Marionnet'IC Festival
Puppet and Object Theatre Festival of Saint-Brieuc
About Marionnet'IC
A puppet festival rooted in the territory
The Marionnet'IC Festival was born in Saint-Brieuc over 25 years ago. Over the years, it has established itself as one of the major cultural events in the Côtes-d'Armor and the Saint-Brieuc agglomeration, bringing together dozens of French and international companies specializing in puppetry and object theatre every year.
A program for all ages
The festival's ambition is to guarantee access to culture for all, and particularly to the art of puppetry. The program is aimed at all audiences, with shows accessible from 3 months old. Young and old alike find their happiness, between intimate shows, large-scale productions, and innovative creations mixing puppets, object theatre, and new technologies.
A festival throughout the agglomeration
For several years, the festival has chosen to extend its reach across the entire territory of Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération. Shows are presented in about twenty towns, with a festival hub at La Griff in Saint-Brieuc. Partnerships with cultural and educational stakeholders in the region enable innovative actions: shows at residents' homes, in nurseries, in nursing homes, outdoors, or by bicycle.
Major companies
Each edition hosts more than twenty companies for nearly 80 performances. The festival also offers professional meetings, workshops, and discussion forums between artists and the public.
Marionnet'IC — edition 2026
27th edition of the Marionnet'IC Festival, held from April 27 to May 2, 2026 in Saint-Brieuc and 18 communes of the agglomeration. A week of puppet shows and object theatre for all audiences, with a 'decentralization' part from April 29 to May 1 in the communes of Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération.
Marionnet'IC 2026: the 27th edition
The Marionnet'IC Festival celebrated its 27th edition from April 27 to May 2, 2026 in Saint-Brieuc and throughout its agglomeration. As every year, the heart of the festival took place at La Griff (2, rue des Lycéens Martyrs, Saint-Brieuc), with a deployment of shows in 18 communes of Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération.
A decentralized program
From April 29 to May 1, 2026, the festival team offered a 'decentralization' operation with three companies invited to tour the communes of the agglomeration:
- Cie L'Attrappe Troupe — Léopolidine: musical puppet show, from 1 year old
- Cie Le Cirque dans les Étoiles — Pieds de Nez: body puppetry with live music, from 3 years old
- Cie Maebee — Johnny est à l'Ombre: string puppets, from 3 years old
15 performances were programmable with this setup (morning or afternoon, for all audiences 11h/17h or school groups 9h30/14h30).
A festival for all audiences
As it has for over twenty-five years, the 2026 edition confirmed the festival's ambition: to make the art of puppetry accessible to everyone, from toddlers (from 3 months old) to adults. In recent editions, Marionnet'IC generally welcomes about twenty French and international companies for nearly 80 performances during the week. The program combines intimate shows, large-scale productions, innovative creations blending puppets, object theatre, music, and new technologies.
A major regional event
Born in Saint-Brieuc in the late 1990s, Marionnet'IC is supported by the association Les Marionnet'IC, under the artistic direction of Philippe Saumont. The festival has become one of the biggest annual events in Côtes-d'Armor and the Saint-Brieuc agglomeration. The next edition will be held in spring 2027.
Programme Marionnet'IC 2026
The complete 2026 program (28 shows in 18 communes of the Saint-Brieuc agglomeration) was available online and as a downloadable PDF from the official website marionnetic.com ('Press Area' section).
Decentralization — April 29 to May 1, 2026
- Léopolidine — Cie L'Attrappe Troupe (musical puppets, from 1 year old)
- Pieds de Nez — Cie Le Cirque dans les Étoiles (body puppetry and live music, from 3 years old)
- Johnny est à l'Ombre — Cie Maebee (string puppets, from 3 years old)
For the detailed day-by-day program (companies, precise times, host communes), please refer to the official documents downloadable from marionnetic.com.
Prices Marionnet'IC 2026
Practical information — Marionnet'IC
Practical information
Location: La Griff and various locations in the Saint-Brieuc agglomeration (about twenty towns).
Access
Shows in many locations within the agglomeration. Detailed program and map available on the official website.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the shows. Some shows are free.
Contact
- Website: www.marionnetic.com
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Where does it take place — Marionnet'IC
La Griff et divers lieux de l'agglomération
Centre-ville, 22000 Saint-Brieuc