By the Research Editor · Published August 21, 2026 · Updated August 21, 2026

Accessibility

Sundance 2027 Accessibility in Boulder: Wheelchair Access, Captioning, and ADA Parking

What is confirmed, planned, and still pending

Sundance Institute’s accommodations policy

Confirmed Sundance Institute maintains a standing accessibility policy that applies across its festivals, including American Sign Language–English interpretation at Institute events on reasonable request, closed captions for English-language titles and subtitles for non-English titles both online and in person, a minimum of one open-caption in-person screening per title, audio description when offered, CART transcription on request, and ADA-compliant venues for Institute events.

Request accommodations as early as you can. Sundance says it will make every effort to accommodate requests made in advance, but requests inside 7 days of an event are not guaranteed. Contact accessibility@sundance.org or (435) 776-7790.

CU Boulder venue upgrades

Confirmed CU Boulder is completing ADA accessibility upgrades at three campus venues ahead of the festival, alongside sound and projection improvements:

All three projects are scheduled to finish before the January 2027 festival. Separately, Visit Boulder cites roughly $16 million in upgrades underway across local theaters and performance spaces citywide, including accessibility improvements, though it does not break those out by venue.

Getting around: accessible transit and parking

Confirmed Boulder’s local and regional buses, including the HOP, SKIP, and JUMP routes and RTD service, are wheelchair accessible with ramps or lifts, priority seating, and audible stop announcements. See our getting around Boulder guide for full route and fare details, including the City’s planned free-HOP policy for Festival attendees.

Confirmed Reserved accessible parking is available on downtown streets and in City parking garages for vehicles displaying a valid placard or license plate. On-street accessible spaces cost $2 per hour, the fine for parking in a reserved space without a valid placard is $112 on-street and $200 in a City garage. Our Sundance 2027 parking guide has the full garage list, rates, and RTD Park-n-Ride details.

Pending Sundance-specific accessible drop-off points, reserved seating allocations near each theater, and Chautauqua Connector shuttle accessibility have not been published. Do not assume a specific drop-off or seating arrangement until the City or Sundance confirms it.

Venue access notes

Boulder’s festival venues span downtown and Pearl Street, the CU Boulder campus, the Dairy Arts Center and Cinemark Century Boulder, Chautauqua, and two schools. See our venues guide for the complete registry with addresses. Building-specific access details, like ramp locations and accessible entrances outside the three CU Boulder venues listed above, have not been published for most other venues as of this writing.

Service animals and sensory needs

Sundance’s general festival policies follow standard ADA service-animal accommodations at Institute events. The Institute has not published Boulder-specific sensory-friendly screening times or quiet spaces for 2027. If a sensory accommodation is essential to your visit, contact Sundance directly using the information above well before your trip.

Frequently asked questions

Are Sundance 2027 venues wheelchair accessible?

The three CU Boulder venues (Macky Auditorium, Roe Green Theatre, Muenzinger Auditorium) are getting dedicated ADA upgrades before the festival. Other venues have not published specific accessibility details yet; contact Sundance in advance to confirm arrangements at a specific theater.

How do I request an accommodation for Sundance 2027?

Email accessibility@sundance.org or call (435) 776-7790 as early as possible. Sundance says requests made within 7 days of an event are not guaranteed.

Is public transit in Boulder wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The City says local and regional buses, including HOP, SKIP, JUMP, and RTD service, have ramps or lifts, priority seating, and audible stop announcements.

Where can I park with a disability placard?

Reserved accessible spaces are available on downtown streets ($2/hour) and in City parking garages. See our parking guide for the full garage list and rates.

Will films have captions or audio description?

Sundance’s standing policy includes closed captions for English-language titles, subtitles for non-English titles, at least one open-caption in-person screening per title, and audio description when offered. This is general festival policy; Boulder-specific screening schedules have not been published.

Continue planning with our Sundance 2027 venues guide, the parking guide, the getting around Boulder guide, and the where to stay guide.

Sources

• Sundance Institute: Accessibility
• CU Boulder Today: 2027 Sundance-linked building upgrades
• City of Boulder / Visit Boulder: Sundance Film Festival FAQs
• City of Boulder: Getting Around Boulder for Sundance
• City of Boulder: Parking & Access Management

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