The 2026 Pageant in Park Metropolis and Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah, from January 22–February 1 is one occasion to mark in your calendar; it’s one to recollect, a celebration filled with gratitude and pleasure.
Robert Redford’s perception within the energy of storytelling has formed unbiased cinema for over 40 years. That dedication cast the Sundance Movie Pageant, and with it the Pageant, which in 2026 takes place, for a final time, in Park Metropolis and Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah. The Sundance Institute says that “this 12 months will imply a lot for thus many causes” because the institute appears to be like ahead “to displaying our appreciation to the Utah neighborhood as a complete who’ve supported the Pageant for thus a few years and laid the muse. Sundance Institute is energized by our continued engagement with Utah year-round.”
In a letter now made public, Eugene Hernandez, Director, Sundance Movie Pageant and Public Programming wrote “we hope you’ll be part of us for the 2026 Sundance Movie Pageant” and shared some particulars that will help you plan your personal journey to Utah in January. Right here they’re:
Mark Your Calendars
The 2026 Sundance Movie Pageant will happen in individual January 22–February 1 in Park Metropolis and Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah. Premieres can be held Thursday, January 22, to Tuesday, January 27, the place audiences will see movies, episodic initiatives, and extra for the primary time, with further showings all through your entire Pageant. Beginning on Wednesday, January 28, we’ll be kicking off our joyful appreciation of 40-plus years of seminal unbiased cinema that premiered in Park Metropolis by means of particular screenings and legacy talks and occasions.
For these seeking to take part within the discovery from throughout the nation, we can be providing at-home screenings obtainable on-line from Thursday, January 29, to Sunday, February 1, which is able to function movies in our 5 competitors sections, together with NEXT. Movies from different sections in our lineup may choose to take part within the on-line Pageant program for restricted audiences. Press and business could have on-line entry to the at-home program for the skilled neighborhood starting in the future earlier on Wednesday, January 28.
Celebrating the Imaginative and prescient of Robert Redford
We can be recognizing Robert Redford’s immense influence and his unwavering dedication to the nurturing and growth of unbiased storytellers and their tales by means of the influential Sundance Institute Labs, Sundance Movie Pageant, and past — with particular moments in the course of the 2026 Pageant. Mr. Redford values the ability of connecting straight with artists, particularly within the pure setting of the Sundance Mountain Resort in the course of the artist lab applications, the place a supportive neighborhood of visionary artists convene and domesticate daring storytelling whereas taking artistic dangers guided by influential artistic advisors, and on the Pageant’s annual Administrators Brunch, which brings collectively filmmakers as they put together to introduce their tales to the world.
As a part of this appreciation, we’ll be honoring Mr. Redford’s imaginative and prescient by means of our Sundance Movie Pageant Celebration, an distinctive night being held on Friday, January 23, at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley. The annual occasion allows our nonprofit to boost funds to assist unbiased artists year-round by means of labs, grants, and public programming that domesticate artists from all around the world.
Contained in the 2026 Program
Our full program will embrace function movies, episodic initiatives, and brief movies — welcoming 90-plus options and 50-plus shorts in 2026 — in addition to our annual Past Movie sequence, which showcases talks and occasions with among the most compelling artists and lots of extra. Keep tuned for extra particulars on the thrilling upcoming lineup!
Honoring Our Park Metropolis Legacy
Park Metropolis has been an integral a part of our Pageant, and we’re honored to indicate our appreciation all through the 2026 Pageant, together with a program of archival screenings, restorations, and particular occasions. As we stroll up and down Major Road — which can be pedestrian-only once more in the course of the 2026 Pageant! — we’re wanting ahead to commemorating the cherished experiences that we constructed collectively whereas seeking to the long run. These important moments come from our shared historical past that launched among the most iconic movies which have continued to resonate for many years, fueled curiosity and alter, and caused unforgettable experiences.
The area people throughout Utah is an important a part of the Sundance Movie Pageant: our devoted Institute staff, passionate volunteers, companions who’ve uplifted our gathering, native artists who’ve collaborated with us, and enthusiastic audiences. With out you, the Pageant wouldn’t be what it’s right now and into the long run.
This coming 12 months would be the end result of our yearly gathering in Park Metropolis for the Sundance Movie Pageant. As you may know, the Pageant can be transferring to Boulder, Colorado, beginning in 2027. Sure, this can be a massive change, however proper now it’s vital for us to take this second and acknowledge all of the milestones and recollections that we’ve shared collectively in Park Metropolis.
Venues
We’re wanting ahead to presenting our world premieres and screenings at our valued venues in Park Metropolis, Utah, together with the Eccles Theatre, Vacation Village Cinemas, Library Middle Theatre, The Ray Theatre, and Redstone Cinemas, in addition to returning this 12 months to The Yarrow Theatre (situated at DoubleTree by Hilton Park Metropolis – The Yarrow).
In Salt Lake Metropolis, the place so lots of our beloved viewers members additionally be part of us, we can be returning to the Salt Lake Movie Society’s Broadway Centre Cinemas and Rose Wagner Performing Arts Centre.
Our Filmmaker Lodge on Major Road in Park Metropolis will host Past Movie programming, with further conversations occurring at The Field at The Ray and The Park serving as a personal occasions venue.
Sundance Movie Pageant Headquarters and Artist, Trade, and Press Hub
This 12 months each our Headquarters and Artist, Trade, and Press Hub can be situated on the Sheraton Park Metropolis (1895 Sidewinder Dr., Park Metropolis, Utah, 84060). Make sure you cease by to say hey, try some merch, and extra.
Awards Ceremony
This occasion is when the artists come collectively as we honor their accomplishments and dedication to creating risk-taking, trailblazing works. The 2026 Sundance Movie Pageant jury and viewers awards can be offered on Friday, January 30, at a ceremony at The Ray Theatre in Park Metropolis.
Lodging
Should you haven’t already, we advocate you reserve your journey and lodging early. Guide by means of our accomplice website for particular choices and sources, together with entry to perks and an interactive map, and the place additionally, you will be supporting our Sundance Institute artist applications.
Be a part of Donor Circles
Your assist is significant to fostering unbiased storytelling. Discover the distinctive advantages of Donor Circles, which provide extra than simply early entry to Pageant passes and ticket packages; they signify a deeper dedication to the humanities and unlock a curated expertise. To study extra about giving choices, join with our growth staff at [email protected] or (310) 492-2301. Keep knowledgeable in regards to the Pageant by signing up for our electronic mail record at www.sundance.org.
The 2026 Sundance Movie Pageant can be one other likelihood to be part of our persevering with story! I sit up for gathering in Park Metropolis and Salt Lake Metropolis with you all this coming January to have a good time unbiased storytelling previous, current, and future.
