Toronto International Film Festival 2026
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About the event
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the world's largest public film festivals and a crucial launchpad for the awards season, held each September. Its People's Choice Award, voted by audiences, has become a reliable early predictor of Oscar success.
Key figures
11 days, Thursday to Sunday10–20 September 2026
First held1976public festival
Top awardPeople's Choiceaudience-voted
RoleOscar-season launchawards bellwether
Stay in Toronto
Check-in 9 Sep, check-out 13 Sep 2026 — 4 nights around 10 September 2026 – 20 September 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Getting there
- AirportToronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 19 km
- From the airportUP Express to Union Station every 15 min (5:30 am–1 am); TTC express bus + subway is cheapest, about 25 min — UP Express ticket from machines or on board; TTC fare
- Public transportSubway, buses and streetcars (TTC): One fare per one-way trip, free transfers within an hour; ~6 am–1:30 am, Blue Night Network 1:30–5 am
- TaxiLicensed Toronto Pearson taxis and limos — At the airport use only licensed taxis; pick-up at terminals 1 and 3, arrivals level
- Time zoneAmerica/Toronto
Host country
- Currency: Canadian dollar
- Language: English, French
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Ottawa
- Phone: +1
- Emergency: 911
- Electricity: 110 V, 60 Hz, plugs A/B
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.