When it comes to TIFF, there are red carpets—and then there’s the red carpet experience. And nobody rolls it out quite like Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. For the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, the Yorkville icon is once again doing what it does best: transforming into the go-to destination for A-listers, power lunches, and parties that define the season.
As an official hospitality partner of TIFF 2025, Four Seasons Toronto is celebrating five decades of cinema with an elevated slate of events, collaborations, and star-powered moments that’ll make it the festival’s unofficial HQ all over again.
A star-studded week of events
It all kicks off on Tuesday, September 2, as d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud hosts its annual TIFF launch party in partnership with Rogers and the TIFF Film Reference Library. Expect a high-profile crowd mingling over cocktails, surrounded by a curated lobby photo exhibit honouring five decades of TIFF magic—plus a brand-new outdoor mural installation on Yorkville Avenue.
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The following night, Chef Daniel Boulud teams up with Chef Rob Feenie of Vancouver’s Le Crocodile for a rare coast-to-coast culinary collab at Café Boulud. The duo will present a four-course prix fixe menu, featuring standout wines from CheckMate and Martin’s Lane—two of BC’s most coveted wineries. East meets West in this one-night-only TIFF dinner event.
The cocktails are cinematic, too
Starting Thursday, September 4, d|bar will debut a limited-edition cocktail menu inspired by five iconic decades of the festival. But the real showstopper? The Golden Cherry, created by bartender Egon Bonato—a luxe blend of cherry-infused vodka, Grand Marnier, saffron syrup, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, and a 23K gold cherry garnish. It’s available exclusively at Café Boulud until September 14, and yes, it’s already on our must-try list.
Where the industry meets to mingle
It wouldn’t be TIFF without an afternoon tea moment, and BAFTA is bringing the British flair back to d|bar on Friday, September 5. This year’s elegant celebration of British filmmakers and talent includes Champagne, loose-leaf tea blends, and English treats by Pastry Chef Kevin Levionnois—an elevated nod to UK film culture.
On Saturday, September 6, the Road to the Golden Globes Party at TIFF returns in partnership with RBC, offering another high-energy, invite-only bash that officially kicks off awards season.
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Then on Sunday, September 7, Vanity Fair takes over d|bar for what promises to be the most exclusive night of TIFF 2025. With Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater, Baz Luhrmann, and Alice Winocour among the special guests, it’s a celebration that’s likely to break the internet.
For business and pleasure
Whether you’re trying to pitch your next script or just need a quiet table before the next gala, Café Boulud’s “50 for 50” Power Lunch has you covered. Available throughout the festival, this two-course prix fixe menu is made for movers and shakers looking for top-tier food in a calm, elegant space away from the downtown frenzy.
And for those who need to recover between screenings (or after one too many Golden Cherries), The Spa at Four Seasons Toronto is offering two limited-time treatments from September 4–14: the Red-Carpet Glam Facial and the Golden Glow Manicure, both designed to bring the glitz and glow of the festival straight to your skin.
The VIBE inside the Four Season Hotel Toronto
From photo ops to power meetings, cocktail collabs to culinary icons, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is once again the place to see and be seen during TIFF. Whether you’re on the guest list or just stopping in for a sip, it’s clear that this five-star sanctuary is more than just a hotel—it’s where TIFF happens.
The 411: TIFF 2025 Season at the Four Season Hotel Toronto
📍 Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
60 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 0A4
📞 (416) 964-0411
📸 @fstoronto
🗓️ September 2–14, 2025
🎟️ Most events are invite-only; Café Boulud reservations available here
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