The festival features 300 performances across more than 50 productions from China and abroad. International highlights include Giramundo's Alice in Wonderland, featuring 55 puppets and live actors as part of the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture; the French elevator comedy Entre 2; and Ubu Roi, which combines clowning, finger puppetry, everyday objects, and video to explore the absurdities of power.

When: Nov 11, 2026, to Jan 31, 2027

Where: Various venues across Shanghai