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Where to see City Arts’ giant puppets this June…

Date published: 25 May 2023

Posted by: Joe Pick

Giant parrot puppet

This June we are bringing our giant bird puppets to events around Nottingham. The bird puppets were created with community groups, including Nottingham care home residents.

Find out where you can see them below…


Park Garden Trail
11 June 2023, 1pm – 6pm
Tattershall Drive, Nottingham NG7 1BX
£6 Entry, Children Free

City Arts is one of the nominated charities for this year’s Park Garden Trail. Check out our beautiful parrot and phoenix puppets at the event.

Park Garden Trail Website

Parrot puppet at the Nottingham Puppet Festival

Ay-UpMarket
17 & 18 June 2023, Times TBC
Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2HU
Free

A market shining a spotlight on some of Nottingham’s independent businesses. Find creative gifts and sample Nottingham products. Check out City Arts’ Giant Parrot and artist Alison Denholm’s flamingo mobility scooters at the event.

City Arts Phoenix Puppet in Nottingham's Old Market Square

Arnold Summer Fair
24 June 2023, 11am – 5pm
Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6LU
Free

A celebration of community and diversity comes to Arnold. Featuring live music, creative workshops, performances and stalls. Our puppets will appear alongside other carnival performers including Can Samba and the Brazilian Carnival Company.


All events are outdoors in public streets or parks. Local facilities and amenities are available.