Our Cinemas
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, TIFF Lightbox is home to five state-of-the-art cinemas designed to provide an exceptional filmgoing experience. Whether you're attending a World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival or enjoying a curated selection of global cinema year-round, each theatre offers advanced projection, superior sound, and comfortable seating. Explore our cinemas’ seating maps and capacities below to help plan your visit.
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Viola Desmond Cinema
(Cinema 1)
Seats 523 – The largest screening room, offering a comfortable and immersive cinematic experience in this modern theatre with four elegant balconies.
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Cinema 2
Seats 353 – Experience the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos. This cinema blends transformative audio technology with theatrical presentations.
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Piers Handling Cinema
(Cinema 3)
Seats 223 – This cinema invites film lovers to experience immersive storytelling in an elevated environment.
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The Paul & Leah Atkinson Family Cinema
(Cinema 4)
Seats 147 – An intimate screening room ideal for small-scale presentations, panel discussions, and curated film experiences..
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Cinema 5
Seats 45 – This boutique cinema experience is perfect for small screenings and presentations.
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Accessible seating locations are available in all cinemas at TIFF Lightbox. To book accessible seating, please contact our Call Centre, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, 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.Customer Relations Call Centre
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am-5pm
Local: 416-599-2033
Toll-free: 1-888-258-8433
customerrelations@tiff.net
Steve & Rashmi Gupta Box Office
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4pm–9pm
Wednesday – Thursday: 3pm–10pm
Friday – Sunday: 10am–10pm