#TIFF and How to See the Shows

The world’s largest and most influential film festival is back for 2024! Toronto loves TIFF and who can blame us?

TIFF brings 700,000 visitors to Toronto each year, with revenue upwards of $170 million for the city, with an additional $4.37 million in revenue from TIFF’s impact outside of the venue itself. (Think about that, Torontonians, as we begrudgingly deal with the transit closure on King for the festival)

That’s a whole lotta’ star-studded action.

WHY TORONTO?

With 5 major film studios and multiple smaller studios in Tinseltown (or Hollywood North), we are host to over 400 productions every year. Toronto’s vibrant and historic culture is why it has been the hub of the festival since 1976.

Our King Street Strip allows accessibility and easy navigation to multiple theatre venues within a 15 minute walking radius.

HOW CAN I ENJOY TIFF AT NO COST?

TIFF’s King Street is only open to pedestrians so be sure to stroll this star-filled, velvet-roped, red-carpeted glam where your favourite actors and artists mingle with their fans. With tons of booths, displays, pop-ups and fan zones, it’s a great way to be a part of TIFF.

HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR CHANCES OF ATTENDING A PREMIERE

Become a TIFF member where you can access ticket sales 10 days prior to public sales
Buy tickets online prior to the shows
Since popular films sell out quickly, do your research so you can access the tickets you’re looking to purchase
Get yourself in the Rush Line

THE RUSH LINE

If you’ve missed out, consider showing up at least 1-hour early in the RUSH Line where tickets are sold (some around $30) on a first-come, first-served basis for sold out shows
These sales start 15 minutes before the show begins, if available
If you miss the show you had your heart set on, consider staying in the Rush Line for the next one

KNOW WHERE THE RUSH LINE IS PRIOR TO GETTING THERE

TIFF Bell Lightbox: King Street West entrance
Scotiabank Theatre: Richmond Street, heading West
Royal Alexandra Theatre: On the West sidewalk of Ed Mirvish Way
Roy Thomson Hall: King Street West & Simcoe Street
VISA Screening Room at the Princess of Wales:Northeast corner of King Street West and John Street.