Sundance chooses Utah as a viable option in 2027 and beyond

The Sundance Institute has chosen Utah as a viable host for the Sundance Film Festival from 2027 on. The state will now respond to a request for proposal.The Sundance Film Festival announced in April it is exploring new festival locations after its contract with Park City expires in 2026. California, Georgia, New Mexico and other states then announced intentions to bid for the festival.Utah leaders including Gov. Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Park City Mayor Nann Worel, Utah