Private jet to the Sundance Film Festival
From 2027 Sundance is in Boulder, Colorado, not Park City. The first Boulder edition runs from Thursday 21 to Sunday 31 January 2027. Which airport to use and how the week works.
- Festival
- 21 to 31 Jan 2027
- Host city
- Boulder, Colorado
- Airports
- BJC, DEN, APA, BDU
- 2025 attendance
- About 85,400
Flying private to Sundance
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC) in Broomfield, about 12 miles from Boulder, is the closest airport with a jet-length runway (9,000 ft) and has two FBOs, Signature and Sheltair. Denver International (DEN) is about 40 miles from Boulder, and Centennial (APA), south of Denver, is a major business aviation airport with customs 24 hours a day.
From 2027 the Sundance Film Festival is in Boulder, Colorado. The first Boulder edition runs from 21 to 31 January 2027, with every official venue inside Boulder city limits, mostly downtown and on the CU Boulder campus.
Boulder was announced as the new home on 27 March 2025, and the 2026 festival (22 January to 1 February 2026) was the last in Utah. For 2027 the trip is to the Denver area, not to Salt Lake City or Park City.
Boulder is compact but small. The festival covers about two square miles, compared with a 40 mile spread across Park City, Kimball Junction and Salt Lake City, and the city has about 105,000 residents. Axios reports Boulder does not have enough hotel rooms for every attendee, so lodging usually needs booking before the flight.
Sources:Axios Boulder, 24 February 2026: Sundance 2027 runs 21 to 31 January in Boulder; 11 official venues; hotel room shortageCBS Austin, 27 March 2025: Boulder chosen as Sundance's home from 2027; 2026 the last Utah editionCelluloid Junkie, 4 August 2026: about 85,400 attendees in 2025; Boulder footprint about two square miles; Macky Auditorium flagship venueVisit Boulder, 2026: festival 21 to 31 January 2027; passes on sale 15 October 2026; single tickets 8 January 2027Private Jet Card Comparisons, 23 June 2026: Jet Aviation plans an FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, 12 miles from BoulderAirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Rocky Mountain MetropolitanAirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Centennial
Airports for Boulder
| Airport | Festival notes |
|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC) | About 12 miles from Boulder; 9,000 ft main runway; Signature and Sheltair FBOs; US Customs user fee airport. Jet Aviation plans a further FBO there from 2028. |
| Denver International (DEN) | About 40 miles from Boulder, roughly 45 minutes by road; RTD airport buses AB1, AB2 and AB3 run to Boulder almost around the clock. |
| Centennial (APA) | 15 miles southeast of Denver; 10,001 ft runway; jetCenters, Modern Aviation and two Signature FBOs; US Customs 24 hours; 27,857 private jet departures in 2025, 11th in the US. |
| Boulder Municipal (BDU) | 3 miles northeast of Boulder; 4,100 ft runway; Journeys Aviation; attended 0800 to 1700. Check aircraft performance with the operator before planning a jet in. |
Runways, FBOs and customs from FAA data on AirNav; distances from Visit Boulder, the City of Boulder and Private Jet Card Comparisons.
Sources:AirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Rocky Mountain MetropolitanAirNav (FAA data), October 2026: CentennialAirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Boulder MunicipalPrivate Jet Card Comparisons, 23 June 2026: Jet Aviation plans an FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, 12 miles from BoulderVisit Boulder, 2026: festival 21 to 31 January 2027; passes on sale 15 October 2026; single tickets 8 January 2027City of Boulder, 2026: getting around during the festival; RTD airport buses; most venues have no parkingPrivate Jet Card Comparisons (ARGUS TraqPak), 24 January 2026: 2025 busiest US private jet airports
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What festival week is like
- About 85,400 people attended Sundance in 2025, its last full year in Utah for which figures are reported.
- 2024: close to 73,000 attendees, more than 24,000 of them from out of state.
- 11 official venues, all in Boulder, with Macky Auditorium (2,036 seats) as the flagship premiere venue.
- Most festival venues have no parking; the City of Boulder points visitors to RTD buses, the Flatiron Flyer and park-and-rides.
- Passes and packages went on sale on 15 October 2026; the lineup follows in December 2026 and single tickets on 8 January 2027.
Sources:Celluloid Junkie, 4 August 2026: about 85,400 attendees in 2025; Boulder footprint about two square miles; Macky Auditorium flagship venueCBS Austin, 27 March 2025: Boulder chosen as Sundance's home from 2027; 2026 the last Utah editionAxios Boulder, 24 February 2026: Sundance 2027 runs 21 to 31 January in Boulder; 11 official venues; hotel room shortageCity of Boulder, 2026: getting around during the festival; RTD airport buses; most venues have no parkingVisit Boulder, 2026: festival 21 to 31 January 2027; passes on sale 15 October 2026; single tickets 8 January 2027
Planning the trip
- 01Sort tickets and lodging first
Boulder does not have enough hotel rooms for every attendee, and passes went on sale on 15 October 2026. Confirm where you are staying before fixing flight times.
- 02Fly into BJC for Boulder
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan is about 12 miles from Boulder, with a 9,000 ft runway and two FBOs.
- 03Use APA for customs or a larger jet
Centennial has customs 24 hours a day and a 10,001 ft runway, but sits south of Denver, further from Boulder.
- 04Treat Boulder Municipal as a short-runway option
BDU is 3 miles from town but has a 4,100 ft runway and is attended only 0800 to 1700.
- 05Plan ground transport
Venues sit within about two square miles and most have no parking, so arrange a car and driver or use local buses between screenings.
Sources:Axios Boulder, 24 February 2026: Sundance 2027 runs 21 to 31 January in Boulder; 11 official venues; hotel room shortageVisit Boulder, 2026: festival 21 to 31 January 2027; passes on sale 15 October 2026; single tickets 8 January 2027Private Jet Card Comparisons, 23 June 2026: Jet Aviation plans an FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, 12 miles from BoulderAirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Rocky Mountain MetropolitanAirNav (FAA data), October 2026: CentennialAirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Boulder MunicipalCelluloid Junkie, 4 August 2026: about 85,400 attendees in 2025; Boulder footprint about two square miles; Macky Auditorium flagship venueCity of Boulder, 2026: getting around during the festival; RTD airport buses; most venues have no parking
Jets for a Sundance trip
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistIs Sundance 2027 in Park City or Boulder?+
Boulder, Colorado. The move was announced on 27 March 2025, and the 2026 festival, 22 January to 1 February 2026, was the last one in Utah.
When is the 2027 Sundance Film Festival?+
Thursday 21 to Sunday 31 January 2027. The lineup is announced in December 2026 and single screening tickets go on sale on 8 January 2027.
What is the closest private jet airport to Boulder?+
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC) in Broomfield, about 12 miles away, with a 9,000 ft runway. Boulder Municipal (BDU) is closer, 3 miles from town, but its runway is 4,100 ft.
Can an international flight clear customs near Boulder?+
Centennial (APA) has US Customs 24 hours a day. Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC) is a US Customs user fee airport, so arrange clearance in advance.
How far is Denver International from Boulder?+
About 40 miles, roughly 45 minutes by road. RTD airport bus routes AB1, AB2 and AB3 run to Boulder almost around the clock.
Where are the festival venues?+
All 11 official venues are in Boulder, including the Boulder Theater, Chautauqua Auditorium, the Dairy Arts Center and CU Boulder's Macky Auditorium, Muenzinger Auditorium and Roe Green Theatre.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 15 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Axios Boulder, 24 February 2026: Sundance 2027 runs 21 to 31 January in Boulder; 11 official venues; hotel room shortage
- 2.CBS Austin, 27 March 2025: Boulder chosen as Sundance's home from 2027; 2026 the last Utah edition
- 3.Celluloid Junkie, 4 August 2026: about 85,400 attendees in 2025; Boulder footprint about two square miles; Macky Auditorium flagship venue
- 4.Visit Boulder, 2026: festival 21 to 31 January 2027; passes on sale 15 October 2026; single tickets 8 January 2027
- 5.Private Jet Card Comparisons, 23 June 2026: Jet Aviation plans an FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, 12 miles from Boulder
- 6.AirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan
- 7.AirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Centennial
- 8.AirNav (FAA data), October 2026: Boulder Municipal
- 9.City of Boulder, 2026: getting around during the festival; RTD airport buses; most venues have no parking
- 10.Private Jet Card Comparisons (ARGUS TraqPak), 24 January 2026: 2025 busiest US private jet airports
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