Closing Galas & Tributes
A night with
The icons of cinema and style who closed the festival.
2026Closing GalaPatrick Dempsey & Ornella MutiAn Evening with Special GuestsAn on-stage conversation with Patrick Dempsey at TIFF Lightbox and a special appearance by Ornella Muti, followed by the Closing Gala dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto.Discover the evening
2025Closing GalaSusan SarandonA night with…An evening with the Oscar-winning actress, followed by the gala dinner in the industrial setting of The Hearn.Discover the evening
2024Award-winningBest Canadian Event Awards 2025Closing GalaIsabella RosselliniA night with…A conversation with the actress, author and filmmaker, followed by the gala dinner at The Hearn.Discover the evening
2023TributeF is for FendiCelebrating Anna FendiA night of timeless elegance celebrating Anna Fendi, one of the five sisters who made Fendi a symbol of Italian style around the world.Discover the evening
Premieres, Conversations & After Parties
Signature nights
2025 · Screening & after partyItaly for the OscarsFamiliaScreening and after party celebrating Familia, Italy’s Oscar entry.
2025 · World premiereFUGETABOUTITStikki PeachesWorld premiere of The Carrara Project, the short film following Stikki Peaches from street art to Carrara marble.
2024 · On the Couch with…An Evening with Giancarlo Esposito“On the couch with” the acclaimed actor, followed by a black-tie after party.
2023 · Canadian premiereFerrariDrive in Luxury, Dress in StyleCanadian premiere and black-tie after party. Drive in luxury, dress in style.
2022 · Canadian premiereLamborghiniThe Man Behind the LegendCanadian premiere of The Man Behind the Legend and black-tie after party.
2022 · Gala dinner & screeningSergio MarchionneMovie & GalaGala dinner and screening at TIFF Bell Lightbox, honouring the visionary leader.
2021 · Canadian premiereDean MartinKing of CoolCanadian theatrical premiere and a creative black-tie after party.
