic Radiance

Fidena stands for a grown festival organization with a clear fingerprint: for decades, the festival has shaped the scene far beyond the Ruhr area and brought artists from many countries together. For 2026, Fidena announces a new edition from May 13 to 21, accompanied by a program launch and ticket sales starting March 26, 2026. The new leadership by Helene Ewert and Christofer Schmidt adds fresh accents, including a citizens' jury that co-creates the program in public spaces.

Why this Evening Appeals to Film Lovers and Festival Fans Alike

In the cinema format, puppetry unfolds a special closeness: faces, movements, materials, and shadows feel just as intense on the big screen as they do on stage. Exactly here lies the appeal of Best of Puppet Short Films 1: short, concentrated works that operate with visual poetry, art of play, and surprising perspectives. For those who love festival atmosphere, this compact multi-day feeling is offered in a single evening, carried by international flair and cinematic precision.

Venue with Cultural History

The endstation.kino in the cultural center Bahnhof Langendreer is a fitting place for this edition: the venue was opened in 1988 and represents a demanding program away from the mainstream. Access via public transport is very good; the location is at Wallbaumweg 108 in Bochum-Langendreer. For festival visitors, this creates a compact, urban cultural experience with good accessibility and authentic Ruhr area atmosphere.

What Visitors Can Expect

Guests can expect a carefully curated selection of international short films from the world of puppetry, object, and figure theater, presented in a space designed for focused viewing and shared experiences. Fidena combines tradition, scene expertise, and community feeling into an evening that goes far beyond a classic cinema program. Those who love the special mix of festival culture, art, and discovery will experience a strong precursor to the Fidena festival year 2026.

Conclusion: Fidena Festival: Best of Puppet Short Films 1 brings international figure art, festival history, and cinematic magic to Bochum. An evening for the curious, scene experts, and all who want to experience special cultural moments live.