Sundance Film Festival
Boulder, Colorado
January 21-31, 2027
Welcome to Boulder, Sundance Film Festival fans — longtime devotees, first-time attendees and the newly curious alike. We know the Sundance Film Festival community is an incredibly special one, and we are humbled to be a part of it as the event's new host city beginning in 2027. Start here for a snapshot of the city, plus ideas and resources to help plan your visit.
A Few Boulder Basics
Boulder sits right where the Rocky Mountains rise from the plains, just 40 miles northwest of Denver International Airport. The city unfolds at the foot of the Flatirons, with a historic downtown along Pearl Street, more than 400 restaurants and counting, 160 miles of hiking trails, the beautiful University of Colorado Boulder campus and about 105,000 residents.
Here's how to make your arrival to Boulder from the Denver International Airport (DEN) an easy and scenic opening scene to your Festival experience.
Small city, massive food scene. Boulder's 400-plus restaurants, pioneering chefs, 10 Michelin-recognized gems, and 50 indie coffee shops welcome you.
No trail, no tale. A true Boulder experience includes time on the city's 46,000 acres of protected lands—right out your hotel door.
Just 21 miles from Boulder is Eldora, a winter wonderland with 10 ski lifts, miles of snowshoeing and nordic trails, good vibes and great views.
More Scenes to Explore
Boulder for Film Buffs
Year-round film events, trivia and local cinema lore
Top Things to Do
Here's what not to miss during your stay.
Art Abounds
Discover one of "America's Most Artistic Towns," according to Expedia
Free Visitor Guide
Our 52-page visitor guide is packed with info to plan a trip to Boulder, with maps, itineraries, FAQs and tips for how to find the city's best hidden gems.
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Winter hiking
Boulder Theater
Shopping Pearl Street
Pearl Street's West End
The Sink
Getting to Know Boulder
Rooted in respect for nature, community and culture, BoulderWise invites you to explore its guiding principles for responsible travel before your Festival visit.
Our newsletter is filled with trip ideas, updates and festival information!
Visit Boulder acknowledges that the land on which we live, work and recreate today has been inhabited by Indigenous people for more than 13,000 years. We honor all Native nations associated with the Boulder Valley, affirm their ancestral ties to their homeland and acknowledge the history of mistreatment and forced removal that has had a devastating impact on their communities. When we discuss Boulder with visitors and our communities, we are discussing Native lands, and we endeavor to do our part to include the stories of the area’s first inhabitants.