Longmont Welcomes the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder
January 21st - 31st, 2027
With the Sundance Film Festival arriving in Boulder, Longmont is the ultimate home base for those who want to stay close to the action but out of the spotlight. Stay with us and explore a community where makers, galleries, and independently owned shops create a vibrant, local energy. For your stay, you can choose from our brand-new downtown boutique hotel, trusted national brands, or budget-friendly stays, all just 20-30 minutes from festival screenings. After the credits roll, pull up a stool at one of our nationally recognized breweries or award-winning distilleries. In Longmont, the independent spirit isn't just on the marquee; it’s who we are!
Experience the Longmont "Director’s Cut"
Longmont offers a vibrant, culture-rich home base for the modern cinephile. Here is how to make the most of your festival stay.
The Green Room: Kick back at the brand-new boutique hotel in our Downtown, or choose one of the spacious brand-name hotels. Longmont offers room to relax and direct access to our charming downtown and beautiful outdoor spaces.
The Script: We are a craft beverage mecca. Unwind at our award-winning distilleries, cidery, or one of our 12+ celebrated breweries. Pair your drinks with a culinary scene that ranges from refined farm-to-table dining to the best authentic international flavors in the region.
The Before Party: In Longmont, the festival experience extends far beyond the theater seats. Whether you’re looking to gear up before a premiere or decompress after the final credits, our city is packed with ways to fill your itinerary. Explore our diverse parks and scenic trailways, find one-of-a-kind treasures in our Downtown boutique shops, or recharge at our local spas and wellness centers!
On Location
In Longmont, the scene transitions are as seamless as the mountain views. We believe in the freedom of movement, and giving you the space to explore. While you're navigating between our award-winning eateries and creative hubs, getting around is effortless.
Where We Are
16 Miles to Boulder: about 20-30 minutes
36 Miles to Denver: about an hour
44 Miles to Denver International Airport (DIA): about an hour
33 Miles to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park: about an hour
The Scene: Sundance Film Festival celebrates independent voices. So does Longmont. With locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, maker studios, galleries, and tons of free live music, this is a city built by creatives and risk-takers. Between premieres in Boulder, recharge in a place where independence isn’t a tagline, it’s a way of life.
The Cinematic Backdrop: Experience the Front Range at full scale. Whether you’re walking along McIntosh Lake or cycling the Greenway, Longmont’s wide-open trail systems offer front-row seats to the iconic Longs Peak. Or enjoy the people watching in our historic downtown, while sipping a latte and discussing your favorite films.
The After Party: Longmont is a year-round hub for original experiences. Live music, gallery openings, unique community festivals, drop-in creative classes, film screenings - we've got it all! Catch a pop-up art show or hit a local taproom event to keep the conversation going; there is always something happening here.
