diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 46357f6d6e..7d0597de60 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 # Svelte changelog
 
+## 1.56.0
+
+* Internal refactor ([#1122](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/1122))
+* Use correct context for component events ([#1184](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/1184))
+* Allow observing `$foo` in dev mode ([#1181](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/1181))
+* Handle dynamic data in default slot ([#1144](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/1144))
+
 ## 1.55.1
 
 * Fix cancellation of store `onchange` handlers ([#1177](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/1177))
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 0b8ff4284d..c08645b16d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "svelte",
-  "version": "1.55.1",
+  "version": "1.56.0",
   "description": "The magical disappearing UI framework",
   "main": "compiler/svelte.js",
   "files": [