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Tampa Animation Festival 2026

Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8

Charlene A. Gordon Theater, Ferman Center for the Arts, University of Tampa, 214 North Boulevard · Hyde Park · Tampa

Choose an individual screening, talk or workshop from the organizer's published 2026 program and reserve a free seat where required. Times vary by program; the four festival dates do not imply all-day admission to every session.

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Free animation screenings, talks and workshops at UTampa, with the 2026 selection now published and individual program reservations available through the organizer.

The University of Tampa's four-day animation festival returns November 5-8 to Charlene A. Gordon Theater in the Ferman Center for the Arts at 214 North Boulevard. The organizer has published its 2026 selection, with animated shorts, student films, documentaries and a Brad Schiff program. Screenings, talks and workshops are free and open to the public. Choose a specific 2026 program and follow the organizer's free seat-reservation link rather than assuming one booking covers the entire festival.

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One of our hand-picked Tampa Bay highlights. Dates and times come from the organizer and can change. Confirm on the official page before heading out.

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