We’re but a couple sleeps away from the revered Toronto International Film Festival, and suffice it to say the city’s blushing in anticipation of our annual close-up. This year will see Hollywood’s elite descending upon our fair metropolis for what will likely the be the most talked about TIFF… ever. But aside from all the cinematic attention, Toronto is bound to be catapulted to cool kid status symbol thanks to the myriad of hot ticket parties, closed-door post-premiere fetes, and pop-up experiences from renowned international brands. Here’s your annual TIFF Party Guide for 2014…
3rd Annual TIFF Gala
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
The official opening TIFF Gala (for a reported 300 or so guests) will feature a live, on-stage conversation with acting legend Al Pacino followed by a romp on the gorgeous Malaparte terrace.
Location: TIFF Bell Lightbox
The Producers Ball
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
The annual Producers Ball, which typically sees a wide-range of Canadian talent and industry folk, will once again be hosted by those good-looking bros (a.k.a. the Property Brothers) on the eve of TIFF 2014.
Location: Royal Ontario Museum
Rock Steady at Drake Hotel
Thursday, September 4, 2014
The Drake Hotel’s annual TIFF launch party sees a building-wide bash with X Ambassadors, Brendan Philip, Choir!Choir!Choir!, and more, and, naturally, free tattoos.
Location: The Drake Hotel
Party in the Core: Grolsch Open House After Party
Thursday, September 4, 2014
The annual Grolsch Open House has an after party this year, and it takes place at Drake One Fifty on the opening night of TIFF 2014 with special guests like The Big Sound and Brendan Canning & Friends.
Location: Drake One Fifty
CUBE Presents Citizen: TIFF Edition
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Party like a C-lister at this Queen West shindig featuring DJ Wikked.
Location: CUBE Nightclub
Festival Street
Thursday, September 4, 2014 to Sunday, September 7, 2014
Blocking off the strip of King West between University Avenue and Peter Street, Festival Street will transform the busy Entertainment District corridor into a pedestrian promenade with performance aplenty and interactive installations.
Location: King Street West
Grolsch Open House
Thursday, September 4, 2014 to Sunday, September 7, 2014
The annual showcase of music by leading beverage sponsor Grolsch is taking over the south-east corner of Blue Jays Way and King Street West as part of Festival Street.
Location: South-East Corner of Blue Jays Way and King Street West
Nikki Beach Toronto
Thursday, September 4, 2014 to Sunday, September 7, 2014
The Miami beach club experience pops up at The Spoke Club for another multi-day, day-to-night soiree series during TIFF 2014.
Location: The Spoke Club
Grey Goose Soho House Parties
Various Dates
The close-lipped celebrations that every dies to get into during TIFF are once again a la mode as Grey Goose and Soho House present about 10 film premiere after parties during this year’s festival. These events typically have the greatest star power, FYI.
Location: Soho House Toronto
AMC Supper Suite at Trump International Hotel
Various Dates
From the Creative Coalition Spotlight Initiative Awards kicking off TIFF’s first weekend to a star-studded luncheon on Saturday, September 6th, AMC has a range of events and activations taking over AMERICA Restaurant and The Calvin Bar – the two new spaces in the Trump Hotel by INK Entertainment and Oliver and Bonacini.
Location: Trump International Hotel
Eligible Magazine Presents the TIFF Bachelor Party
Friday, September 5, 2014
While there’s nothing official about it, the TIFF Bachelor Party is as good an excuse as any for die-hard fans of the show to rub elbows with reality TV’s former leading men.
Location: Flirty Girl Fitness
Hello! Canada TIFF 2014 Gala
Saturday, September 6, 2014
This year’s bash honours the Top 25 New Stars at TIFF, and will once again take over the Ritz-Carlton for the celeb-worthy affair.
Location: Ritz-Carlton
Artists for Peace and Justice 2014 Festival Gala
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Casa Loma will house the annual APJ TIFF celebration, this year sponsored by Bovet 1822 and hosted by Paul Haggis, Pascal Raffy, Jason Reitman, Madeleine Stowe, George Stroumboulopoulos, and friends.
Location: Casa Loma
Festival Music House
Sunday, September 7, 2014 and Monday, September 8, 2014
The annual Festival Music House showcase of Canadian talent for visiting filmmakers during TIFF goes down again at Adelaide Hall.
Location: Adelaide Hall
Whiplash Premiere After Party
Monday, September 8th, 2014
After the premiere of Whiplash, actors Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, will join special guest musicians for a celebration on the Thompson Toronto Hotel rooftop, enjoying an evening of music with the best views of the city.
Location: Thompson Toronto Rooftop
Raindance Toronto TIFF Industry Party
Monday, September 8, 2014
Over at S.E.T. Nightclub, Raindaince Toronto will bring together emerging filmmakers for an evening of revery to cheers to TIFF 2014 at this party.
Location: S.E.T. Nightclub
Canadian Cinema Editors TIFF Party 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
The West End will see a li’l TIFF love thanks to the C.C.E.’s affair taking place at the Gladstone Hotel.
Location: Gladstone Hotel
WIFT (Women in Film & Television Toronto) Reception at TIFF
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The annual WIFT TIFF reception pays homage to the lovely ladies in industry, and supports a community-based approach to women in film.
Location: TBD
Best Buddies Gala
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Taking over the Carlu, the Best Buddies Gala will honour Goldie Hawn at this year’s sure-t0-be star studded fete taking place during TIFF 2014.
Location: The Carlu
Bookmark this page as we’ll be updating it with more TIFF 2014 parties as soon as we hear of them. Have a hot TIFF party or event tip? Drop us a note with the 411 to azra [at] viewthevibe.com, comment below, or tweet us @ViewTheVibe!
