SPECIAL EVENTS — MORE TO COME
Beyond the screen, IFFSA Toronto 2026 comes alive through a curated series of special events—bringing together cinema, music, culture and community. From gala evenings and celebrations to tributes, live performances and after-parties, discover experiences that extend the festival beyond the theatre into memorable moments of connection and celebration.
Explore the full lineup below.
Celebrating South Asian Cinema
Date: Friday, Oct 9 | 5:00 PM
Venue: Nuvo Event Space, 7920 Mississauga Rd, Brampton
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
IFFSA 2026 OPENING GALA
Celebrating South Asian Screen Arts
Join us for an evening of elegance, artistry and cinematic brilliance as we celebrate South Asian culture and screen arts at the 15th annual International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto—bringing together filmmakers, artists, industry and audiences in a celebration of cinema’s enduring power to captivate, provoke and transform.
Friday, Oct 10
5 PM – Red Carpet
6 PM – Cocktail Reception
7 PM – Awards, Dinner & Entertainment
10 PM – After Party
Nuvo Event Space
7920 Mississauga Rd, Brampton
A Musical Celebration of Dharmendra
Date: Saturday, Oct 10 | 7:30 PM
Venue: Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
PAL PAL DIL KE PAAS
A Musical Celebration of Dharmendra
An evening celebrating Dharmendra through the songs that became inseparable from his screen persona—revisiting the melodies that revealed the many shades of one of Indian cinema’s most enduring stars.
Saturday, Oct 10, 7:30 PM
Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton
A Toast to Cinema’s Eternal He-Man
Date: Saturday, Oct 10 | 9:00 PM
Venue: Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
GARAM DHARAM
A Toast to Cinema’s Eternal He-Man
A spirited evening reception celebrating Dharmendra—raising a glass to the charisma, romance and larger-than-life screen presence that have made him an icon across generations.
Saturday, Oct 10, 9:00 PM
Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton
Cinéaste Reception
Date: Sunday, Oct 11 | 10:00 PM
Venue: Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres Brampton
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
DARBAAR
Cinéaste Reception
Following Pakeezah: Film in Concert, the evening continues with Darbaar—an atmospheric gathering inspired by the film’s timeless world of music, romance and elegance, with drinks and conversation carrying the celebration into the night.
Sunday, Oct 11, 10:00 PM
Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton
*Festival management reserves the right to modify schedule and replace content under unforeseen circumstances. All film screenings/events are for 18+ audience.