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Viborg Animation Festival

The Nordics’ largest festival celebrating animation and visual storytelling

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From 7.-13. september 2026, experience:

Films. Talks. Workshops. Events.

VAF Industry Days

Do you work with animation or visual storytelling? Get accredited and gain access to all the festival’s industry talks and networking events on 10–11 September. Early bird discount available until 2 August. Full access: DKK 395.

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Programme

We’re excited to announce this year’s festival programme, packed with animated films in the cinema, activities for children, adults, animation talents, and seasoned professionals. The programme will be available on the website this spring.

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Film at VAF

Discover a handpicked selection of animated films from around the world. Short and feature-length, wild, funny, entertaining, moving, experimental and surprising. There’s something for everyone. Coming this summer.

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Since 2012

Viborg Animation Festival is an annual festival organised by The Animation Workshop in collaboration with Viborg Municipality, UNESCO Creative City and Creative Viborg.

100+ events

Experience film screenings and talks, workshops and cultural events at this year’s festival.

29,897 guests

Join a vibrant community for everyone who loves animation and visual storytelling.

News

Latest news from Viborg Animation Festival

Youth Jury
Join the Youth Jury and help select the best animated film for children
Are you between 10 and 14 years old and passionate about animation? Viborg Animation Festival is looking for three children to join the Youth Jury, where they will watch international animated short films, select the year's best film for children, and present the award at the festival's award show. Apply by 10 August 2026.
VAF Artist
VAF Artist 2026: Flóra Anna Buda
Flóra Anna Buda, the award-winning director behind 27 and Entropia, joins Viborg Animation Festival 2026 as this year’s VAF Artist with screenings, talks, masterclasses, and a special exhibition.
Transport
Guide: How to get to Viborg
There are several ways to travel to Viborg, depending on where you are arriving from. We have gathered the most relevant transport options for getting to the festival.
volunteer
Want to volunteer at VAF 2026?
This year’s shifts are ready. Sign up now and become part of the community.
Competition
Your animation idea could win you DKK 25,000
Viborg Animation Festival is seeking the next great adult animation. Submissions for Pitchin', the festival’s official pitch competition, are now open. Present your idea and gain professional input to develop your project further. Ready to pitch your idea?
volunteer
Be part of the VAF volunteer team
Ready to be part of something exciting? Volunteer at Viborg Animation Festival! Join a fun and creative community and help make the festival unforgettable. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds.
exhibition
Spotlight: Plastic Collective. Art and community at Viborg Animation Festival
Here we focus on Plastic Collective; an artistic community that works at the intersection of art, technology and experimental formats. Plastic Collective has, among other things, organized the exhibition Watering Minds, where digital and physical expressions merge.
Internship
Viborg Animation Festival is looking for interns in culture, communication, and marketing
Are you a student looking for an internship in culture, communication, events, or marketing? Do you want hands-on experience in planning and running an international cultural festival and be part of a creative and professional environment in Viborg?
Film
Submit your animated film to Viborg Animation Festival
Have you created an animated short film that you’d like to share with an audience? Now you have the opportunity to submit your film to the Viborg Animation Festival Film Competition.

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