The international film festival is one of Toronto’s busiest seasons for exclusive celebrations, and Oliver & Bonacini’s versatile restaurant venues are located in the centre of the action!
As the Toronto International Film Festival returns from September 10–20, the city once again becomes an epicentre of entertainment, bringing together filmmakers, celebrities, media and industry leaders from around the world. It’s also one of Toronto’s busiest seasons for client entertaining, networking receptions, media events and exclusive celebrations.
For planners looking to host an event during TIFF, Oliver & Bonacini offers a collection of restaurants and event spaces located in the heart of the action. From intimate private dining experiences to full-venue buyouts, each venue combines exceptional hospitality with versatile settings designed to elevate every occasion. Many locations also feature built-in audiovisual capabilities, making them well-suited for media interviews, presentations, and live entertainment.
The best venues for TIFF 2026 events:
Capacity: 84 seated, 120 reception
Located just steps from Toronto’s Entertainment District, The Dorset offers a sophisticated setting for executive breakfasts, media interviews, cocktail receptions and VIP gatherings.
Exclusive TIFF Event Package
- $160 per person
- Four hours of all-inclusive hosted beverage service
- Food stations and canapés
- Available for second-floor or full-restaurant buyouts
Capacity: 128 seated, 200 reception
Situated on the second floor of TIFF Lightbox, Luma places guests at the centre of the festival. Limited full-restaurant buyout dates remain available for premieres, industry gatherings and private celebrations.
Capacity: 260 reception
Located at The Well, Bridgette Bar provides a warm yet refined backdrop for client events, VIP receptions and post-premiere celebrations.
Exclusive TIFF Event Package
- $170 per person
- Four hours of hosted beverage service
- Food stations and canapés
- Available for full-restaurant or second-floor buyouts
Capacity: 54 seated, 60 reception
Perched on the 54th floor of the TD Centre, Canoe pairs award-winning Oliver & Bonacini hospitality with sweeping skyline and CN Tower views, just minutes from Toronto’s TIFF hub.
Capacity: 165 seated, 250 reception
Overlooking Toronto’s skyline from the rooftop of The Well, Aera offers a striking setting for client lunches, cocktail receptions and elevated VIP events throughout the festival.
Capacity: Up to 50 reception
For planners seeking an outdoor experience, Open Aera delivers an open-air rooftop venue with panoramic city views, making it ideal for networking receptions, media events and private celebrations.
Capacity: 128 seated, 200 reception
Inspired by the elegance of Southern France, La Plume offers a refined setting for private lunches, client dinners and stylish gatherings between festival screenings. Its intimate speakeasy, Bonne Nuit, provides an exclusive setting for VIP entertaining.
Capacity: 70 seated, 90 reception
Patio Capacity (full restaurant buyout required): 100 reception
The Rabbit Hole offers a warm, character-filled atmosphere that’s ideal for relaxed client dinners, celebratory receptions and private gatherings in Toronto’s Financial District.
Capacity: 124 seated, 200 reception
Patio Capacity: 100 seated, 198 reception
A longstanding downtown Toronto favourite, Jump is perfectly suited for executive lunches, networking receptions and polished corporate entertaining throughout TIFF.
To learn more about hosting a TIFF event with Oliver & Bonacini or to inquire about availability, contact a specialist at events@oliverbonacini.com or visit their website and social media pages.
