Know Before You Go

Festival Guide

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TIFF '26

Know before you go

Everything you need for a smooth, seamless Festival experience

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At A Glance

Screening Checklist

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Arrival Window
30 mins before showtime
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Seats Held Until
15 mins before showtime
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Max Bag Size
12” × 12” × 6”
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Accepted Payment
100% Cashless
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Step 1
Digital Wallet

Add tickets to your mobile wallet before arrival. Screenshots are not accepted due to SafeTix™ protection.

TIFF Account: Log in via TIFF Festival Account Manager under “My Events”.

Ticketmaster: Save directly via the Ticketmaster App or ticketmaster.ca.

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Step 2
Bag Security

Travel light to speed up security checks at all Festival entry points.

Allowed: Small handbags, clutches, waist bags (< 12” × 12” × 6”).

Prohibited: Standard backpacks, totes, laptop bags, outside food.

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Accessibility
Support & Transport

Accommodations, assistance staff, and designated drop-offs are available across all venues.

Wheel-Trans Station
Wellington Street West & John Street
TIFF & Princess of Wales Theatre
106 John Street
Royal Alexandra Theatre
14 Duncan Street
Scotiabank Theatre
Richmond Street West

On-Site Assistance: Staff and TIFF Volunteers are stationed at every entrance to help with seating and mobility needs.

Direct Access Line: Call 416-599-2033 or 1-888-258-8433 (8am–10pm daily) or email customerrelations@tiff.net for advance arrangements.

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Transit & Access
Getting to the Festival

King Street West between Peter Street and University Avenue is closed September 10–13 for Festival Street. Public transit is highly recommended.

Subway Access
St. Andrew Station (Line 1)
Streetcar Route
504 King (Stop at John Street)
Regional Transit
GO Transit / Union Station

For official Festival rules and FAQs, see tiff.net/visit or read the TIFF Code of Conduct.