Name: Fidena Festival: Little Things
Start: 2026-05-18T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-18T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Prinz Regent Theater

Fidena Festival: Little Things – when puppet theater has a big impact

On May 18, 2026, FIDENA brings Little Things to the stage at the Prinz Regent Theater Bochum, showcasing that special festival atmosphere that the international puppetry festival has stood for decades: precise, poetic, surprising, and full of artistic tension.

A festival with history and stance

FIDENA is one of the most traditional festivals for puppetry and figurative theater in Europe. Since 1958, the festival has gathered outstanding productions of international puppet theater in Bochum and its surroundings, presenting well over 1,000 performances from more than 50 countries. The 2026 edition also marks the start under new leadership and emphasizes fresh curatorial impulses and strong collaborations in the region.

Small forms, big impact

Little Things fits perfectly into this festival DNA. Especially in puppet theater, even the smallest movements, delicate materials, and precise lighting create an astonishing presence. Those who visit FIDENA do not experience a loud spectacle but a multi-day event filled with artistic density, intimate proximity, and a sense of community that builds from the very first scene.

Prinz Regent Theater as a suitable venue

The Prinz Regent Theater in Bochum-Weitmar provides the perfect setting: easily accessible, with parking in front of the entrance and connection to public transport via the Knappenstr./Zeche stop. For a festival format like FIDENA, this mix of city closeness and concentrated theater atmosphere is ideal.

What visitors can expect

A carefully curated performance is expected, carried by the unique aesthetics of international puppet theater. FIDENA stands for innovative forms, strong artistic signatures, and an audience eager for new perspectives. This mix is what makes it compelling: focused theater, intense imagery, and an evening that lingers long after.

Conclusion: Little Things promises a festival evening full of delicacy, imagination, and emotional precision. Those who want to not just see puppet theater but truly experience it should mark this FIDENA date in Bochum and be there live.