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Are you a film fanatic planning a trip to the 2027 Sundance Film Festival in Boulder, Colorado?

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Read the guide below to learn more about the Sundance Film Festival, including when it takes place, where it is held in Colorado, and the best ways to get there.

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What is the Sundance Film Festival?

The Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the United States. Every year, it features new works from American and international independent filmmakers. The festival was first established in 1978 as the Utah/US Film Festival but was later taken over by the Sundance Institute, founded by actor and director Robert Redford in 1981.

Recent editions of the festival have featured more than 80 feature films and several episodic projects across a wide range of genres, from drama and comedy to documentary and experimental film.

When and where is the Sundance Film Festival?

From 2027 onwards, the Sundance Film Festival will move to Boulder, Colorado. This marks a significant change in the festival’s history and will see future editions hosted in and around Boulder, with new venues and event spaces planned across the city! More up-to-date information will be available closer to the event.

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How to get to the Sundance Film Festival

If you need to book flights to the Sundance Film Festival from 2027 onwards, we recommend flying to Denver International Airport. Boulder, Colorado, where the festival will be held, is around 45 minutes to 1 hour away by car or taxi from the airport.

Denver International Airport is the main international gateway to Colorado and offers a wide range of domestic and international flights, making it the easiest option for festival travel.

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Domestic flights to Colorado

  • You can fly to Denver International Airport from dozens of US cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Seattle, Orlando and more.
  • United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines operate frequent domestic routes into Denver, including many direct flights, making it easier to plan your journey during the festival period.

International flights to Colorado

  • To reach Denver from outside of the US, you can fly from major international cities including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Mexico City.
  • London and Amsterdam are popular international hubs and can work well as stopover cities if you cannot find a direct flight to Denver. Airlines serving international routes to Denver include United Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.
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Other things to do in Boulder

Looking for other things to do in Boulder while you are visiting for the festival? Here are a few popular ways to spend time outside of screenings and events during your stay in Colorado.

  • Pearl Street Mall - A lively pedestrian area in downtown Boulder with independent shops, cafés, restaurants and regular street performances.
  • Chautauqua Park - One of Boulder’s most well-known outdoor spaces, offering scenic walking trails, hiking routes and views of the Flatirons.
  • Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art - A small but well-regarded museum showcasing rotating exhibitions from local and international artists.
  • Flatirons Scenic Area - A network of trails at the base of Boulder’s iconic rock formations, popular for hiking, photography and short nature walks.
  • Celestial Seasonings Tea Tour - A free self-guided tour just outside the city, where you can learn about tea production and sample a wide range of blends.

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FAQs

When is the Sundance Film Festival?

The Sundance Film Festival takes place each year in late January and early February. From 2027 onwards, the festival will continue to run across this same winter period, with official dates announced closer to the event.

Where is the Sundance Film Festival?

From 2027, the Sundance Film Festival will be held in Boulder, Colorado. Screenings, panels and events will take place across cinemas, theatres and venues throughout Boulder.

How do I get tickets to Sundance?

In-person and online tickets can be purchased on the Sundance Film Festival tickets page.

How do I fly to Sundance Film Festival?

If you are flying to the Sundance Film Festival from 2027 onwards, the recommended airport is Denver International Airport (DEN).

Denver is the closest major airport to Boulder and is served by a wide range of domestic and international airlines, including Delta, United, American Airlines, Southwest, KLM and Air France, all available to book with Alternative Airlines.

How do I buy flights to Sundance Film Festival?

You can buy your flights to the Sundance Film Festival in Utah here at Alternative Airlines.

Fill out our search form at the top of the page with Salt Lake City as your destination. Enter any departure city of your choice and we'll show you all available routes to Salt Lake City. You can apply filters to your search too including which airline you'd like to fly with and your preferred departure/arrival times.

We ticket over 600 global airlines so no matter where you're flying from, you're sure to find a flight that works for you.

How can I pay for flights to the Sundance Film Festival?

At Alternative Airlines, we offer 40+ ways to pay at checkout. This includes:

  • Buy Now Pay Later plans from Afterpay, Klarna, Sezzle, Affirm and many more. Weekly, bi-weekly and monthly instalments are available.
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Different payment methods will be available at checkout depending on your country of residence and the currency you're paying in.

How do I get to the Sundance Film Festival?

Denver International Airport is around 45 minutes to 1 hour from Boulder by car. Travellers can reach the city using car hire, taxis, rideshare services or scheduled airport shuttles.

Public transport options are also available, with regional bus services connecting Denver and Boulder. Once in the city, Boulder is easy to get around on foot, by local bus or using festival shuttle services, which are expected to operate between key venues during the event.