Toronto After Dark Film Festival (TADFF) has announced the first details of its 19th edition, set to run October 14–18, 2026, with an expanded footprint that adds late-night genre programming at a second venue for the first time in the festival’s history. Passes go on sale Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The festival will return to its home at Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre (259 Richmond St. West) in downtown Toronto for its official selections, while adding a new late-night programming strand at the Canadian Filmmaker’s Distribution Centre’s CineCycle (129 Spadina Avenue). The CineCycle series is designed to spotlight more esoteric and experimental genre cinema, giving the festival a more adventurous late-night dimension alongside its main programming.
Two pass options will be available: the CINE-MANIAC PASS (formerly the All-Access Pass) at $130 through September 1 and $150 at full price, which covers all Scotiabank screenings plus complimentary rush tickets and access to the Opening and Closing Night parties; and the new ALL-NIGHTER CINE-MANIAC PASS at $200 early and $220 full price, which adds access to the CineCycle late-night programming and priority rush, along with a limited-edition T-shirt and poster featuring 2026 festival artwork by acclaimed Toronto artist Trevor Henderson (@trevorhenderson / @slimyswampghost). Only 200 Cine-Maniac Passes and 50 All-Nighter Passes are available. Single tickets, priced at $16.99, will go on sale in late September following the lineup announcement.
TADFF also announced key changes to its programming team. Veteran short film programmer Shannon Hanmer has been promoted to Director of Programming, with Adam Bovoletis joining as Festival Manager and Programmer, and Kassy Gascho also joining the programming team. The full team — Hanmer, Christian Burgess, Justin McConnell, Bridget van Voorden, Bovoletis, Gascho, and Festival Legacy Director Peter Kuplowsky — brings a new depth of programming voices to the 19th edition.
“Toronto After Dark has always been built around a passionate community of genre fans, and this year’s festival is about honouring that spirit while creating new ways for audiences and filmmakers to connect,” said Kuplowsky. “The addition of late-night programming at CineCycle and a new team of programming voices gives us an exciting opportunity to expand what Toronto After Dark can be while staying true to what audiences have always loved about it.”
Founded in 2006 by the late Adam Lopez, Toronto After Dark is one of the leading showcases of horror, thriller, sci-fi, action, and cult cinema in the world. Passes and additional information are available at torontoafterdark.com.
