Sundance Film Festival’s Move to Boulder, Colorado, Confirmed for 2027

Boulder, Colorado, is set to become the new home of the Sundance Film Festival beginning January 21-31, 2027. The move from Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, marks a significant shift for the renowned independent film festival and is expected to bring substantial cultural and economic benefits to the Boulder community.

A New Chapter for Sundance

The Sundance Institute announced the 2027 festival dates and location on February 24, 2026 [1]. The University of Colorado Boulder will play a central role in hosting the festival, honoring the legacy of Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford, who attended college there from 1954 to 1956 [1].

Venues Across Boulder

The festival will utilize a diverse range of venues throughout Boulder, encompassing approximately 5 square miles of the city and the University of Colorado campus [3]. Confirmed screening locations include:

• Boedecker Theater & Gordon Gamm Theater: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. [3]
• Boulder Theater: 2032 14th St. [3]
• Chautauqua Auditorium: 900 Baseline Road. Currently undergoing winterization for the event. [3]
• eTown Hall: 1535 Spruce St. [3]
• Cinemark Century Boulder: 1700 29th St. [3]
• Boulder High School Auditorium: 1604 Arapahoe Ave. [3]
• Casey Middle School Auditorium: 1301 High St. [3]
• Macky Auditorium Concert Hall: University of Colorado Boulder, 1595 Pleasant St. [3]
• Muenzinger Auditorium: University of Colorado Boulder, 1905 Colorado Ave. [3]
• Roe Green Theatre: University of Colorado Boulder, 1515 Central Campus Mall. [3]

Beyond Screenings: Talks and Programming

In addition to film screenings, the festival will host talks, panels, and other events. Venues for these activities include the Canyon Theater at the Boulder Public Library, the Dairy Arts Center, eTown Hall, and Old Main on the University of Colorado Boulder campus [3].

Community and Economic Impact

The Boulder City Council approved an incentives package worth up to $17.3 million for the Sundance Institute on January 8, 2026 [3]. The festival is expected to generate significant economic activity and provide opportunities for community engagement, including for students, staff, and faculty at CU Boulder [1].

Further details regarding the festival schedule, ticketing, and event lineup will be released in the coming months. For updates, visit dailycamera.com/Sundance.