diff --git a/bindings/python/quokka/version.py b/bindings/python/quokka/version.py
index 5573e84..16baab3 100644
--- a/bindings/python/quokka/version.py
+++ b/bindings/python/quokka/version.py
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@
 #  See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 #  limitations under the License.
 
-__version__ = "0.5.5"
+__version__ = "0.5.6"