Sundance Film Festival Sets 2027 Boulder Debut, Announces Venues

The Sundance Institute has officially announced the dates and venues for the first Sundance Film Festival to be held in Boulder, Colorado. The milestone event will run from January 21 to January 31, 2027.

A Novel Home for Independent Film

After over four decades in Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is relocating to Boulder, Colorado, beginning with the 2027 festival as announced in March 2025. The Sundance Institute Labs will remain at the Sundance Resort in Utah.

Venues Across Boulder and CU Boulder

The festival will utilize a diverse range of venues across the city of Boulder and the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Confirmed venues include:

• 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 Locations

Additional locations for talks and festival programming include:

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

Looking Ahead to 2027

Sundance Film Festival director Eugene Hernandez expressed enthusiasm for the move, stating that Boulder’s “renowned creative arts and tech scene, paired with the vibrant CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff” provides an ideal setting for the festival according to a recent announcement. Further details about the 2027 festival are expected in the coming months.

The 2026 festival, the last to be held in Park City, Utah, included anniversary screenings and acknowledgements of its long-time home as reported by the Sundance Institute.