Manipulate Festival


Presenting the very best of Scottish and international animated film, puppetry and visual theatre, Manipulate Festival returns for its 19th anniversary.

Performance of Compagnie Bakélite, Love of Risk during the Manipulate Festival
©Greg Bouchet
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4th February - 10th February
Various locations across Edinburgh
See individual shows for prices

This February, Manipulate Festival will once more celebrate overseas and homegrown work that tells stories primarily through imagery.

The Festival aims to engage and challenge audiences with high-quality visually-led work which pushes boundaries, plays with form and challenges perceptions.

The 2026 Festival will be spread across the city – with live performance, screenings and workshops taking place in venues such as Edinburgh Filmhouse, Summerhall, Traverse Theatre, Studio Theatre and Dance Base. Some events will also be available online.

The festival has a strong commitment to accessibility and will be presenting a range of work. This includes BSL performances, audio description, captioned and performances using text.

The full programme and ticket information can be found on Manipulate Festival.


Manipulate Festival image of Robot called Junkhead being chased
Manipulate festival image of people dancing inside a glass box.
Manipulate Festival image of a puppet house