🎬 Toronto Palestine Film Festival 2026
17th annual celebration of Palestinian cinema, music, and culture
Dates
Sep 25–Oct 2
Cost
$12–$15
Where
Toronto
Volunteer-Run
Non-profit
~25 Palestinian films (features, shorts, documentaries, animation), live music, Palestinian cuisine, visual art, workshops in tatreez and dabke dance, panel discussions, and community celebrations. All volunteer-organized, all proceeds support Palestinian artists.
🎬 Palestinian cinema
🎵 Live music
🍽️ Palestinian food
💬 Workshops & art
💡 The festival opens with an art exhibition by Gaza-rooted artists. Opening night film varies — check the 2026 program for this year’s headline feature.
What’s On at TPFF
🎬 Palestinian Narratives
~25 films from Palestinian filmmakers and diaspora creators, covering fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental work. Premieres of internationally-acclaimed films, plus local and emerging artists.
🎨 Opening Art Exhibition
Visual art installations by Palestinian and Gaza-rooted artists kick off the festival. Gallery hours available during the festival run.
🎵 Live Music & Performance
Palestinian musicians and performers throughout the festival. Music complements the cinema program and celebrates Palestinian cultural expression.
🍽️ Palestinian Cuisine
Food vendors serve traditional Palestinian dishes, refreshments, and specialty beverages. A way to taste Palestinian culture while supporting local vendors.
🧵 Tatreez & Dabke Workshops
Learn Palestinian cross-stitch embroidery (tatreez) or traditional dabke dance. Family-friendly, hands-on workshops celebrating Palestinian arts.
💬 Panels & Community
Post-screening Q&A with filmmakers, panel discussions on Palestinian representation and resistance, and community conversations. Political and personal dialogue encouraged.
Essentials
🎟️ Tickets
Individual screenings $12–$15. Festival passes offer discounted entry to multiple films. Some workshops/events free or sliding-scale.
📍 Venues
TIFF Bell Lightbox, Art Gallery of Ontario Jackman Hall, Bloor Cinema (Annex). Check schedule for specific screenings at each location.
🚌 Transit
All venues accessible via TTC. Downtown Toronto with good transit connections. Parking available nearby (paid lots).
👥 Audience
For cinema lovers, political engagement, community members interested in Palestinian culture. Mix of festival newcomers and longtime supporters.
✨ Ethos
Community-run, non-profit, all-volunteer. Proceeds go directly to support Palestinian filmmakers and artists. Festival centres Palestinian voice and narratives.
📱 Updates
2026 program released in late August. Full lineup, schedule, and ticketing at tpff.ca and festival social media.
Questions Answered
Why Go to Toronto Palestine Film Festival
Because Palestinian voices matter, and cinema is how people tell their own stories. This festival, run entirely by volunteers, is a rare space where Palestinian filmmakers and artists hold the microphone. You’ll watch films you won’t find in commercial cinema, eat food prepared by Palestinian cooks, learn tatreez embroidery from Palestinian elders, and sit in rooms full of people who understand that culture is resistance. The festival is joyful, not heavy — there’s music, dancing, food, and community alongside the serious work of centering Palestinian narratives. Your ticket fee goes directly to supporting Palestinian artists. Prost, and welcome.
Details may change — always confirm on the official Toronto Palestine Film Festival website before heading out.
Location
Get DirectionsMultiple Toronto Venues, Toronto, ON, M5V
