Sundance Boulder passes and packages for the first Sundance Film Festival in Boulder, January 21–31, 2027, went on sale at 10 a.m. Mountain Time on October 15, 2026. This guide compares every option listed so far, shows the cost per ticket and explains who each one fits.
Orchard Real Estate Boulder is a Boulder Chamber of Commerce member and a Friend of Sundance. We are not part of the festival's organization. Prices below come from the festival and local reporting as of October 17, 2026. Always confirm on the official ticket page before you buy.
In-person packages
| Package | Price | What it includes | Cost per ticket* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Festival Ticket Package | $925 | 10 in-person screening tickets, valid across the full festival, with early access to film selection | $92.50 |
| Encore Ticket Package (new) | $675 | 10 in-person tickets for repeat screenings only, not first public screenings | $67.50 |
| Second Half Ticket Package | $450 | 10 in-person tickets, January 27–31 | $45.00 |
| Matinee Ticket Package (new) | $350 | 10 in-person tickets for screenings starting before 5 p.m., January 25–29 | $35.00 |
| Ignite Ticket Package | $275 | 10 in-person and 5 online tickets plus Ignite events, for ages 18–25 and students of all ages | $18.33 (15 tickets) |
*Our arithmetic: package price divided by the number of tickets. It does not include any fees.
One premium option has also been reported: a Second Half Express Pass at $4,500 for unlimited access to select screenings in the final five days. Only one source we checked lists it, so confirm it with the festival.
Online Sundance Boulder Passes and Packages
The online festival runs January 28–31, 2027, and is available only in the United States and U.S. territories.
| Option | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Online Festival Pass | $825 | Unlimited access to the online program |
| Online Festival Ticket Package | $350 | 10 online tickets |
| Online Festival Bundle | $60 | One ticket to a feature, episodic program or award-winner screening, plus unlimited access to a curated short film collection |
| Online Festival Short Films Pass | $45 | Unlimited access to the curated short film collection |
How to choose
- You want first pick of films: The Full Festival package costs the most per ticket. What you are paying for is access: package holders can begin selecting screenings on January 7, 2027, before the public single-film sale on January 8.
- You are flexible on timing: The Matinee package works out below the $37 single-film price, but it only covers screenings that start before 5 p.m. during January 25–29.
- You are in the second week: The Second Half package covers January 27–31 at $45 per ticket.
- You want repeat screenings: The Encore package is for films shown again after their first screenings. It does not cover first public screenings.
- You are 18–25 or a student: Ignite is the lowest cost per ticket by a wide margin.
- You are not traveling: The online options start at $45 and cover January 28–31.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Passes and packages on sale | October 15, 2026 |
| Full program and schedule expected | Early to mid-December 2026 |
| Donor presale, single-film tickets | January 6, 2027 |
| Member presale and package screening selection | January 7, 2027 |
| Public single-film sale | January 8, 2027 |
| In-person festival | January 21–31, 2027 |
| Online festival | January 28–31, 2027 |
Single-film tickets are $37 each, or $15 each for students and attendees ages 18–25. Each ticket is valid for one specific screening date and time.
Before you buy
- Decide which dates you will be in Boulder. Several packages only cover part of the festival.
- Book lodging in parallel. See our overview of what to know before Sundance arrives.
- Remember that the film schedule is not out yet. A package gives you the right to pick screenings, not a specific film.
- Check the official page for fees, limits and terms at checkout.
We are publishing more Sundance Boulder guides through January, covering lodging, venues, transportation and rental licensing. Questions about Boulder real estate? Contact Steve deGuzman at steve.deguzman@orchard.com or 720.330.8827.
Details were last verified October 17, 2026 and may have changed. Sources: Sundance Film Festival, Travel Boulder, Sundance Boulder County.
