Festival Street
Running from September 4–7, 2025
Join us on King Street from Peter Street to University Avenue for FREE activities and screenings! While Festival Street activations only last from September 4 to 7, everything else at David Pecaut Square runs through the rest of the Festival.
TIFF’s Festival Street Art Market in Partnership with Toronto Film School
In partnership with Toronto Film School, Toronto’s local film festivals and arts organizations will have booths sharing art exhibits, programming information, and more. Featuring 14 of the city’s most exciting community film festivals and arts organisations.
Check them out on John Street!
Find all the details about the Art Market here.
Billboard Canada and NXNE Music Zones
We will have two music stages set up across festival street. You can find them in the Art Market and in the Food Market. Performances by a variety of Billboard DJ’s, such as PHENOMENAL, STROM, OM.EL BEAT, LYZS, DEVO, PENNY and others will take place on Sept. 4th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Sept. 5th-7th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
CORRIDOOR BY MAZIART
CORRIDOOR BY MAZIART is a holographic, immersive installation that envelops audiences in light and wonder. Using interactive technology and projection mapping, it invites passersby to walk down memory lane and become part of a surreal, cinematic red carpet experience.
Artist - Maziar Ghaderi
IG: @maziart
Maziar Ghaderi is an award-winning filmmaker, multimedia artist, and creative technologist whose installations and films merge cinema, culture, and memory to capture the zeitgeist of our modern era. His work has been presented at TIFF, Nuit Blanche, MIT Media Lab, NYU Abu Dhabi, and covered by Vice, WIRED, and CBC Arts.
Criterion Mobile Closet
Stocked with more than 1,000 of the greatest films from around the world, the Criterion Collection Closet may offer more cinematic inspiration per square foot than any other place on the planet. Filmmakers, stars, and creative luminaries of all kinds come to Criterion to champion their favorite films in the popular Criterion Closet Picks video series. In honor of our fortieth anniversary, we’re taking the Closet on the road and opening the door to everyone. Come in, explore the collection, and make your own Closet video! Criterion tote bags and a printed pocket guide to the Criterion Collection available while supplies last.
Food Market
Indulge your taste buds at our Food Market featuring a diverse array of delicious cuisines and unique flavours served up from a lineup of delicious food trucks! Find it on the East side of King Street.
Check out more info about all the food market vendors here.
Listerine
Spin, Swish & Screen with LISTERINE®! Join us at the LISTERINE® activation, spin the wheel, and fill in the movie themed phrase for a chance to win a pair of TIFF movie tickets and an ultimate Listerine prize pack. Come by for free samples to help Wash Your Mouth™ and complete your oral care routine!
Nongshim
Enjoy noodles from TIFF’s official instant noodle partner! Grab a free sample of Shin Ramyun Toomba from the food truck, or spin the wheel to win Korea’s Famous Giant Banana Kick!
Seating Area
Take a break between films and enjoy a bit of quiet among the hustle and bustle of festival street. Grab a seat or play a friendly game of cornhole. Located along John Street.
Take your picture with the TIFF Sign!
Capture the moment and share your love for film by taking a picture in front of the iconic TIFF sign! Located at the corner of King St and University Street and a second one on John Street.
TIFF DJ Booth
The DJ booth will be located right outside the TIFF Lightbox and features amazing local DJ’s such as Brandan Duke, OTR (@mixedbyotr), Dr Narvaz(@djnarvaz), MKLA, Shannyn Hill (@djshannynhill), Nino Brown (@yesyesninobrown) and Cozmic Cat (@cozmiccatofficial). Performances will take place on Sept. 4th from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM and on Sept. 5th-7th from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM and from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
TIFF LIGHTBOX MURAL
TIFF LIGHTBOX MURAL is a living testament to TIFF’s 50 years of dedication to innovation in the art of moving pictures. Supported by the Toronto Downtown West BIA.
Artist - Adrian Hayles
IG: @adrianhayles
Blurring the lines between graffiti and ultra-realism, Adrian’s voice and vision are instantly identifiable. His works include countless portraits and illustrations for various magazines and collaborations with the City of Toronto to develop murals for vacant community spaces. Adrian has painted buildings and city blocks, designed award-winning video games and animated television shows, and has painted the second largest body of work by an individual artist, the Yonge Love Murals, covering 6,705 square metres. He is also the founder and director of Toronto’s Worth Gallery, dedicated to supporting art in public spaces including graffiti and street art.
John Candy: I Like Me
In celebration of the documentary John Candy: I Like Me, premiering at The Toronto International Film Festival, Amazon MGM Studios is bringing one of John Candy’s most iconic film moments to life. Come by and visit from Friday-Sunday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Interested in participating in something all festival long? These activities will be open for the entire festival, you can even spot the stars on the TIFF Gala Red Carpet presented by Campari with an Official Red Carpet Cocktail in hand!
Rogers Beyond the Seat - Red Carpet Experience
Rogers customers will get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience all the red carpet glitz and glamour, celebrity interviews and must-see fashion at Roy Thomson Hall. The multi-level elevated viewing space will feature movie snacks and an exclusive red carpet view to catch the festival’s biggest stars up close and personal. For activation access, Rogers Beyond members and guests must enter through the south entrance of David Pecaut Square on Wellington Street W.
Campari Red Carpet Lounge on the Gala Red Carpet
As a first-of-its-kind at TIFF, there will be a fully outfitted and immersive bar on the Roy Thomson Hall red carpet, which will host filmmakers and talent before their world premieres. Pre-screening toasts and conversations can be viewed live in the South Fan Zone on the Red Carpet at the Roy Thomson Hall. This experience is only available to VIP Red Carpet Walk guests and talent.
House of Peroni 2025 by Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Experience the best of Italian hospitality with the Superior Italian Taste of Peroni Nastro Azzurro at House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, located at David Pecaut Square, invites guests to escape to Italy while enjoying an exclusive menu curated by International Celebrity Chef David Rocco. Here, guests can enjoy the very best of Italian hospitality, featuring a selection of Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%. The House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro will be open throughout the duration of the Festival, welcoming guests aged 19 and older to enjoy superior Italian taste. The House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Peroni Nastro Azzurro Red Carpet Fan Zone will be open to Festival goers on a first-come, first-served basis with limited capacity during red carpet activity.
Intrepid Travel Box Office
Experience the world, one story at a time, at Intrepid Travel’s Box Office. TIFF transforms how people see the world through film, Intrepid transforms how they experience it. Together, we’re connecting curious minds and adventurous spirits through stories that inspire change – from the big screen to real life. Come and engage with global perspectives and discover new ways of seeing the world, all within the heart of Toronto.
Lavazza Festival Village Experience
Join us at the Lavazza Festival Village Experience! Immerse yourself in our custom photo booth and to enhance the moment, mail your photo card through Lavazza mailbox! Complete your experience by picking up a Lavazza Coldbrew sample or a Qualita Oro Ground coffee sample and giveaways while supplies last.
RBC Red Carpet Gallery
One of the most coveted destinations for celebrity spotting during TIFF! Avion Rewards members will have access to an exclusive viewing experience of the world's biggest stars arriving to their Gala premieres on the Roy Thomson Hall red carpet. The activation will feature interactive elements, including a unique photo booth experience and trivia games with exciting rewards to enjoy every bit of time here.
The Gold Room by Ferrero Rocher®
Celebrate the Moment at TIFF with Ferrero Rocher®. The Gold Room lounge offers festival-goers a luxurious, relaxing space to enjoy a taste of Ferrero Rocher® chocolate bars. Stop by to unwind between screenings, strike the perfect pose at the photo booth, and get a front row seat to all the excitement of Festival Street - you never know what surprises await.
TIFF 50/50
Want to win big? This past winter, TIFF 50/50 awarded over $90,000 in prizes — including $64,070 in cash to our jackpot winner! Now, for the 50th edition of the Festival, we’ve gone all in — bigger prizes, more early bird draws, and your chance to win like never before! Visit us to purchase tickets, or find out more about the amazing prizes up for grabs and keep an eye out for our in-person 50/50 ticket sellers throughout the Festival.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Check out Volkswagen’s latest innovation, the ID. Buzz! A modern reimagining of the iconic microbus, the ID. Buzz brings retro charm into the future with an all-electric design.
Join us at our free open air cinema located at David Pecaut Square every night from September 4 to 13, 2025! All screenings are open captioned. Bring your own blankets or chairs, or use one of ours!
Cinema Park film programming is generously supported by a friend of TIFF.
Hoping to see some of the talent at #TIFF25 this year?
Check out more info and FAQ about our Fan Zones, including the rules and regulations and how to get tickets here to ensure the best possible experience. View the red carpet from these following places:
- TIFF Fan Zone North - David Pecaut Square
- TIFF Fan Zone South - David Pecaut Square
- King Street Fan Zone - Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre
- King Street Fan Zone presented by Intrepid - Royal Alexandra Theatre
- RBC Red Carpet Gallery - David Pecaut Square
- Rogers Beyond the Seat Zone - David Pecaut Square
Check out our new food market this year with 7 local vendors offering a variety of mouth watering options, all conveniently located at the East end of King Street.
6 Spice Rack
International, Fusion - Crispy Fried Chicken
Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream
Dessert - Soft serve, slushies, popsicles, milkshakes, BANANA BOATS, BLIZZARDS, SNOWCONES, SUNDAES
Heirloom Toronto
Savoury - Hot & Honey Chicken Sandwich, General Tao Pork Belly Sandwich, Hot & Honey Tofu Sandwich, Honey Garlic Chicken Sandwich, Big Mac Fries, Birria Brisket Grilled Cheese
Tdots Naansense
Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken Poutine, Chickpea & Spinach Cutty, Spicy Stuffed Lamb Roti, Shrimp & Crab Roll
Pancho's Bakery
Dessert - Churros
Pimento Jerk
Jamaican BBQ
Da House of Jerk
Authentic Jamaican dishes
TIFF’s Festival Street Art Market in Partnership with Toronto Film School
In partnership with Toronto Film School, Toronto’s local film festivals and arts organizations will have booths sharing art exhibits, programming information, and more. Featuring 14 of the city’s most exciting community film festivals and arts organisations.
Check them out on John Street, south of King Street!
Toronto Film School
Take a seat and enjoy the TFS Pop-up Cinema, showcasing short films created by Toronto Film School students and alumni. The screenings highlight the creativity and talent emerging from one of Canada’s most industry-connected film schools. Discover how you, too, can pursue your passion for film, TV, video games, or design with hands-on training from working professionals.
Blank Canvases
Blank Canvases have brought real artists to the classroom to teach children how to express themselves in new ways and expanded their lessons to over one hundred schools across the GTA.
CMU (College of Make up and Design)
CMU is a career college committed to providing unparalleled training that unleashes our students’ creative potential and champions artistic freedom and experimentation.
Hand Eye Society
Hand Eye Society is a Toronto not-for-profit that showcases and nurtures videogames made primarily for creative expression. Founded in 2009, it is one of the oldest videogame arts organizations of its kind in the world.
imagineNative
imagineNATIVE is the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content. The organization is recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for excellence and innovation in programming and as the global centre for Indigenous media arts. imagineNATIVE (legal entity: The Centre for Aboriginal Media) is a registered charity committed to creating a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultures through the presentation of contemporary Indigenous-made media art including film, video, audio and digital media.
Inside Out
Inside Out is a not-for-profit charity that brings the community together through films created by and about 2SLGBTQ+ people of all ages, races and abilities.
LATAFF (Toronto Latin American FIlm Festival)
LATAFF aims to be the cultural and artistic thread between Latin American and other communities by films, engaging with the roots of the present and future generations of Canadian born Latinos.
Luminato Festival
Luminato Festival transforms the people, places, and possibilities of Toronto with extraordinary art experiences. Every June we present bold, playful, and of the moment art for all to enjoy. Distinctly Toronto, proudly Canadian and totally Global, we welcome the world to explore our streets, stages and stories. Encounter our city like never before.
Muse Arts
MUSE Arts is all about dreamers and doers working together to encourage social change at an individual and a collective level. Join us as we promote the use of the arts as a tool for social change and activism, support emerging artists, and collaborate on the promotion of arts and literature projects in Canada and across the world.
OCAD
OCAD is Canada's oldest and largest design university as a leading hub of art, design, digital media, research and innovation.
Reel Asian
Reel Asian is Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival, showcasing contemporary Asian films and videos by Asian-identifying artists all over the world.
REEL CANADA
REEL CANADA is a team of creative, hard-working movie lovers from coast-to-coast working together to bring their passion for Canadian film to all!
Regent Park Film Festival
Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto’s longest-running, free community film festival, centering marginalized communities and their stories and providing a platform for artists.
Toronto Public Library
Celebrate the magic of reading at the Toronto Public Library and don’t miss the chance to purchase your very own iconic TPL tote bag!
