Sundance Film Festival Unveils Boulder Venues for Colorado Debut

The iconic film festival will call Boulder home starting in 2027.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Sundance Film Festival has announced the venues it will use for its debut in Boulder, Colorado, next year. The festival, which was previously held in Park City, Utah, will take place from January 21-31, 2027, at a variety of locations across the city and on the University of Colorado Boulder campus.

Why it matters

The move to Colorado represents a major expansion for the Sundance Film Festival, which has been held in Utah since its founding in 1981. The festival's arrival is expected to have a significant economic impact on the state, with the governor estimating it could bring in over $2 billion in revenue over the next decade.

The details

Sundance organizers say they have been working closely with the Colorado community to select the ideal venues for the festival. The locations include various theaters as well as spaces for talks and other programming. The festival will take advantage of Boulder's renowned creative arts and tech scene, as well as the vibrant student, faculty, and staff community at the University of Colorado Boulder.

  • The 2027 Sundance Film Festival is set to take place from January 21-31, 2027.

The players

Eugene Hernandez

Director of the Sundance Film Festival and Public Programming.

Jared Polis

The Governor of Colorado, who estimates the festival could bring in over $2 billion in revenue to the state over the next decade.

Robert Redford

The actor who founded the Sundance Film Festival in 1981.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Eugene Hernandez, Director, Sundance Film Festival and Public Programming (cbsnews.com)

“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, Director, Sundance Film Festival and Public Programming (cbsnews.com)

“The economic impact to the state could be more than $2 billion over the decade the festival would call Boulder home.”

— Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

In the coming months, Sundance organizers say they will share more details about the specific venues and programming for the 2027 festival in Boulder.

The takeaway

The Sundance Film Festival's move to Colorado represents a major expansion for the iconic event, which has the potential to significantly boost the state's economy and cement Boulder's reputation as a hub for the arts and creative industries.