The Toronto International Film Festival is returning for its fiftieth edition and is slated to bring a slew of A-list celebrities to town for 10 straight days of red carpet movie premieres.
This year’s festival will take place from September 4-14 and will include an official selection of 291 films. While it may be too late to score tickets for most of the high-profile premieres, there are dozens of hotspots across the city where fans can spot celebrities.
Below is everything you need to know about the festival, who’s coming to town and what events they’re most likely to attend.
People posing for pictures by the Toronto International Film Festival sign on King Street. (Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images)
TIFF’s Festival Street returns for its 10th year
A section of King Street West between Peter Street and University Avenue will be transformed into a pedestrian-only zone from September 4-7 for the tenth year of TIFF’s street festival.
The four-day celebration is said to include free entertainment, immersive activities and a lively mix of food, drinks, art and culture. Officials say this year’s festival will also include an outdoor dining activation with additional seating by the Food Market.
The celebrations will extend into David Pecaut Square from September 4-13 for open-air movie screenings and other activities.
The CN Tower will also light up in gold at the top of each hour after sunset throughout the festival.
‘Festival Street’ takes place on King Street between University Avenue and Peter Street from September 4 to 7. (Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
High-profile premieres and special presentations
This year’s festival includes dozens of high-profile premieres and special presentations with some of the world’s leading filmmakers. Here are 10 of the most buzziest movies:
Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF speaks onstage during the TIFF 50 Canadian Press Conference at TIFF Lightbox on August 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Brian de Rivera Simon/Getty Images)
Which celebrities are rumoured to be coming to Toronto?
The TIFF red carpet will be rolled out for Hollywood’s biggest stars. Here’s a list of the celebrities who are expected to show up at the festival:
Aaron Taylor‑Johnson
Al Pacino
America Ferrera
Angelina Jolie
Ben Foster
Blair Underwood
Brendan Fraser
Callum Turner
Channing Tatum
Charli XCX
Chris Evans
Cillian Murphy
Catherine O’Hara
Daniel Craig
Dwayne Johnson
Elle Fanning
Elliot Page
Ethan Hawke
Guillermo del Toro
HIKARI
Idris Elba
Ian McKellen
Jacob Elordi
James Corden
James McAvoy
Jessica Gunning
Jodie Foster
Katherine Hytner
Kazu Hiro
Keanu Reeves
Kirsten Dunst
Lee Byung‑hun
Lily James
Maude Apatow
Margaret Qualley
Matthew McConaughey
Mila Kunis
Nelly Furtado
Nia DaCosta
Nina Hoss
Park Chan‑wook
Paul Mescal
Pratik Gandhi
Rian Johnson
Ryan Reynolds
Russell Crowe
Sandra Oh
Scarlett Johansson
Seth Rogen
Shawn Desman
Simu Liu
Sydney Sweeney
Theo James
Tom Felton
Tessa Thompson
Zacharias Kunuk
Diplo performs during the “Riff Raff” premiere party at RBC House during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 09, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Ryan Emberley/Getty Images for RBC)
Rogers TIFF 50 Timescape
The Rogers TIFF 50 Timescape event and installation runs from Sept. 5 to 7 in Yorkville and is free and open to the public. It’s located on Yorkville Avenue between Hazelton Avenue and Bellair Street.
Live nightly musical acts will include performances by a few members from Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra. The music will be movie scores from films that screened at TIFF.
The installation will also include interactive multimedia content, archival images, on-stage conversations with directors and even a large screen featuring live feed moments from the red carpet at Roy Thomson Hall and recaps of the previous day’s events.
Where to spot celebrities around town?
Star-studded events:
TIFF annual kick-off event on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at d|bar in the Four Seasons Hotel.
“Hollywood North” party on Thursday, Sept. 4 at The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto & Abrielle from 7 p.m. to midnight.
TIFF kick-off celebration at Soluna nightclub on Thursday, Sept. 4.
BAFTA afternoon tea on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Variety Cover party on Friday, Sept. 5 at RBC House inside Petros82 restaurant.
“Road to the Golden Globes” party on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Four Seasons Hotel.
TIFF Tribute Awards Gala on Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Vanity Fair party on Sunday, Sept. 7 at d|bar in the Four Seasons Hotel.
TIFF Black Excellence Brunch on Monday, Sept. 8 at RBC House inside Petros82 restaurant.
Celebrity-frequented restaurants:
Harbour 60, Jacobs & Co., Chotto Matte, Milos, Daphne, Soho House, Nervosa, Sotto Sotto, Joso’s, Don Alfonso, Nobu Toronto, Akira Back Toronto, KOST, Blue Bovine and many more.
Fan activities and events:
TIFF Festival Street from Sept. 4-7.
Rogers TIFF50 Timescape from Sept. 5 to 7.
Campari bar at the south fan zone on the Roy Thomson Hall red carpet.
RBC Red Carpet Gallery situated in David Pecaut Square.
TIFF50 Gallery at Billy Bishop Airport is free and open to all until Sept. 14.
The House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro will host Aperitivo 50—a daily ritual from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in David Pecaut Square featuring Peroni Nastro Azzurro cocktails alongside Italian food offerings from celebrity chef David Rocco.
TIFF theme party at Windsor Arms Hotel on Thursday, Sept. 11.
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