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Sundance Film Festival Jumps to Boulder, Colorado
29 Jul
Summary
- Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Boulder, Colorado in 2027.
- Competition categories will expand, offering more film slots.
- New venues include state-of-the-art theaters and existing auditoriums.
The Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Boulder, Colorado, with the 2027 festival scheduled for January 21-31. This move represents a significant shift from its traditional home in Park City, Utah.
The festival will utilize new venues within a 2-mile radius in Boulder, including the Macky Auditorium and the Cinemark Century multiplex. Competition categories such as U.S. Dramatic and World Cinema Documentary will expand from 10 to 12 films each, with other sections also seeing growth.
In addition to in-person events, Sundance will continue to offer at-home online screenings from January 28-31, 2027. The New Frontier program, focusing on emerging technologies, will return as New Frontier FLUX. Awards, including those from the International Federation of Film Critics, will be presented, and Grand Jury Prize winners will qualify for the Oscars.
Boulder's local transportation system and extensive dining and shopping options are highlighted as convenient for attendees. International visitors can access Denver International Airport, which offers over 30 direct international flight routes.
