TrekUnity
When
January
Attendance
~70,000
Admission
Ticketed
Setting
Both
Each January, Sundance transforms the ski town of Park City, Utah into the center of the independent film world — ten-plus days of world premieres, documentaries, panels, and the industry's biggest deal-making, founded by Robert Redford and run by the Sundance Institute.
It combines buzzy screenings with a mountain-town winter setting: Main Street venues, celebrity sightings, and world-class skiing minutes away. Screenings sell fast, so tickets and planning matter.
Want to go? Turn Sundance Film Festival into a trip you plan with your group.
Creates an editable trip seeded with a starter itinerary, hotels & eats.
Event details
Typical dates
Late January (about 10–11 days)
Admission
Ticketed screenings + passes
Parking
Park City discourages driving during the fest — use the free town buses and festival shuttles.
Nearest airport
Salt Lake City International (SLC) — ~40 min
Typical weather
Cold mountain winter — 20s–30s °F with snow; warm layers and real winter boots essential.
Official website
Location
Park City, UT
Where to stay
Main Street Park City lodges
Walk to venues and nightlife (book far ahead).
Deer Valley / Canyons resorts
Ski-in resorts with festival shuttles.
Salt Lake City hotels
Cheaper base 40 min away with easy transit.
Where to eat & drink
Riverhorse on Main
Upscale Park City institution.
High West Distillery
Ski-in whiskey distillery and saloon.
Main Street cafés
Coffee and quick bites between screenings.
Nearby attractions
Park City Mountain
One of the largest ski resorts in the U.S.
Historic Main Street
The festival's hub of galleries, shops, and venues.
Utah Olympic Park
Bobsled and ski-jump venue from the 2002 Games.
A sample itinerary
1Arrive + Main Street
- •Fly into SLC, shuttle up
- •Afternoon: pick up passes
- •Evening: Main Street dinner
2Screenings
- •Morning: documentary premiere
- •Afternoon: panel + waitlist screening
- •Evening: High West
3Ski + film
- •Morning: ski Park City Mountain
- •Afternoon/evening: more screenings
4Last films + depart
- •Morning: final screening
- •Shuttle to SLC
Make it yours — an editable trip you can share with your group.
Travel tips
- Use the free town buses and shuttles — driving in Park City during Sundance is miserable.
- Buy tickets early and learn the waitlist system for sold-out films.
- Pack real winter gear — it's cold and snowy at altitude.
Frequently asked questions
When is Sundance?
It runs for about 10–11 days in late January in Park City, Utah.
How do you get tickets?
Individual screening tickets and passes go on sale in advance and popular films sell out fast; a waitlist system helps fill unsold seats.
Can you ski too?
Yes — Park City Mountain and Deer Valley are right there, and many attendees mix films with skiing.
Going with friends?
TrekUnity keeps the whole group on the same page — vote on plans, split costs, and see who's arriving when.
Start planning freeTrekUnity is an independent travel guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sundance Film Festival or its organizers. Dates, prices, and details are provided for informational purposes and can change — always confirm on the official event website before booking.