TIFF returns for 2026: Here’s a list of movie premieres and celeb hot spots
Organizers are gearing up for the return of the Toronto International Film Festival which is set to take over the city’s Entertainment District from Sept. 10 to 20. This year’s official lineup includes a whopping 293 titles – more than any other film festival in the world – that will be screened during red carpet […]
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to return for 2026, running from September 10 to 20 in the city's Entertainment District. This year's festival will feature 293 titles, making it the world's largest film festival by number of screenings. The official lineup includes high-profile premieres such as "A Good Little Soldier" directed by Stéphane Brizé, "Bucking Fastard" by Werner Herzog, and "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple" by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn.
Fans can watch celebrities on the red carpet at the Princess of Wales Theatre and Royal Alexandra Theatre, located in dedicated fan viewing areas along King Street. Three fan zones are set up at David Pecaut Square, with wristbands distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Programming includes daytime events at Cassius Cucina Contemporanea, such as premieres, cocktail receptions, and private events tied to some of the festival's most anticipated films.
Special events include the TIFF Black Excellence Brunch, "Road to the Golden Globes" party, and the TIFF Tribute Awards Gala.
Attendees can explore food and drink options throughout the festival, including the Toronto Film School's immersive mini cinema and Tubi's "Any Mood, For Free" mood-sensing activation. The festival also features a Festival Street Art Market, Festival Street Food Market, and various activations by brands like Ferrero Rocher, Intrepid Travel, and Lavazza. The TIFF Shop will offer exclusive merchandise, and the Rogers Red Carpet will host events throughout the opening weekend.
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