TIFF 2025: A guide for the hottest parties, premiere and celeb spots

The Toronto International Film Festival is returning to its fiftieth edition and is slapped to bring a sleep of A-list celebrities in the city for 10 straight days of the Red Carpet Movie Premier.

The festival of this year will be held from 4-14 September and will include the official selection of 291 films. Although most of the high-profile premiere can be too late to score tickets, there are dozens of hotspots across the city where fans can see famous celebrities.

Below is everything that you need to know about the festival, which are coming to the city and what events they are most likely to participate.

People presenting paintings by Toronto International Film Festival Sign on King Street. (Photo by Roberto Machao Noa/Litericket through Getty Image)

TIFF Festival Street returns to its 10th year

A section of King Street West between Peter Street and University Avenue will turn to a pedestrian-keval area from September 4-7 for the tenth year of TIFF’s Street Festival.

The four -day festival includes free entertainment, immersive activities and a lively mix of food, drinks, art and culture. Officials say this year’s festival will include an external food activation along with additional seating by the food market.

The ceremony will expand to David Pett Square from 4–13 September for open-air movie screening and other activities.

The CN Tower will also light the 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 4 to 7 September.

High-profile premiere and special presentations

This year’s festival includes dozens of high-profile premiere and special performances with some leading filmmakers in the world. Here are the 10 most beautiful movies:

Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF speak on stage during the TIFF 50 Canadian press conference at TIFF Lightbox on 20 August, 2025 at TIFF Lightbox. (Photo by Brian de Riviera Simon/Getty Image)

Which celebrities are rumored to come to Toronto?

Tiff Red Carpet will be rolled out for Hollywood’s biggest stars. Here is a list of celebrities who are expected to show in the festival:

  • Aaron Taylor ‘Johnson
  • To pesino
  • America pharyra
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Leg fetus
  • Blair underwood
  • Brandon fraser
  • Calum Turner
  • Channing Tatum
  • Charlie Xcx
  • Chris Evans
  • Killian Murphy
  • Catherine O’Hara
  • Daniel Craig
  • Dwayne Johnson
  • Elle fanning
  • Elliot page
  • Ethan Hawke
  • Gilromo del Toro
  • Hikari
  • Idris Elba
  • Ian McClen
  • Jacob alordi
  • James cordon
  • James Mcavoy
  • Jessica Ganing
  • Pair foster
  • Catherine Hunner
  • Kazu Hiro
  • Keanu Reeves
  • Kirsten Dunst
  • Lee byung‑hun
  • Lily james
  • Maud upato
  • Margaret Qualle
  • Matthew McConaughey
  • Kunis
  • Nelli fertado
  • Nia dakosta
  • Nina Hos
  • Park Chan ‘Wook
  • Paul Mascal
  • Pratik Gandhi
  • Ryan Johnson
  • Ryan Reynolds
  • Russell Crowe
  • Sandra oh
  • Scarlett Johansson
  • Seth rogen
  • Sean design
  • Simu liu
  • Sydney Sweeny
  • Theo james
  • Tom Felton
  • Tesa Thompson
  • Kunuk zachariaus
The Diplo 09 performs the “Reef Rough” Premier Party at the RBC House during the Toronto International Film Festival at Toronto, Ontario on September 2024. (Photo by Ryan Amberli/Getty Image for RBC)

Rogers Tiff 50 Timescape

The Rogers Tiff 50 timescape event and installation runs from 5 to 7 septs in Yorkville and is free and open to the public. It is located on Yorkville Avenue between Hazelton Avenue and Beller Street.

Live nightley musical acts will include demonstrations by Bruce Springstein’s E Street Band and some members of the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra. This music will be a film score from films that are screened in TIFF.

The installation will include interactive multimedia content, archial images, on-stage conversations with directors and even a large screen, including live feed moments from the red carpet in the Roy Thomson Hall and repetition of the events of the previous day.

Where to attend the celebrities around the city?

Star-staded events:

  • On Thursday, “Hollywood North” party, Sitton 4 in Sutton Place Hotel Toronto and Ebreel from 7 pm to midnight.
  • Tiff Annual Kick-Off Event Tuesday, September 2 d | At Four Season Hotel on Bar.
  • “Road to the Golden Globes” party at Four Season Hotel on Saturday, September 6.
  • Variety cover party on Friday, 5 September at Petros82 restaurant.
  • Tiff Black Excellence Brach at Petros 82 restaurant.
  • TIFF Tribute Awards Gala on Sunday, September 7 at Faremont Royal York Hotel.

Celebrity-Frequented Restaurant:

  • Harbor 60, Jacobs & Company, Choto Matte, Milos, Daffne, Soho House, Narvosa, Soto Soto, Joso, Don Alphonso, Nobe Toronto, Akira Back Toronto, Coast, Blue Boin and many more.

Fan activities and events:

  • Tiff Festival Street
  • Candri Bar in South Fan Region on Roy Thomson Hall Red Carpet
  • RBC Red Carpet Gallery is located in David Pett Square

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