Animex 2026

Presented by Teesside University, Animex is the Tees Valley's International Festival of Animation, VFX, Concept Art and Games. 

Teesside University students will be emailed with instructions on how to get their FREE ticket in November.

Click on the Buy Tickets button to see the prices and choose from:

Animex Talk: Game - Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 November 2026

This pass gives you access to two days of Animex Game talks. You also get access to the networking event Game Bridge on Tuesday 17 November, as well as Animex Portfolio Reviews and Marketplace on Wednesday 18 November.

Animex Talk: Concept Art - Wednesday 18 November 2026

This pass gives you access to one full day of Concept Art talks. You also get access to the networking event Animex AVFX Lounge on Thursday 19 November, networking event Game Bridge on Tuesday 17 November as well as Animex Portfolio Reviews and Marketplace on Wednesday 18 November.

Animex Talk: Animation & VFX - Thursday 19 & Friday 20 November 2026

This pass gives you access to two days of Animex AVFX talks. You also get access to the networking event Animex AVFX Lounge on Thursday 19 November, as well as Animex Portfolio Reviews and Marketplace on Wednesday 18 November.

Animex ALL Talks: AVFX, Concept Art and Game - Monday 16 - Friday 20 November 2026

This pass gives you access to the full week long programme of talks, networking events and portfolio review sessions from Animex Animation & VFX, Animex Concept Art and Animex Games as listed above.

Animex Research Conference: Wednesday 18 November 2026

Animex Research and Innovation Conference aims to bring together new and established scholars and practitioners from animation, VFX and games to share research in their disciplines. Attend in person or online, with the option to purchase a 2 day pass for Animex AVFX or Animex Game with access to the networking events.

Tickets for the conference will go on sale soon! Watch this space.

Animex Colleges: Exclusive Ticket Options

We’re excited to welcome college groups to Animex! To make your visit even more rewarding, we offer exclusive ticket options designed just for college students with great discounts and 2 FREE teacher passes per college for groups of 5+ students. Visit Animex for Schools and Colleges for more information and prices.

Animex Pro-Workshops & Masterclasses

Come and learn from industry professionals. Advance your skills! These specialist workshops have limited spaces and require booking separately. New programme of workshops for 2026 to be confirmed soon, along with the booking links!

Check out our website for guests joining us for 2026 (animex.tees.ac.uk). Be sure to keep checking back for updates.

Don't forget to follow us on social media @AnimexFestival for updates!