Bognor Regis Puppet Party

Fun-packed and free, Bognor Regis Puppet Party returns on September 26th and 27th 2026.

A whole host of puppet shows, and street entertainers will take over the seafront, sponsored by Bognor Regis Town Council.

Based around the Royal Norfolk Hotel, this free event will star Mr Punch and his world-famous sausage stealing antics in some of the funniest Punch and Judy shows in the country, presented by members of The Punch and Judy Club and in association with Bognor Regis Heritage Partnership.

Members of the Punch and Judy Club are some of the countrys finest family entertainers, having performed tens of thousands of shows across all manner of venues, as well as for television and film, and most recently for King Charles on his visit to Punchs British birthplace, Covent Garden.

Mr Punch is Britains national puppet, he has been entertaining families for over 360 years. The character Pulcinella came from the Italian commedia dellarte shows, and first appeared in England as a marionette, spotted in Covent Garden by Samuel Pepys in 1662. Since then, he has found a home at the seaside and become an icon of Great Britain.

Other entertainers performing at the festival include Bognor favourite James Arnotts Puppets on Parade.