International Puppet Carnival Experience a host of fun and exciting puppetry shows and activities the whole family can enjoy in and around Federation Square! Melbourne is set to ride the huge international wave of popularity currently being enjoyed by that most ancient, and creative of arts -- PUPPETRY, with the inaugural International Puppet Carnival at Federation Square from 26 June to 2 July (week two of the Victorian School Holidays). This brand new week-long festival will see the most talented puppet masters from around Australia and New Zealand in an action packed program of contemporary, traditional and cutting edge performances, events and workshops. in Art > Theatrewith artscreativefamilyinauguralinternationaljellymelbournepuppetpuppetry