When is Sundance 2027? Jan 21–31 in Boulder, Colorado — the festival's first year after Park City. Independent guide to dates, venues, tickets, lodging and getting there, updated daily. Unaffiliated with Sundance Institute.
Regional Transportation District announced its service plan for the festival's first Boulder edition. The plan includes zero-fare service on key routes and added Denver-to-Boulder bus service, aimed at easing travel for attendees and reducing local traffic.
The University of Colorado Boulder has joined a Sundance Institute effort to help filmmakers understand and handle artificial intelligence in their work. The announcement adds to the growing ties between the university and the festival ahead of its Boulder debut.
Oct 22 · University of Colorado Boulder
Denver's regional transit agency says it will expand service and make selected routes zero-fare during the January 2027 festival. The plan aims to help attendees reach Boulder venues without driving, and it covers both Denver–Boulder connections and local routes.
Oct 22 · RTD-Denver
Festival organizers have chosen a new headquarters location for the Boulder edition. The change follows a labor dispute involving Hotel Boulderado, which had been the earlier base. Coverage also raises questions about how the dispute affects the festival's local hotel arrangements.
Oct 21 · BizWest
Boulder Reporting Lab reports that Sundance is moving its festival headquarters out of Hotel Boulderado, citing a labor dispute involving the hotel's union. The change affects planning for the downtown base of the 2027 Boulder edition.
Oct 21 · The Boulder Reporting Lab
Sundance Institute announced Tracy Brady as its new Chief Marketing, Brand and Communications Officer. The appointment comes as the organization prepares for the festival's first edition in Boulder in 2027, and Brady will oversee the Institute's marketing, branding and communications work.
Oct 20 · Sundance Institute — official newsroom (PRIMARY)
Hotel employees in Boulder are seeking labor agreements ahead of the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, with workers calling on the festival and hospitality employers to address wage and working-condition concerns before the January event.
Oct 16 · BizWest
Demand for 2027 Sundance Film Festival passes and ticket packages in Boulder is outpacing expectations, with several options already selling out shortly after going on sale October 15, according to Boulder Weekly.
Oct 16 · Boulder Weekly
Passes for the first Boulder festival went on sale Oct. 15, months before the film lineup is expected to be announced. The sale opens the main ticketing phase for the January 2027 edition.
Oct 15 · CBS News
Travel Boulder reports that passes and ticket packages for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival went on sale Oct. 15. The sales open months before the film lineup is revealed, so buyers commit before knowing which titles will screen.
Oct 15 · Travel Boulder
Boulder-area towns Erie and Lafayette are establishing short-term rental regulations in anticipation of the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, as nearby communities expect significant overflow lodging demand from festivalgoers traveling to Boulder.
Oct 15 · Longmont Times-Call
A curated showcase called Scouted Colorado will bring more than 35 Colorado-based businesses to the historic Chautauqua grounds during the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, spotlighting homegrown brands alongside the film programming.
Oct 15 · Lohud
Boulder surpassed its short-term rental housing goal for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival well before the deadline, signaling strong local homeowner participation and robust visitor demand for the festival's first Colorado run.
Oct 15 · Axios
Public sales open Thursday for Sundance 2027 Boulder packages, ranging from about $450 to $925. Here's what festivalgoers need to know.
Utah residents can save 20% on 2027 Sundance online passes using promo code SFF27UT20. Sales open Oct 15; offer ends Oct 30.
Boulder is running a free six-session virtual workshop series to help businesses navigate liquor licensing before the 2027 Sundance Film Festival.
A $16M bond package is funding audio/visual and accessibility upgrades at ten Boulder venues ahead of Sundance 2027. Here's what we know.
Lafayette has approved its own Sundance short-term rental license, expanding lodging options beyond Boulder for the Jan 21–31, 2027 festival.
Filmmaker and industry guide to Sundance 2027 in Boulder: passes, proximity, networking, and practical first-timer tips for the inaugural Colorado edition.
Live tracker for Sundance Film Festival 2027 awards. Winners added by category as confirmed. Full guide to every prize and what it means.
Track every Sundance 2027 milestone—passes, single tickets, lineup drops & festival days—as dates are confirmed. Boulder, Jan 21–31, 2027.