Utah lawmakers pony up some money to keep the Sundance Film Festival in the Beehive State
Tom Haraldsen
The City Journals
For 47 years, millions of moviegoers, producers, directors and actors have flocked to Park City for the Sundance Film Festival. But next year might be the final time that happens. The 2026 festival is scheduled for Jan. 22–Feb. 1.
The festival’s organizers have been exploring the idea of finding a new host site starting in 2027, after complaints have surfaced from independent filmmakers and the general public about costs and lack of venue space. Salt Lake City (along with co-host Park City) is one of the “finalists” for the festival's new Please log in to see the rest of this story.
