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TTC routes are changing for TIFF 2026. Here’s what riders need to know

What to know King Street West between Spadina and University avenues is closed for TIFF from 5 a.m. Sept. 10 until 5 a.m. Sept. 14....

Modern Toronto streetcar at the TIFF Bell Lightbox during the TIFF 2026 event, with city buildings in the background.

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TIFF SPOTLIGHT: How a self-funded Toronto comedy short made it to the festival

Posted 19 hours ago Beatriz Ferreira

What to know FIVEHEAD is a 19-minute dark comedy short written by and starring Toronto comedian Maddy Foley and directed by Christian Smith. The film...

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TIFF Fan Zones are changing this year. Here’s what fans need to know

Posted 20 hours ago Tyreike Reid

What to know TIFF no longer requires online tickets or advance registration for its 2026 Fan Zones. The David Pecaut Square Fan Zone will remain...

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From Ayo Edebiri to Hudson Williams: 15 stars to spot at TIFF 2026

Posted 22 hours ago Beatriz Ferreira

What to know TIFF 2026 runs from Sept. 10 to 20, with almost 300 screenings taking place across Toronto. TIFF has released a list of...

Two stars at TIFF 2026, a woman in a white dress with feather details and a man in a tuxedo holding a trophy, smiling for the camera.

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Neil Peart, Darlene Love, Lisa, The Pretenders and one fanatical OLP fan: Our round-up of TIFF’s music-related films

Posted 1 day ago Karen Bliss

What to know TIFF 2026 runs Sept. 10–20 with 293 titles, including a slate of music-focused films. Highlights include documentaries on Neil Peart, Darlene Love,...

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Love, displacement and cultural survival: Here are 5 Indigenous films to see at TIFF 2026

Posted 2 days ago Patricia Dolor

What to know Brace Your Heart follows a young Sámi woman balancing love, community expectations and responsibility for her late father’s reindeer herd. Where the...

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TIFF 2026: Everything to know about celebrities, events and road closures

Posted 2 days ago NOW Staff

What to know TIFF returns to Toronto for its 51st year with more than 200 films and major stars expected at the festival. Festival Street...

Crowd of people waiting outside TIFF Toronto International Film Festival venue with banners and posters in the background.

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Being a Lesbian isn’t a choice, but at TIFF you can try it on for 40 minutes

Posted 6 days ago Devon Banfield

What to know TIFF’s new Innovation Hub is bringing immersive storytelling to the festival through VR, mixed reality, interactive installations and AI-powered experiences. Dutch artist...

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Looking to spot celebrities during TIFF? Here are 6 Toronto restaurants known for star sightings

Posted 7 days ago Beatriz Ferreira

What to know Adrak Yorkville has welcomed celebrities including Jessica Alba, Oscar Isaac and the Jonas Brothers. ONE Restaurant is another Yorkville hotspot where stars...

Group of people enjoying a night out at a Toronto restaurant during TIFF, with festive decorations and star sightings.

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TIFF SPOTLIGHT: Award-winning director Yung Chang on carving out space for Chinese-Canadian stories in film

September 3, 2026 Beatriz Ferreira

What to know Award-winning filmmaker Yung Chang will premiere his first narrative film, The Highway, at TIFF on Sept. 10 as part of the Short...

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‘RIP Orange TIFF sign’: TIFF is set to unveil a new sign, leaving festival regulars mourning the iconic installation

September 2, 2026 Aliya Karimjee

What to know The iconic orange TIFF sign has been replaced with a new LED design for 2026. Many longtime festival attendees are expressing nostalgia...

Bright orange TIFF sign illuminated at night on Toronto street, with people walking by and city lights in the background.

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From Ah Girl to Always Lalisa: 5 films showcasing the Asian diaspora to watch at TIFF 2026

September 1, 2026 Eva Zhu

What to know Ah Girl is a Singaporean coming-of-age drama about a seven-year-old forced to navigate an unstable family life and grow up before she...

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Sip and savour TIFF: 6 exclusive menus and cocktails inspired by this year’s screenings

September 1, 2026 Aliya Karimjee

What to know Menus and cocktails are only available for a limited time during TIFF (Sept. 10-20). Each spot offers a unique, film-inspired creation—from popcorn-bucket...

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TIFF 2026 tickets go on sale today — here’s what to know

August 31, 2026 Tyreike Reid

We are just a little over a week away from the film industry’s biggest stars taking over Toronto, and fans hoping to be part of...

Large red 'tiff' sign on a busy Toronto street with pedestrians, cyclists, and city buildings in the background.

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TIFF reveals final 2026 Tribute Award recipients, including Seth Rogen and Helen Mirren

August 25, 2026 Patricia Dolor

What to know Seth Rogen, Helen Mirren, Fan Bingbing, Adam Pietkiewicz and Bassam Tariq are the final recipients announced for the 2026 TIFF Tribute Awards....

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TTC routes are changing for TIFF 2026. Here’s what riders need to know

TIFF SPOTLIGHT: How a self-funded Toronto comedy short made it to the festival

TIFF Fan Zones are changing this year. Here’s what fans need to know

From Ayo Edebiri to Hudson Williams: 15 stars to spot at TIFF 2026

Neil Peart, Darlene Love, Lisa, The Pretenders and one fanatical OLP fan: Our round-up of TIFF’s music-related films

Love, displacement and cultural survival: Here are 5 Indigenous films to see at TIFF 2026

TIFF 2026: Everything to know about celebrities, events and road closures

Being a Lesbian isn’t a choice, but at TIFF you can try it on for 40 minutes

Looking to spot celebrities during TIFF? Here are 6 Toronto restaurants known for star sightings

TIFF SPOTLIGHT: Award-winning director Yung Chang on carving out space for Chinese-Canadian stories in film

‘RIP Orange TIFF sign’: TIFF is set to unveil a new sign, leaving festival regulars mourning the iconic installation

From Ah Girl to Always Lalisa: 5 films showcasing the Asian diaspora to watch at TIFF 2026

Sip and savour TIFF: 6 exclusive menus and cocktails inspired by this year’s screenings

TIFF 2026 tickets go on sale today — here’s what to know

TIFF reveals final 2026 Tribute Award recipients, including Seth Rogen and Helen Mirren

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