Sundance Film Festival Enhances Boulder Venue and Competition for 2027

WHO:

Variety - Sundance Film Festival leadership announced updates regarding the festival.

Deadline - Sundance Film Festival Director provided insights about the festival's new format.

WHAT:

Variety - The Sundance Film Festival is moving from Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado.

Deadline - The festival is expanding its competition lineup and revitalizing cinema venues for the 2027 event.

Deadline - The festival typically attracts over 85,000 attendees.

WHERE:

Variety - The new location for the Sundance Film Festival is Boulder, Colorado.

Deadline - The festival is working with city and local officials in Boulder.

WHEN:

Deadline - The Sundance Film Festival is set to take place in January 2027.

WHY:

Deadline - The festival aims to create a more contained experience in its new location.

HOW:

Deadline - The festival is collaborating with local officials to enhance cinema venues and prepare for the event.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 17:26 UTC)

The Sundance Film Festival is making a significant move to Boulder, Colorado, where it will take place in January 2027. Festival leadership has announced plans to expand the competition lineup and revitalize cinema venues, aiming to create a more contained experience for the anticipated crowd of over 85,000 attendees. To ensure a successful transition, the festival is collaborating closely with city and local officials in Boulder.