The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater

06/14/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control,
"The Freddy Show"
For June 14
Will NOT be performed.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Show will return with new skits in late
July - August.
If you have tickets for this weekends show, please contact the Box Office at [email protected] for refund or credit to future show.

06/11/2026

Last Weekend!!!

It's The Freddy Show!

Saturday and Sunday

June 13-14

Freddy's Baaaaccckkkk!!!!!!!

A train chase, Urban Jungle reporting, a dance off? Or just a spectacular "booming" finale! Come see the Freddy Show and enjoy 40 minutes of mayhem and enough laughs to knock your socks off to the moon!

Warning: Flashing lights may be used during performance

Tickets $7 General Admission, $5 Senior and Military w/ID, and under two years Free!

https://balboaparkpuppets.com/ or 15 minutes before showtime at the Box Office!

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater is celebrating 79 years! It was established as a puppet theater in 1947. We are located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. The Puppet Theater, originally called the Hollywood Building, then the Palisades Building, was one of the buildings constructed for the Ca...

06/11/2026

See Us at the Del Mar Fair!

On Kid's Free Fridays,

The Legend of Perlina

A Princess. A Knight, and of course a Dragon! As well as some well known fairy tale characters help Princess Perlina on her quest to find Sir Reginald.. but who is he really?

Come find out!

Check the Del Mar Fair schedule for times!

06/03/2026

FOR TWO WEEKS!

It's The Freddy Show!

June 6-7, 13-14

Freddy's Baaaaccckkkk!!!!!!!

A train chase, Urban Jungle reporting, a dance off? Or just a spectacular "booming" finale! Come see the Freddy Show and enjoy 40 minutes of mayhem and enough laughs to knock your socks off to the moon!
Warning: Flashing lights may be used during performance

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater is celebrating 79 years! It was established as a puppet theater in 1947. We are located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. The Puppet Theater, originally called the Hollywood Building, then the Palisades Building, was one of the buildings constructed for the Ca...

05/31/2026

Due to Rock N Roll marathon, the theater is closed this weekend....

Next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, "The Freddy Show"!

05/21/2026

THIS WEEKEND!

Daytime Puppet Show for Memorial Day Weekend!
May 23-25
Saturday - Monday
11am, 1 & 3 pm!

Blast Off!

Two best friends, Kat and Bun, go on an unscheduled adventure to outer space! What will they see? Will they make it back? Will their friendship survive after being in outer space? Come find out!

Tickets are $7 General Admission, $5 Senior and Military w/ID, and under two years always free!

Tickets at Balboaparkpuppets.com or 15 minutes before showtime!

If you buy tickets online, please come to the box office to let us know you are here!

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater is celebrating 79 years! It was established as a puppet theater in 1947. We are located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. The Puppet Theater, originally called the Hollywood Building, then the Palisades Building, was one of the buildings constructed for the Ca...

05/16/2026

May is San Diego International Fringe Festival!

We celebrate the Fringe Festival World Congress coming to San Diego! Like Marie Hitchcock, Fringe started in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1947, and we both are celebrating 79 years of entertaining audiences!


Two of the puppeteers have adult shows in the Fringe Festival!


Trunk: An Elephant Remembers
A comedy satire of today's political climate
and
The Friction Election
Electing the Mayor of Balboa Park is a challenge, especially with the long history of the two front runners... come hear what they have to say and participate in the Election!!


See SDFringe.org or get the app on Apple or Android to buy tickets.
Ticket sales go to the performer, and the $7 Fringe tag helps to keep the arts alive!

Fringe Festivals have long played a pivotal role in putting cities on the cultural map—igniting creative economies, attracting new audiences, and fostering vibrant communities. By welcoming independent artists and experimental work, Fringe creates space for bold voices and fresh perspectives to th...

05/02/2026

Due to a Medical Emergency, "The Freddy Show" will not be performed this weekend. Freddy will return in June for his new updated funapolluza!

04/30/2026

This Saturday and Sunday Only!

The Freddy Show!

May 2-3

Get ready for Comedy, let’s go go go GO, it’s The Freddy Show!!
It’s Back! Better than Ever! (At least Freddy hopes,) in this show ANYTHING could happen Music, Lights, Hero’s, Eaten by a Lion! …wait wha!?

Tickets $7 General, $5 Senior and Military, and under two years free!

Balboaparkpuppets.com or in person at the Box Office 15 minutes before showtime!

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater is celebrating 79 years! It was established as a puppet theater in 1947. We are located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. The Puppet Theater, originally called the Hollywood Building, then the Palisades Building, was one of the buildings constructed for the Ca...

04/24/2026

This Weekend!

Whale Tails!

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am, 1 & 3 pm

Admission $5, Senior and Military w/ID $4, and under 2 years free!

Ocean animals learn how to make friends and recycle in this fun show. See an underwater version of "The Tortoise and the hare"! Educational and fun for all ages!

Tickets at balboaparkpuppets.com or 15 minutes before showtime!