# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Night of the 2026 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 05:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Toast the opening of the 8th edition of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival at an exclusive, pre-show reception including early access to opening night festivities, immediately followed by the opening night performance of Wakka Wakka's "Dead as a Dodo." After the performance, come celebrate while enjoying drinks and dessert with the puppet artists and companies coming from all over the world to astonish and delight you for the next 12 days! https://chicagopuppetfest.org/opening-night-events/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/opening-night-of-the-2026-chicago-international-puppet-theater-festival/200029254231202
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 97

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Studebaker Theater
- **lat**: 41.87658
- **long**: -87.62484
- **full address**: Studebaker Theater, 410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1300, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Opening Night of the 2026 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival being held?
  - **A:** Opening Night of the 2026 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival takes place on Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 05:15 pm at Studebaker Theater, 410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1300, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Opening Night of the 2026 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival?
  - **A:** Opening Night of the 2026 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is organized by Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Opening Night of the 2026 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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