Manipulate Festival

Manipulate Festival is an annual celebration of excellence in the fields of animated film, puppetry and visual theatre, bringing the very best of international and Scottish work to audiences across Edinburgh and beyond, in February each year.

Creating a platform for creative exchange, debate and discussion alongside staging boundary-pushing new work for audiences, the Festival has gained recognition nationally and internationally for its innovative curation and unique blend of artforms.

Manipulate Festival 2026, runs from Wed 4 - Tue 10 February at venues across Edinburgh. Check out the performances joining us at the Traverse, below!