Volunteers wanted
Volunteers wanted
Turku International Puppetry Festival is held 12.–15.11.2026. This year’s festival is the first biennial edition of TIP-fest and the theme of the year is “communities”. yhteisöt.
The festival's main venue is Culture Factory Manilla, and performances will also take place at Turku City Theatre, Children's Culture Centre Färi and Åbo Svenska Teater.
See the festival programme here: www.tip-fest.fi
Become a volunteer!
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in puppetry and eager to assist the 16th edition of TIP-fest. Volunteer tasks include ticket sales, transportation and catering. Volunteers get a special peek into the backstage of an international festival. One can join even for one day.
Please submit your application by 26 October 2026. To volunteer, please provide your details, preferred tasks, and availability. While we aim to accommodate your preferences, flexibility is appreciated due to the dynamic nature of the festival.
As a thank you, volunteers will receive a festival pass (STAFF pass), allowing you to enjoy performances outside your shift, space permitting. You will also get snacks during each shift. For shifts longer than 6 hours, a warm meal is also included. Volunteers are also warmly welcome to the festival after-party on 15.11.2026. We look forward to having you join our team and contribute to this extraordinary event!
The volunteer INFO session takes place 4. November at 17:00 at Aura of Puppets Puppet studio (Itäinen rantakatu 64B). We are excited to see you there!
More information: Jaina Saviainen
Volunteer coordinator, TIP-Fest
p. 044 9092414