Tokyo International Film Festival 2026: dates and tickets

Tokyo International Film Festival 2026: dates and films to know

A festival spread across central Tokyo

26 October – 4 November 2026 39th edition Hibiya, Yurakucho, Marunouchi and Ginza Tickets sold per screening

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which shares its initials with the Toronto festival, runs from Monday 26 October to Wednesday 4 November 2026. The organiser lists Hibiya, Yurakucho, Marunouchi and Ginza as its main area. Other venues may be used: check each screening listing for its cinema and start time. the official date announcement also distinguishes the festival from TIFFCOM, the industry market running from 28 to 30 October.

Three films are useful programme markers: Sukiyaki for the opening, Godzilla Minus Zero as the centrepiece screening, and Colony for the closing screening. The organiser has also announced Gala and Animation selections, a Kenji Mizoguchi retrospective and several cinema events. These announcements are not a substitute for the full schedule: check subtitle languages, venues and times on the official festival website. Guest appearances and screening times may change.

• Leave time between screenings: the festival uses several cinemas.
• Check the venue’s address, not just the neighbourhood name.
• Treat announced guest appearances as subject to change.

Don’t confuse the two: TIFFCOM is an audiovisual industry market at Hamamatsucho-Kan. It is neither a festival screening venue nor a ticket that automatically grants access to screenings. See the TIFFCOM dates and venue if you are travelling to Tokyo for industry meetings.

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Tickets and prices: book around the films you choose

General ticket sales are due to start on 17 October 2026. An advance ballot covered selected films. Applications closed on 28 September, and some titles included in the ballot will not go on general sale. If you’re reading this after 17 October, check availability for each screening: the on-sale date doesn’t guarantee tickets will remain.

Prices vary. Featured opening, centrepiece and closing screenings are listed at ¥3,500 for adults and ¥2,700 for students. Some Gala screenings are priced at ¥2,700 and ¥2,000. The organiser has also outlined revised pricing, with reduced student rates in some categories. These examples don’t tell you what every film costs: check the price and any conditions at checkout using the TIFF ticketing information.

Before paying, note the exact title, date, time and cinema, then check the collection method or mobile ticket specified by the organiser. Book the screenings that are the reason for your trip first, and keep a nearby alternative in mind. The 2025 review reports that a Japanese screening of MISHIMA sold out in fifteen minutes, after which two extra screenings were added. That is a 2025 example, not a forecast of 2026 availability.

TIFF recorded 69,162 screening admissions across 184 works in 2025, according to its official 2025 review. That figure describes the previous year and should not be read as an estimate for 2026.

Getting between Hibiya, Yurakucho, Marunouchi and Ginza

These neighbourhoods are close by Tokyo standards, but getting between screenings still takes planning. Hulic Hall Tokyo is on the 11th floor of Yurakucho Marion in Yurakucho. Its official access guide lists several nearby stations. Other announced screenings include venues at Marunouchi Piccadilly and TOHO Cinemas Hibiya. Don’t assume back-to-back screenings will be in the same cinema complex.

In 2026, 24-, 48- and 72-hour Tokyo Subway Tickets cost ¥1,000, ¥1,500 and ¥2,000 for an adult, respectively. The 24-hour Tokyo Metro and Toei joint ticket costs ¥1,100. These passes don’t automatically cover JR lines: compare their coverage with your planned journeys, or use a rechargeable IC card to pay as you go. The fares in effect since March are listed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation.

To avoid rushing, group screenings by neighbourhood where possible and allow time to leave one cinema, reach the station and find the next entrance. To bring your film plans and sightseeing together, open the Pixidia trip planner. Marunouchi is handy if you arrive via Tokyo Station; Ginza and Yurakucho make it easy to continue the evening on foot if your screening ends early. For a day of food tastings, see our guide to food experiences in Tsukiji and Toyosu, in neighbourhoods separate from the festival venues.

Enjoy Tokyo without overloading your schedule

Hibiya Park offers an outdoor break near the festival area, while Marunouchi and Ginza are better for a meal or a covered stroll if the weather turns. Choose an activity near your screening rather than crossing the city between films. For a longer stay, historic Yanaka or a trip to Kamakura could round out your festival visit: see our guide to Yanaka in Tokyo and our guide to Kamakura yabusame.

TIFF has announced contemporary film selections and heritage events for autumn. The Kenji Mizoguchi retrospective offers a thread for anyone interested in Japanese film history; check the official programme for screening times and titles. As the 2026 edition had not yet begun when this guide was researched, there are no 2026 audience accounts or first-hand reports to share.

Weather, entry requirements and trip budget

The festival spans late October and early November. Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals for 1991–2020 give average temperatures of 18.0°C in October and 12.5°C in November in Tokyo. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your dates. Pack an extra layer for evenings and check the forecast closer to departure. The GO TOKYO guide to November also notes that autumn leaves vary by location and year. The festival starts before peak colour is guaranteed across the city.

Your budget will mainly depend on how many screenings you attend, local transport and accommodation. Hotel and flight prices have not been checked for this guide. Entry requirements depend on your nationality, passport and length of stay; check the official entry requirements from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rather than relying on a general rule.