Sundance 2027 Festival Schedule: What’s Confirmed So Far
There is no day-by-day screening schedule for Sundance 2027 yet, and there will not be one until Sundance Institute announces the film lineup in December 2026. What is confirmed now is the overall shape of the festival: an in-person premiere window from January 21 to 26, an online screening window from January 28 to 31, and an awards ceremony on January 29. Visit Boulder lists the lineup and screening schedule for December 2026; an exact release day remains pending.
Last verified: September 7, 2026Primary sources: Sundance Institute, Boulder Reporting LabSources
Quick facts
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Overall festival window: January 21–31, 2027 | Confirmed |
| In-person premiere window: January 21–26, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Awards ceremony: January 29, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Online screening window: January 28–31, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Film lineup announcement: December 2026 | Confirmed timing, exact date pending |
| Full program guide and screening schedule release | December 2026; exact release day pending |
| Individual film screening times, venues, and ticket availability | Pending |
Why there’s no schedule yet
Sundance Institute has confirmed the festival’s dates and venue list, but not which films will screen where or when. That pairing happens only after the lineup is finalized, which the Institute has said will happen in December 2026. Visit Boulder lists the schedule for December 2026. Use that announced month rather than planning around a guessed week.
What’s already confirmed about the festival’s structure
While no schedule exists yet, several structural details are locked in. The competition lineup is expanding from eight to twelve films in each of four categories, and the New Frontier section is returning after a two-year pause, both covered in more detail in our competition and awards breakdown. Venue assignments for the festival’s roughly dozen Boulder locations are also settled, even though specific films have not yet been matched to them; see our venues guide for the full list.
How to get the schedule the moment it’s released
The fastest way to see the actual film-by-film schedule will be Sundance Institute’s own festival site once the program guide goes live. Until then, our dates and deadlines page and ticket sale calendar track every confirmed date leading up to it, and we will publish a dedicated update here the day the schedule becomes public.
Turn the published schedule into a workable day
- Filter for your visit dates and the access type you actually hold: public in-person, online, or accredited press and industry.
- Choose one priority screening, then record its venue, runtime and required arrival time.
- Check the route from your lodging and between venues. Add meals, queue time and a buffer before choosing the next film.
- Keep an alternative showing for each priority title and check whether your product requires a reservation.
- Recheck the official listing before departure and on the day for any changes.
A personal schedule checklist
| Record | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Film, date, start and expected finish | Identifies overlaps and leaves room for any Q&A |
| Venue and required arrival time | The film start is not necessarily your latest permitted arrival |
| Ticket or reservation status | A shortlist or package purchase is not the same as a confirmed seat |
| Next route and last journey home | Checks that the plan works beyond the theater door |
Use the official Sundance festival website for the program when available. Visit Boulder’s festival FAQs give the December schedule milestone. For suggested trip structure, use our one-, three- and five-day itineraries; these are planning templates, not official film schedules.
Frequently asked questions
When will the 2027 Sundance schedule be released?
Sundance Institute has said the film lineup will be announced in December 2026. Visit Boulder also lists the screening schedule for December. The exact release day is not confirmed here.
Will there be a printable or downloadable program guide?
Sundance has produced a program guide for every past edition, so it is reasonable to expect one for 2027, but the format and release date for Boulder’s first edition have not been confirmed.
Can I find out which films are playing before the official lineup announcement?
No. Sundance Institute has not released any film titles for the 2027 festival, and any list claiming otherwise before the December announcement should be treated as unverified.
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Update log
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | Page created to track the 2027 festival schedule and program guide release, since no detailed schedule exists yet. |