The Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival, which has been running since 1976, is a celebration of the puppet Mr. Punch, who has been entertaining Londoners since the 17th century. Punch and Judy will be joined by other wooden (and human) friends, including a brass band procession, workshops, clowns, folk music and refreshments.
The event begins with a neighbourhood procession at 11am, followed by a church service led by Mr. Punch at noon and more performances from 12.30 onward.
Admission is free.
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Early
May
2023
Free
- 226 m from Covent Garden Piccadilly Line
- 268 m from Leicester Square Piccadilly LineNorthern Line
- 454 m from Charing Cross Bakerloo LineNorthern Line
