Plan Your Visit

Plan Ahead for the Festival

We have all the information you will need to plan ahead for the ultimate Festival experience. Discover the in-person Festival venues, meet the Guest Services team, and more below, or explore our website to learn about Accessibility and Health + Wellness support at our Festival.

Festival Venues

GUEST SERVICES + PASS PICKUP

Festival Venues

Visit the Festival Venues Map to get a visual on all of the venues listed below and where they are in Toronto, Canada.

Screenings

TIFF Lightbox
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

CineCycle
129 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON

iNdigital Space + Arcade

TIFF Lightbox, Gallery
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

iNdigital Days

TIFF Lightbox, Gallery
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

TIFF Lightbox, Learning Studios A+B
350 King St W, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON

On-Site Box Office

TIFF Lightbox
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

Guest Services Information Desk

TIFF Lightbox
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

Health + Wellness Support Workers

TIFF Lightbox, Green Room
350 King St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

Artist Hub

401 Commons + Rooftop Patio
401 Richmond St W, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON

Special Events

Welcome Gathering
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON

Opening Night Party
Malaparte
TIFF Lightbox, 6th Floor
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

Awards Presentation
TIFF Lightbox, Cinema 1
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

The Beat
El Mocambo
464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON

Art Crawl

Gallery TPW
170 St Helens Ave, Toronto, ON

A Space Gallery
401 Richmond St W, Suite 110, Toronto, ON

Gallery 44
401 Richmond St W, Suite 120, Toronto, ON

Market Gallery
401 Richmond St W, Suite 128, Toronto, ON

YYZ Artists’ Outlet
401 Richmond St W, Suite 140, Toronto, ON

Bachir/Yerex Presentation Space
401 Richmond St W, Suite 452, Toronto, ON

Art Crawl Closing Reception
401 Commons
401 Richmond St W, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON

Industry Days

TIFF Lightbox, Learning Studios A+B
350 King St W, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON

TIFF Lightbox, Cinema 3
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

401 Commons + Rooftop Patio
401 Richmond St W, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON

CBC Studios Atrium
250 Front St W, Toronto, ON

The Well, Lower Level
Wellington Event Venue
486 Front St W, Toronto, ON

Guest Services + Pass Pickup

During the in-person imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, a Guest Services team member will be available on-site for accredited guests and delegates to pick up their In-Person Festival Passes and to answer any questions.

Guest Services Team

Maisha Baddoo
Guest Services Coordinator
guestservices@imagineNATIVE.org
she/her

Guest Services Information Desk Schedule

Welcome Gathering
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

TIFF Lightbox
350 King St W, Toronto, ON

Artist Hub

401 Commons + Rooftop Patio
401 Richmond St W, 4th floor, Toronto, ON

June 3-6, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Artist Hub, located at the 401 Commons and Rooftop Patio, will be available to Festival Pass holders during the following dates and times. This is your space to network, visit, or simply take a break between screenings and events.

Visiting Toronto

Arriving in Toronto

From Toronto Pearson International Airport

The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) train connects the downtown core to Toronto Pearson International Airport in 28 minutes, with trains departing every 15 minutes.

UP Express fare: $12.35/one-way trip

From Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Located on the Toronto Islands, minutes from the downtown core, Billy Bishop Airport links to the city by a short ferry ride or pedestrian tunnel, with access to the TTC, GO Transit, and other options
on the mainland.

There is a complimentary shuttle from Billy Bishop to Union Station every 15-25 minutes: Sunday to Friday 5:00 AM – 12:15 AM and Saturday 5:00 AM – 10:30 PM.

GO Transit is a network of trains and buses that connects people to and from downtown Toronto and surrounding areas. Whether you’re coming from nearby or traveling from farther away, GO Transit offers accessible, reliable, and comfortable options to bring you right to the heart of downtown Toronto. Arrive at Union Station via GO Transit and connect to the TTC for convenient access to various venues and events. With the One Fare Program, transfer for free between GO Transit and TTC. Plan your trip with GO.

Traveling as a group? Weekday Group Passes start at just $30. Planning a weekend trip? Take advantage of the unlimited one-day travel with GO’s $10 Weekend Day Pass. Plus, kids 12 and under always ride free on GO Transit. Buy your GO Transit tickets now.

Thank you to VIA Rail and Nieuport Aviation for their support of the Festival in helping ensure artists can travel to Toronto to share their work.

Getting Around Toronto

Once you’re in the city, the most affordable way to get around is by using public transportation or by walking.

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Toronto’s transit system includes subways, streetcars (trams), and buses. TTC vehicles and most stations are accessible, with elevators and priority seating available to you. For routes, schedules, accessibility info, or service alerts, visit ttc.ca. Information regarding wheelchair accessible TTC stations can be found at ttc.ca/accessibility.

Fare: $3.35/ride
Pay via: PRESTO card, credit/debit tap, or mobile wallet.
Each fare includes a two-hour transfer, allowing you to hop on and off any TTC vehicle (subway, streetcar, or bus) within that timeframe. Just remember to tap on with your original payment method each time you board (you won’t be charged again during the two-hour window).
Learn more at ttc.ca.

How to Pay Your Fare

1. PRESTO Card (Reloadable Fare Card)

The PRESTO Card system is the most common way Torontonians travel.

One-time cost: $4.00
Purchase a PRESTO Card at any TTC subway stations, select Shoppers Drug Mart locations, and GO Transit/UP Express vending machines. Alternatively, you can get a digital PRESTO card for free instantly via Google Wallet or Apple Wallet, or order one online at prestocard.ca.
Load your PRESTO card instantly using the PRESTO App by tapping the card on your phone, or immediately at self-serve machines, Shoppers Drug Mart, or select retail locations. Online loads at prestocard.ca take 4-7 hours to become available.
Tap your card at the fare reader when boarding.
Learn more at prestocard.ca.

2. Tap Your Credit/Debit Card or Smartphone

No PRESTO? No problem.

Tap your debit/credit card or mobile wallet on the fare reader.
A two-hour transfer will automatically be applied to your card when you tap on a reader. Make sure you tap with the same card each time you transfer within the two-hour period, or else you will be charged a new fare.

Taxi + Rideshare Services

Taxi, Uber, and Lyft services in the Greater Toronto Area can accommodate travel from the airport and around the city. Information about accessible taxis can be found on the City of Toronto website, toronto.ca. Please use caution when travelling and avoid getting into unmarked cabs.

Hotel Information

Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto

Downtown/Entertainment District

255 Wellington St. W
Toronto, ON
M5V 3P9

marriott.com

416-581-1800

Located in downtown Toronto’s entertainment district, just steps from the business district, this hotel is within walking distance of our main screening venue, the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J9
416 343 1234

Seedlings Childcare

Provided in partnership with The Summerhill Club babysitting agency, Seedlings Childcare is for Indigenous artists and guests attending the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival with children 5 to 12 years of age. This service ensures industry professionals and other guests have the ability to attend programming throughout the day, knowing their children are being cared for in a safe environment.

Seedlings Childcare is located close to the TIFF Lightbox, where most of our Festival programming will take place, making it convenient for parents to go back and forth. Children will be provided with snacks throughout the day, as well as the opportunity to engage in culturally relevant activities and programming.

June 3-7, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Please contact lindsay@imagineNATIVE.org to register. Capacity is limited. Registration is required.

Special thanks to Roo & You and the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation for their support of Seedlings.

Code of Conduct

At imagineNATIVE we strive to create a Festival atmosphere that brings people together in a good way to mutually celebrate our stories, cultures, and arts. We strive to work and walk responsibly, professionally, and with care at all times and ask that you share this commitment to fostering a supportive, loving, and safe Festival environment.

Code of Conduct