Sundance Film Festival Announces Dates for Its 2027 Boulder, Colorado Kickoff

The Sundance Film Festival has announced its dates for a highly anticipated move to Boulder, Colorado, scheduled for January 21–31, 2027.

Boulder secured the festival in March of last year, outpacing several contenders, including its long-time host, Park City, Utah. As part of a ten-year agreement, Boulder committed to offering $34 million in tax incentives. The city is optimistic about the transition, citing new theatrical venues expected to replace shrinking options in Park City, greater affordability for attendees, and more manageable travel throughout the city during the event. Unlike the congestion often experienced on Main Street in Park City with rideshare services, Denver’s proximity and Boulder’s enhanced infrastructure may alleviate such challenges. Additionally, the involvement of local college students is seen as a promising factor for revitalizing attendance.

“Working closely with the Colorado community, the 2027 Sundance Film Festival is already in our sights as we build towards an exciting debut in Boulder where our programming will meet audiences next January,” said Eugene Hernandez, Director of the Sundance Film Festival and Public Programming. “Nestled at the base of Colorado’s iconic Flatirons, venues across the city and CU Boulder’s campus provide an ideal setting for festivalgoers from across the world to come together, revel in art, spark conversation, and create unforgettable memories. Boulder offers a renowned creative arts and tech scene, paired with the vibrant CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff. We’ll share more details in the coming months and hope you’ll join us on our journey to Boulder as we build the Sundance Film Festival’s new home.”

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The festival has started revealing its official venues for the 2027 event, which include a variety of theaters and locations throughout Boulder.

2027 Sundance Film Festival Official Venues

Theaters:

• Boedecker Theater — Dairy Arts Center
• Boulder High School Auditorium
• Boulder Theater
• Casey Middle School Auditorium
• Chautauqua Auditorium
• Cinemark Century Boulder
• eTown Hall
• Gordon Gamm Theater — Dairy Arts Center
• Macky Auditorium Concert Hall — University of Colorado Boulder
• Muenzinger Auditorium — University of Colorado Boulder
• Roe Green Theatre — University of Colorado Boulder

Talks and Festival Programming:

• Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library District
• Dairy Arts Center
• eTown Hall
• Old Main — University of Colorado Boulder