Sundance Film Festival · Boulder
The festival comes to Boulder.
The Sundance Film Festival runs January 21 to 31, 2027, and Boulder holds it through at least 2037. What follows is the practical version: where the venues are, what a working team actually needs from a house, and who to call.
The week, stated plainly
- Dates
- January 21 to 31, 2027
- Run
- Boulder holds the festival through at least 2037
- Venues
- Fifteen confirmed, clustered around a walkable downtown
- Airport
- Denver International, about 45 minutes on flat highway with no mountain pass
Why the Sundance Film Festival is Different
Boulder has roughly 2,900 hotel rooms. A festival of this size does not fit inside them, and the difference gets made up by private homes.
As that market takes shape, the difference between a house and a hospitality experience becomes important. The right home is only the beginning. Someone needs to know the property, understand the guest, prepare the details, and be there when something goes wrong at eleven at night.
What a working team actually needs
Rooms that match the group
Who needs a door that closes, who is working nights, who is fine sharing. Sleeping arrangements come from the shape of the team, not a number on a listing.
A kitchen that works at odd hours
People eat at two in the afternoon and again at midnight during a festival. That asks more of a kitchen than a place set up for one dinner a night.
Somewhere to work that is not a bed
A table everyone can fit around, plus a second room for the call that cannot happen in the same space as everyone else.
Parking that fits what arrives
Teams do not always turn up in one car. Better to settle that before January than at the curb.
A named person to call
Every VelareLX stay has a dedicated Home Host for its entire length. Someone who knows the home, knows the guest, and is there when something needs attention.
Three collections, matched to the shape of the group rather than to a headcount.
Boulder during the festival
The venues cluster rather than sprawl, which is the whole reason a walkable stay works here.
Five minutes on foot
Boulder Theater · eTown Hall
Both sit on the downtown grid within a few blocks of the Pearl Street mall.
Ten minutes on foot
Dairy Arts Center · Macky Auditorium · Boulder High School · Casey Middle School
Just off the core: the Dairy to the east, Macky at the near edge of the CU campus, Boulder High along the creek, and Casey Middle north of downtown.
A short drive
Chautauqua Auditorium · Cinemark
Outside a comfortable walk in January. Chautauqua sits at the base of the Flatirons, Cinemark east of the centre.
Fifteen venues are confirmed for the festival. Most sit downtown or just off it, including Boulder Theater, eTown Hall, the Dairy Arts Center, Boulder High School, Casey Middle School and the library's Canyon Theater. Three more theaters sit on the University of Colorado campus, with Chautauqua and Cinemark a short drive from the center.
See the walk mapHow it works
One conversation, a short list chosen for the group, and a person who stays with it from the first call through arrival.
01
Connect with VelareLX
Tell us when you're coming, who you're traveling with, and what you're looking for. We'll take it from there.
02
Receive curated options
We personally select a short list of residences that fit your dates, group, and preferences.
03
Choose your residence
Explore your options with the guidance of our team. Once you've found the right home, we'll handle the details from booking through arrival.
04
Arrive and settle in
Your home is professionally prepared before you arrive, and your dedicated Home Host is available throughout your stay. From arrival onward, every detail is thoughtfully handled.
Questions, answered.
- How do I book a home for the Sundance Film Festival?
- Contact the VelareLX team with your dates, group size, and preferences, and we'll curate a selection of homes that best match your needs.
- When do you recommend booking a stay for the Sundance Film Festival?
- Based on anticipated demand for Sundance in Boulder, we recommend booking as early as possible. The most sought-after homes and dates are expected to fill well in advance of the festival.
- Can I request a specific home or neighborhood?
- Yes. Let us know if you have a particular home or neighborhood in mind. We can also recommend homes based on your preferred location, size, amenities, and other requirements, subject to availability.
- How close can I stay to Sundance venues?
- VelareLX offers homes throughout Boulder, including residences within convenient proximity to Sundance venues. Our team can recommend homes based on the venues you plan to visit and your preferred location.
- Can one group book more than one home?
- Yes. VelareLX has numerous homes within several of Boulder's most desirable neighborhoods. For groups requiring multiple residences, we can, subject to availability, help place homes in the same neighborhood or nearby areas for a more seamless experience.
- What makes a VelareLX home different from a typical vacation rental?
- VelareLX offers a curated collection of exceptional private homes paired with personalized hospitality. Every stay includes a dedicated Home Host who serves as your primary point of contact from arrival through departure.
- How are VelareLX homes vetted?
- Every home in the VelareLX collection is carefully reviewed and personally visited by our team to ensure it meets our standards for quality, location, presentation, and guest experience.
- What is included with a VelareLX stay?
- Every VelareLX stay includes a fully prepared home, professional cleaning, luxury linens, and a dedicated Home Host who welcomes you upon arrival and remains available throughout your stay.
- Can VelareLX help with special requests during my stay?
- Yes. Your dedicated Home Host can help coordinate appropriate requests and services to make your Sundance stay as seamless and personalized as possible.
- Who do guests call during their stay?
- Your dedicated Home Host is your primary point of contact throughout your stay and can coordinate assistance whenever needed.
Ask about January
Tell us the dates and the shape and size of the group. A person will come back to you, and it will be the same person for the whole stay.