Events

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Located at King and John Streets in the heart of the Entertainment District, TIFF Lightbox is home to the Toronto International Film Festival® and is the premier meeting place for innovative event planners, film industry professionals, educators, and movie lovers from around the globe.

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Unique Spaces

We have various event spaces to suit your accommodations. See our floor plan for more information.


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The Green Room

Max. capacity is 60 – A quiet space to relax. This is the perfect venue for VIP cocktail receptions or a Production Office. The space includes furnishings provided by Roots, ensuite washrooms, a 40” programmable screen, a 5.1 audio system, a projector, and a drop-down screen.

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Varda Café-Bar

Max. capacity is 85 – A modern lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the corner of King and John Streets. The room — which has audio capabilities and a plasma screen — is an ideal space for a range of social, business, and academic events. Learn more.

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TIFF Founders’ Lounge

Max. capacity is 120 – Spectacular views of King Street and downtown Toronto. Its elegant decor, seating areas, and bar create the perfect atmosphere for cocktail receptions and meeting with colleagues. Catered exclusively by Oliver & Bonacini.

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RBC Learning Studios (A+B)

Max. capacity is 94 – Perfect for team building events, workshops, educational presentations, and staff meetings. Each studio accommodates up to 47 people, and can be set up in various styles — including classroom, theatre, cluster conference, and U-shape. The rooms feature built-in projectors, screens, a podium, and microphones.

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Cinemas

The screen, projector, and basic audio-visual staffing are included with your cinema rental.

Learn more about screening formats.

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Viola Desmond Cinema
(Cinema 1)

Seats 523 – Elevate the tone of your next meeting, presentation, or pitch in this state-of-the-art cinema with four elegant balconies.

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Cinema 2

Seats 353 – Experience the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos. This cinema blends transformative audio technology with theatrical presentations.

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Piers Handling Cinema
(Cinema 3)

Seats 223 – Perfect for keynote presentations, this cinema invites educators, industry leaders, and film lovers to experience immersive storytelling in an elevated environment.

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The Paul & Leah Atkinson Family Cinema
(Cinema 4)

Seats 147 – Inspire new ideas for your team through interactive town hall presentations, transformative panel discussions, or the art of cinema.

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Cinema 5

Seats 45 – This boutique cinema experience is perfect for small screenings and presentations. Inspire emerging leaders, celebrate team wins, or pitch your grand idea with 4K quality.

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The Stanislaus Shibinsky Cinema
(Cinema 6)

Seats 39 – A unique and intimate theatre space located on the fifth floor. Ideal for personal and team film screenings, or to showcase a new product to top executives.


Parking

Underground parking is available at TIFF Lightbox and operated independently by Precise ParkLink, accessible on Widmer Street at an approximate rate of $18 per day. Alternate parking lots and street parking are available. Valet parking can also be arranged for your event.


Event Booking Information

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout our building. If your event requires a dedicated connection, our team can provide one in your event space at an additional cost.

Load-in

Our loading dock is located at the rear of the building, accessible via Widmer Street. If required, our freight elevator is bookable through your dedicated Event Coordinator for easy transfer to your event space with no steps involved.

Bookings

The Event Sales team is happy to help you! To reserve a cinema for your private event, a two-month lead time is recommended to ensure your desired space is available. We welcome the opportunity to host your event at our landmark building and will try our best to accommodate any last-minute requests.

Branding

Our team is pleased to provide a range of digital and printed branding options tailored to your event. From screens throughout the Lightbox to stunning red carpets in our atrium, we create opportunities for impactful visibility. Get in touch with our Event Sales Team to learn more.