Events

Inside Out Events: Outside the Cinema

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Photo by Albert Hoang

Inside Out 2025 kicks off and wraps up with two epic nights you won’t want to miss. Your ticket to the film gets you into the party, no extra cost.

Opening Night Afterparty

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Rooftop at TIFF Lightbox Malaparte. Photo by Lucy Lu.

Friday, May 23 | 9:00 PM | Malaparte at TIFF Lightbox

INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET TO THE OPENING NIGHT GALA

Your ticket to Opening Night Gala isn’t just a seat at the show — it’s your all-access pass to the rooftop Afterparty at Malaparte, where the views are as dazzling as the guest list. 

Enjoy the film and then dance the night away with sets by:

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THIRDEYE (she/her) – A Toronto-based DJ and curator bringing you nostalgic house, pop, and techno for an electrifying experience.
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Queer Filipina sweet selecta Chissmiss Cherry (she/her) spins global sounds—techno, bounce, baile funk, afrobeats, and Jersey club—infused with Toronto’s vibrant pulse.

Closing Night Afterparty

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Photo by Albert Hoang

Saturday, June 1 | 9:00 PM | The Gallery at TIFF Lightbox

INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET TO THE CLOSING NIGHT GALA

Your ticket to the Closing Night Gala screening gets you into the Afterparty at the Inside Out Festival Lounge—where the drinks are cold, the crowd is hot, and DJ BIA brings the heat.

 Featuring:

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DJ BIA – Brazilian-born, Toronto-based powerhouse spinning Brazilian Funk, electronic, and open format. Come ready to move.

All events are subject to capacity. For full details on venue accessibility, please visit our Accessibility page.