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The best TIFF parties to check out in Toronto this festival season

The beginning of September in Toronto can only mean one thing: TIFF season! 

It’s these few special days once a year where the city becomes the spot for everything movie magic, and since it’s the festival’s 50th anniversary, you can bet there will be tons of parties to attend.

From celebrity spotting, unique food offerings, and glammed-up fun, the city’s about to be overrun with nightly soirees. Plan your outfits and get ready, here’s where to party for TIFF 2025. 

After the After Party Celebrating TIFF 50

Late-night celebrations just got a whole lot more wild with The Fifth Social Club’s after after-party. Head to 225 Richmond St. for the festival opening party and arrive dressed in your best outfit for a red-carpet experience, featuring a step-and-repeat photo booth, all-night dancing, and bottle service. 

Billed as “full-blown rager,” this is the place to be if you want an unfiltered and totally freeing TIFF experience.

Four Seasons Parties 

Returning as TIFF’s official hospitality partner, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will be home to many exclusive events that’ll almost guarantee celeb spotting.

Sept. 2 will see the annual kick-off event at d|bar with Chef Daniel Boulud. While this is a highly exclusive event, you still might be able to catch a couple of celebs here. The iconic Vanity Fair TIFF Party is always a heavy-hitter, and this year it features Ethan Hawke, Baz Luhrmann, and Richard Linklater. 

Young Filmmakers Party

One of the longest-running TIFF industry parties, Young Filmmakers is the place to be if you want to rub shoulders with actors, creatives, executives, and crew members.

Designed to unite both established and budding industry professionals. This year’s fiesta will be held at the Walrus Pub & Beer Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Remember, cocktail attire is required!

Tiff Movie Magic

The Windsor Arms Hotel is gearing up to host a red carpet exclusive event on Sept. 11. Walk the red carpet in your best ‘fit and dance it up to live tunes from DJ Carl Allen. This iconic bar is also offering bottle service for the event, with an extended last call until 4 a.m. 

Toronto Film Festival Kick-Off Celebration 

Take it to 314 Queen St., aka Soluna Restaurant, for a special kick-off party. With DJ Mahmut Orhan, Sam Haze, and Crunch, this is your chance to start festival season off with a bang! And with a special extended license, last call will be pushed back until 4 a.m.. 

Special programming 

While not exactly a party, Fox on John is doing it up big for the special anniversary with a 4 a.m. last call! From Sept. 4 to 14, head to the bar for live entertainment, special programming, and maybe even a celeb sighting or two. 

Happy TIFF, Toronto!

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