Festival Basics

Festival Basics

When and where can I view the Official Film Schedule?

What is the best way to purchase tickets?

How can I access a Festival ticket pre-sale?

How do I get tickets to the Festival films that I want to see most?

Can children and/or youth attend the Festival?

How can I watch the red carpet appearances?

When and where can I view the Official Film Schedule?

The Official Film Schedule for TIFF 2024 will be available online at tiff.net/schedule on Tuesday, August 13 at 10am. Printed schedules are no longer available.

What is the best way to purchase tickets?

Purchasing Festival tickets online is the easiest and most efficient way to get tickets to the screenings you want. Visit About TIFF 2024 to review on-sale dates for this year's Festival. Details about ticket options will be announced at a future date.

TIFF’s Call Centre will be available for purchasing accessible seats and for technical support with online ticket purchases. Before calling, we encourage you to attempt purchasing your tickets online and referencing our troubleshooting tips on TIFF Helps’ Ticketing page, as you may be subject to long wait-times.

How can I access a Festival ticket pre-sale?

TIFF Members will have access to ticket pre-sales between August 16 and August 22, based on Membership level. Please review our Key Dates to find out when you’re eligible to buy.

To become a TIFF Member and receive a dedicated Festival pre-sale date, visit tiff.net/membership to find the best fit for you.

TIFF Insiders can purchase individual tickets before the public, but after TIFF Members. Become an Insider by signing up for The Weekly e-newsletter by Thursday, August 22. You’ll receive an access code on Friday, August 23.

How do I get tickets to the Festival films that I want to see most?

Festival tickets can be extremely limited, especially to red-carpet screenings, World or North American Premiers, and screenings that feature audience Q&As. We do our best to ensure a fair distribution of tickets during the Festival, but we are not able to guarantee access to any specific film.

We recommend that you choose a variety of Festival films that are of interest to you, including the films you want to see most and back-up options for each. Popular films and screenings may be “off-sale” during individual ticket on-sales, and you will also have a limited time to make your selections.

Finally, many Festival films will screen at TIFF Bell Lightbox or on digital TIFF Bell Lightbox in the months following the Festival, or following their theatrical release. If your preferred film is “off-sale” for the Festival, you still may be able to see it at TIFF in the future.

Can children and/or youth attend the Festival?

Yes. Children aged two and older require a Festival ticket to attend a screening. Tickets are subject to regular Festival pricing. Children under two years of age do not require a ticket if they are sharing a seat with an adult. Content advisories may be available for select films.

How can I watch the red carpet appearances?

TIFF has dedicated Fan Zones that allow the public to watch red carpet appearances. More information will be shared about accessing Fan Zones in August.

Please note that Fan Zones have a limited fan capacity and lining up does not guarantee access to the Fan Zone. Additionally, TIFF cannot guarantee that any specific individual will appear on the red carpet.