Sundance Film Festival Sets Dates, Theaters for First Colorado Edition in 2027

The iconic independent film festival will move to Boulder, Colorado, next year after decades in Park City, Utah.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Sundance Film Festival has announced the dates and key venues for its 2027 edition, which will mark the first time the festival is held in Boulder, Colorado. The festival will run from January 21 to January 31, 2027, and will utilize over a dozen venues across the city and the University of Colorado Boulder campus, including the Boulder High School auditorium, the Casey Middle School auditorium, the Cinemark Century Boulder, and the Boulder Theater.

Why it matters

The move to Boulder represents a major shift for the Sundance Film Festival, which had been held in Park City, Utah, for decades. The festival's founder, the late Robert Redford, had given his blessing for the relocation, citing the festival's need for a larger host city. The transition is expected to bring new energy and opportunities to the independent film community, while also presenting logistical challenges as the festival establishes itself in a new location.

The details

Sundance Film Festival and public programming director Eugene Hernandez said the venues in Boulder, nestled at the base of the iconic Flatirons, will provide an "ideal setting" for festivalgoers. The festival will utilize a mix of school auditoriums, commercial theaters, and university facilities to host its programming. Redford's daughter, Amy Redford, who serves on the Sundance Institute's board of trustees, expressed excitement about the transition, even as it comes with a steep learning curve.

  • The 2027 Sundance Film Festival will begin on January 21 and run through January 31.
  • The festival had previously been held in Park City, Utah, for decades.

The players

Sundance Film Festival

The nation's premier independent film festival, founded by the late Robert Redford in the Utah mountains as a haven for independent storytelling.

Eugene Hernandez

The Sundance Film Festival and public programming director, who said the venues in Boulder will provide an "ideal setting" for the festival.

Amy Redford

The daughter of Robert Redford, who serves on the Sundance Institute's board of trustees and expressed excitement about the festival's transition to Boulder.

Robert Redford

The founder of the Sundance Film Festival, who established the festival and development programs for filmmakers in the Utah mountains before his death in 2022 at the age of 89.

University of Colorado Boulder

The university will host several Sundance Film Festival venues, including the Macky Auditorium Concert Hall and the Roe Green Theatre.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Eugene Hernandez, Sundance Film Festival and public programming director (apnews.com)

“I'm excited about the transition, even if it comes with a steep learning curve.”

— Amy Redford, Sundance Institute board of trustees member (apnews.com)

What’s next

The Sundance Film Festival is working closely with the Colorado community to ensure a smooth transition to the new location in Boulder. The festival's lab programs for emerging screenwriters and directors will remain in Utah, at the resort founded by Robert Redford.

The takeaway

The relocation of the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado, marks a significant shift for the iconic independent film event, which had been held in Park City, Utah, for decades. The move is expected to bring new energy and opportunities to the festival, while also presenting logistical challenges as the event establishes itself in a new location. The festival's commitment to supporting independent filmmakers, a key part of Robert Redford's legacy, will continue through its lab programs in Utah.