Four Seasons Hotel Toronto returns as an official hospitality partner for the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). For this major milestone year, the Four Seasons flagship property will once again serve as a key location for festival attendees, showcasing special programming and events.
Beginning Tuesday, September 2, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will host the annual kick-off event at d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud to celebrate the festival’s 50th edition, unveiling this year’s photo exhibit in collaboration with the TIFF Film Reference Library. The lobby installation will feature a curated selection of festival photos from the past five decades and serves as inspiration for the hotel’s large-scale outdoor mural on Yorkville Avenue.
Celebrity chef Daniel Boulud will return to Toronto on Wednesday, September 3, to host a celebratory dinner at Café Boulud alongside Rob Feenie, executive chef and partner at Vancouver’s Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie, featuring a four-course prix fixe menu with wine pairings from CheckMate and Martin’s Lane, artisanal wineries in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The east-meets-west concept will highlight vibrant flavors and ingredients from coast-to-coast across Canada.
To mark the first official day of the festival on Thursday, September 4, d|bar will launch a special edition cocktail menu paying tribute to five decades of TIFF, with signature sips representing key moments since the festival’s inception. Plus, don’t miss The Golden Cherry by bartender Egon Bonato made with cherry-infused vodka, Grand Marnier, saffron syrup, Perrier-Jouët Champagne and topped with a 23K gold cherry, available at Café Boulud from September 4–14.
On Friday, September 5, BAFTA in partnership with Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will host an afternoon tea event in d|bar to celebrate industry talent and spotlight British films and filmmakers at TIFF. Attendees will sip on champagne and premium loose-leaf tea blends while enjoying elevated English treats by Pastry Chef Kevin Levionnois and his team.
The party circuit continues on Saturday, September 6, with the return of the Road to the Golden Globes Party at TIFF presented by RBC, kicking off the official countdown to the 83rd Annual Golden Globes award ceremony hosted by Nikki Glaser taking place on January 11, 2026.
On Sunday, September 7, Vanity Fair will honor the 50th Toronto International Film Festival with an invitation-only event in d|bar. The evening, hosted by Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater, Baz Luhrmann and Alice Winocour, will bring together top tier celebrities, filmmakers and industry leaders. Guests will be offered film-inspired cocktails and live entertainment, with d|bar serving as a central gathering place during the festival.
For those looking to connect between screenings, the 50 for 50 Power Lunch at Café Boulud offers a two-course prix fixe menu. Positioned away from the downtown rush, Café Boulud welcomes industry professionals to enjoy a relaxed setting where business meets the festival.
The Spa at Four Seasons Toronto will also offer A-list services throughout TIFF, available for a limited time from September 4–14, allowing guests to unwind between premieres and parties. These sought-after treatments include the bespoke Red-Carpet Glam Facial and luxurious Golden Glow Manicure, inspired by the glitz and glamor of the film festival.
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