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Images Festival
North America's largest festival of experimental film and media art.
When
2026: April 9–13, 2026
2027: TBD
2025: April 10–14, 2025
Where
TIFF Lightbox and galleries city-wide
Area
Downtown
Cost
Free + Paid · Free – $15
Format
indoor
Attendance
10K+ visitors
Running Since
1987 (39 years)
Family Friendly
Not typically
VT Insider Tip
The gallery installations are often free and more accessible than the experimental film screenings. Start there if you're new to this kind of art.
About
Images Festival is for adventurous film lovers. It showcases experimental film, video art, installations, and live performance across Toronto venues. If you want to see moving image art that pushes boundaries, this is it.
What to Expect
10+ days of screenings, installations, and performances. Mix of free and ticketed events at galleries, cinemas, and alternative spaces.
Pro Tips
Read the program notes — they help with experimental works. The opening night party is a good way to meet the community. Don't expect conventional narrative films.
Getting There
Venues rotate yearly but cluster around downtown. Check the schedule for specific locations.