Getting Here
Plan your visit
TIFF Bell Lightbox is a film and cultural centre in the heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We are located in the first five floors of the Festival Tower on the northwest corner of King Street West and John Street. Visit the temporary exhibition, watch a film screening, or browse the TIFF Shop. The film collection and archives in our Film Reference Library are also open for the public to enjoy.
How to get to TIFF Bell Lightbox
Subway
TIFF Bell Lightbox is closest to St. Andrew subway station on Line 1. TIFF is a 450m or 6 minute walk west from the subway.
Streetcar or Bus
Take the King streetcar (Route 504). The closest stop is John St. This will bring you directly in front of TIFF Bell Lightbox.
GO Transit or Via Rail
TIFF Bell Lightbox is a 550m or 15 minute walk from Union Station. It can also be reached by subway (one stop from Union Station to St. Andrew).
Driving
Paid parking is available underneath TIFF Bell Lightbox, but is not operated by TIFF.
Reitman Square Parking
Precise ParkLink runs the parking underneath TIFF Bell Lightbox. Note: P2 is not available from the elevator. It must be accessed from P1 or P3, then walking up/down the ramp. Parking App Code: #1176
Customer Relations Call Centre
Monday – Sunday: 10am – 7pm
Local: 416-599-2033
Toll-free: 1-888-258-8433
TIFF Bell Lightbox Box Office
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 3pm–10pm
Wednesday – Sunday: 10am–10pm
Varda Café-Bar
TIFF Member Tuesdays: 4pm–10pm
Wednesday – Friday: 9am–10pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am–10pm
TIFF Shop
Sunday: 11am–7pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Wednesday: 11am–7pm
Thursday – Saturday: 11am–9pm
Film Reference Library
Sunday: Member Exclusive TIFF Lounge 12pm–8pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday: 10am–5pm
Friday: 10am–5pm, Member Exclusive TIFF Lounge 5pm–8pm
Saturday: Member Exclusive TIFF Lounge 12pm–8pm
416-599-8433 ext. 2005 | libraryservices@tiff.net
Prices do not apply to the Toronto International Film Festival or digital rentals on digital TIFF Bell Lightbox.
Tickets can be purchased at the Steve & Rashmi Gupta Box Office, via the calendar, or calling 1-888-258-8433.
Regular film
Adult:
$14
Senior or Student (with valid ID):
$11.50
Child (ages 3–12):
$10
Member 365:
$9.75
Member (Contributors Circle +):
$6.50
3D, 70mm, Special Presentation
Adult:
$14
Senior or Student (with valid ID):
$11.50
Child (ages 3–12):
$10
Member 365:
$9.75
Member (Contributors Circle +):
$6.50
Premium Screening
Adult:
$23.75
Senior or Student (with valid ID):
$19.25
Child (ages 3–12):
$17
Member 365:
$17
Member (Contributors Circle +):
$11.50
*Children under the age of three are allowed free entry.
Prices include HST and a $1 service fee for non-Member-price tickets.
For more information, please see our help on Ticketing.
TIFF Bell Lightbox's entire building is accessible to people in wheelchairs or with any other mobility impairments. We have escalators to each level with publicly accessible cinemas, lobby elevators to all levels, and barrier-free washroom facilities on each level.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating locations are available in all cinemas at TIFF Bell Lightbox. To book accessible seating, please contact our Call Centre, open daily from 10am to 7pm, at 416-599-2033 or 1-888-258-8433. Seating is limited and cannot be guaranteed; it is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Audio descriptive and subtitling
The accessibility features we offer at our cinemas are: Assisted Listening, Descriptive Sound, and Closed Captioning, and Open Captioning on occasion. Please note Descriptive Sound, Closed Captioning, and Open Captioning are not available for all films.
Service and Support Animals
Guide dogs and service animals are welcome in all public spaces at TIFF Bell Lightbox, including the cinemas. Emotional support animals will be permitted on a discretionary basis. Front of House staff may request that you provide documentation from a regulated health professional confirming the animal is required as per the AODA’s Customer Service Standards. Please let Front of House staff know if your service animal needs water or any assistance.
For more information visit Accessibility at TIFF.
To do at TIFF Bell Lightbox
