Edinburgh’s Manipulate Festival 2026 returns 4–10 Feb with its boldest visual theatre and animation yet, from a new Filmhouse competition strand to roaming octopus Ocho.

"From La Fantasmagorie’ to the Future certainly brought something wild and unique to Manipulate 2025."

On the Edge at Manipulate 2025: animation shorts reviewed. Edinburgh fest shines with daring visuals from slime to salmon.

"Manipulate Festival will ask fundamental questions about the world" - animation, puppetry & visual theatre to play venues across Edinburgh from February 12-15.

"...there are worse uses for your hard-earned cash than keeping someone's Fringe hopes alive by booking a ticket..." The 1st shows of Fringe 2024 are on sale.