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Sundance Film Festival in Downtown Boulder

January 21 – 31, 2027

We couldn't be more excited to welcome the 2027 Sundance Film Festival to Boulder. Creativity and a deep appreciation for the arts have long been part of what makes this community special, and the Festival is a natural extension of that tradition.

Whether you're a local business, a Boulder resident or a visitor joining us for the Festival, this page is designed to help you find what you're looking for. We've gathered resources from the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, the City of Boulder, Visit Boulder, the Boulder Chamber and other community partners.

Start planning below.

(Please note that many of the informational links will navigate you to our partners' websites to provide the most robust details for your inquiry. If you have any questions or need any additional assistance, please send an email to info@downtownboulder.org.)

Attend the Festival

Planning Your Visit

Visit Boulder's Festival Guide
Get ready for your time in Boulder with Visit Boulder’s Festival guide. Find lodging, transportation information, dining recommendations, things to do, visitor FAQs and helpful tips for experiencing Boulder in the winter.
Getting Around Boulder
Festival venues are located throughout Downtown Boulder, CU Boulder and the surrounding community. Find information about public transportation, parking, walking routes and other ways to travel between screenings and events.
Find a Place to Stay Downtown
Stay close to Festival venues, restaurants, shopping and entertainment in the heart of Boulder. Explore downtown hotels offering comfortable accommodations within walking distance of Pearl Street and several official Festival locations.
Dine Downtown
Make time between screenings to experience Downtown Boulder’s nationally recognized dining scene. Discover locally owned restaurants, cozy coffee shops, lively bars and convenient options for everything from a quick bite to a celebratory dinner.
Shop Downtown
Explore hundreds of businesses throughout the downtown district, including independent boutiques, galleries and specialty shops. Find Colorado-made gifts, Festival-ready winter layers and something memorable to take home from Boulder.
Downtown Boulder Visitor Guide
Your guide to making the most of a visit downtown: where to eat, where to stay, what to see and how to get around. Everything in one place, whether you're here for a weekend or the full eleven days.

Business & Resident Resources

For Businesses: Get Festival Ready
Downtown businesses can take part in the Festival through activations, promotions and partnership opportunities. Learn how to get involved and make the most of a full house downtown.
Restaurant Resource Guide
A planning guide for Boulder restaurants, cafés and bars, approved by Sundance Film Festival. Covers operations, staffing, permitting deadlines and how to join the Official Friend of Sundance Film Festival program.
For Residents: Festival Lodging Licenses
Planning to rent your home to Festival visitors? The City of Boulder requires a festival lodging rental license. Find out who needs one, what it costs and how to apply before January.
Rules of the Road
The City of Boulder's Rules of the Road outlines the permitting and approval processes businesses need to know for the Festival period, including special event permits, signage, sidewalk use and temporary changes to operations. Start here to understand what applies to your business and how far in advance to apply.

Key Dates

  • Open now — Volunteer applications for the 2027 Festival
  • October 2026 — Tickets available for purchase
  • December 2026 — Program & schedule release
  • Early January 2027 — Single film tickets go on sale

Dates and details officially released by the Sundance Institute. Please confirm on the official Festival site for news, updates and more!

Beyond the Festival

The Festival experience extends well beyond the screen. Check the Downtown Boulder Events Page for live music, exhibitions, community gatherings and special events happening across downtown throughout the 11 days and beyond — including the Pearl Street Mall's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Stay Connected to Downtown Boulder

The 2027 Sundance Film Festival may be what brings you here, but there's always something happening in the heart of Boulder.

From signature events and live music to new restaurants, local shops, arts and culture, seasonal happenings and everything that makes Downtown Boulder worth experiencing again and again, we'd love to keep you connected all year long.

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