Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will once again play a central role during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), returning as an official hospitality partner for the festival’s 50th edition. The Yorkville property announced it will host a series of high-profile events from Sept. 2 to 14, transforming into what it calls a celebratory hub for festivalgoers.
“Four Seasons has a longstanding history with TIFF, and it is an honour to once again be a central part of the festivities for the 50th edition,” says Patrick Pollak, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. “We look forward to celebrating the art of cinema with our guests and the global film community, offering an unforgettable luxury experience for those in town for the occasion.”
The festivities begin Sept. 2 with an annual kick-off event at d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud, co-hosted with TIFF and Rogers. This year’s celebration will unveil a new photo exhibit in collaboration with the TIFF Film Reference Library, featuring five decades of festival moments. The installation will also inspire a large-scale outdoor mural on Yorkville Avenue.
On Sept. 3, chef Daniel Boulud will return to Toronto to host a dinner at Café Boulud with Rob Feenie, executive chef and partner at Vancouver’s Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie. The menu will include four courses with wine pairings from British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.
Beginning Sept. 4, d|bar will launch a cocktail menu inspired by the festival’s history. Among the offerings is The Golden Cherry by bartender Egon Bonato, a cocktail topped with a 23-karat gold cherry, available at Café Boulud throughout TIFF.
Other events include a BAFTA-hosted afternoon tea on Sept. 5, the Road to the Golden Globes Party on Sept. 6, and an invitation-only Vanity Fair gathering on Sept. 7 featuring Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater, Baz Luhrmann and Alice Winocour.
Café Boulud will also offer a “50 for 50 Power Lunch” prix fixe menu, designed as a networking space for industry professionals between screenings.
In addition to its dining and entertainment programming, the hotel’s spa will offer limited-time treatments inspired by the glamour of the festival, including the Red-Carpet Glam Facial and the Golden Glow Manicure.
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, the global flagship property of the brand, underwent a multimillion-dollar guest room renovation in 2024. It holds Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Hotel and Spa ratings, along with recognitions from the MICHELIN Guide, AAA, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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