Sundance Film Festival Moves to Boulder, Colorado, Leaving Utah Leaders Disappointed
The Sundance Film Festival, a renowned event in the film industry, is set to relocate from Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2026. This decision has sparked a mix of excitement and disappointment across the states involved. Boulder's selection as the new home for Sundance was announced after a comprehensive search for a location that could sustain the festival's growth and cultural impact.
The move has been met with criticism from Utah leaders, who argue that the festival's departure is a significant loss for the state's cultural and economic landscape. Utah Governor Spencer Cox expressed his disappointment, emphasizing the festival's long-standing history in Park City. On the other hand, Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett welcomed the decision, citing the city's vibrant arts scene and infrastructure as ideal for hosting such a prestigious event.
The relocation is expected to boost Boulder's economy and tourism, while Utah officials are now focused on attracting new events to fill the void left by Sundance. The festival's shift underscores the evolving dynamics of cultural events and their impact on local economies and communities.
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Where is Sundance moving to?
After a yearlong search, the Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, keeping Sundance in the mountains but moving it out of Park City, the Utah ski town that had for decades provided the premier independent film gathering its picturesque snowy backdrop.
When is the Sundance film festival?
Park City and Utah will always be a formative part of the Festival. The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will take place in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, from January 22 to February 1, 2026, with acknowledgment and profound respect for the roots that the community has laid in the Wasatch Mountains.
Why is Sundance moving to Colorado?
In selecting Boulder, the festival's leadership cited the fact that it is a college town as well as a tech hub. It also highlighted the community's natural beauty, something that has been a key component of Sundance, which has always boasted itself as an opportunity to watch great movies against an alpine backdrop.
When is Sundance Film Festival 2025?
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival took place in person from January 23 to February 2, 2025, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, and online from January 30 to February 2.
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