Event Details

Inaugurated as a grassroots non-profit film festival in 2012, the Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) has developed into a multidisciplinary and multicultural organization that embraces all facets of the arts. Through its one-of-a-kind events that span from design to music, and from art to cinema, ICFF promotes Canada as dynamic cultural and artistic destination. The organization programs a second main Festival called the Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival, a multicultural film Festival in the Distillery District.

This application is for the “IncluCity Festival 2026”, a six-week outdoor cultural festival taking place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, at Toronto’s Distillery District. Celebrating its milestone 15th year, the Festival transforms the historic pedestrian village into a fully immersive cultural destination, combining the vibrancy of live performance, open-air cinema, culinary experiences, and interactive installations. As a flagship event of ICFF, the Festival builds on a proven model of open-air cultural engagement, positioning the Distillery District as a hub for arts, heritage, and experiential entertainment throughout the summer. Programming includes: (1) Open-air cinematic program: two custom-built outdoor theatres presenting international and Canadian feature films, special anniversary screenings, and soccer-themed films nightly from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM; (2) Live performances and free public programming: daily “TO. the Beat” multicultural music concerts, dance and cultural performances, soccer-inspired activations, and weekend highlights including family and youth programming, country-themed spotlights, and Canada Day celebrations from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM; and (3) Culinary and brand village: sponsor activations, culinary pop-ups, product demonstrations, and experiential spaces featuring partners such as Lavazza, Campari, Barilla, and Ferrero.