TTC service changes for the Toronto International Film Festival


A red and white TTC streetcar passing by a TIFF building in downtown Toronto.

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) takes place from Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 20, 2026. The TTC will adjust service in the King Street West area during the festival. 

Service delays

Customers travelling on 504 King and 508 Lake Shore streetcars should allow extra travel time during the following periods due to TIFF red carpet events. Streetcars will continue to operate along King Street, but service may be slower than usual in the King Street West theatre district due to event-related crowds and traffic:

  • Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
  • Friday, September 18 from 11 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 19 from 11 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. 
  • Planned subway closures

    Line 1 (Yonge-University) early nightly closure – St Clair to College stations, Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 18

    Subway service on Line 1 between St Clair and College stations will end nightly at 11:59 from Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 18 due to planned track work.

    Line 1 (Yonge-University) early closure and full weekend closure – St Clair to College stations, Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20

    Subway service on Line 1 between St Clair and College stations will be replaced by shuttle buses on Friday, September 18 at 11:59 p.m. until the end of service on Sunday, September 20 due to planned track work. 

Follow @ttcnotices on X, subscribe to MyTTC e-Services, and check the Live Service Alerts on ttc.ca for up-to-date service information. Customers can also use the Transit app to plan their journey in real-time. 

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