Hoopla! 2026 - mini-festivals for ages 0-4 coming to your area - News

For a fifth year, City Arts are bringing a mini-festival for 0-4 year olds to four Nottingham areas. Hoopla! is a fun, free, outdoor mini-festival. Join us in St Ann’s, Hyson Green, Aspley and Bulwell for a day of puppetry, art, theatre, music, play, and exploration.

Outdoor scene at a family-friendly event. A performer, dressed in a flat cap and casual clothing, is interacting with children using a large goose puppet. The group is seated on the grass in a shaded area with trees and bunting in the background. Several adults and young children are watching and smiling, with one child holding a juice pouch. A chalkboard in the background reads 'Puppet'. — *HandMade Theatre* at Hoopla! 2023. Photo by Lamar Francois.

Meet Handmade Theatre’s captivating puppets. Get up and dance with The Delights. Compose a tune with Tatenda Chitsamba. Make art with Lizzie Meakin.

There will be information stalls at the event for local support services. They’ll answer questions and share information and opportunities.