Sundance Film Festival Guide for First-Timers
Ringing in the new year always seems to come so fast. Sure, it can be overwhelming, but we’re often full of excitement and renewed energy at the end of the countdown. One of the best ways to keep those good vibes flowing is with the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, taking place from January 23-February 2, 2025!
Whether you’re attending in person or online, we’ve put together a cheat sheet of all the key dates and resources you need for an ideal Fest experience. For more detailed information on anything below, check out our How to Fest guide.
And remember, members at the Innovator level and above get priority access to tickets, 20% off all Fest merch, an invitation to a free Fest screening, and more.
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Key Dates and Information
Lodging: Book Now
Make the most of your trip by booking with our official booking partner to receive the best rates - and look out for our special recommendations (use the Popular Sundance Features filters and notice the SFF Picks tag!).
Public Passes and Packages on Sale: October 23, 2024
Grab a pass and gain priority access to screenings. Purchase a package and get priority in selecting the films you want to see before Single Film Tickets go on sale in January. We have something for everyone!
Gain 10 tickets to in-person screenings and early access to ticket selection beginning January 14 with a Festival Package: In Person package or take advantage of being a Utah local and get 10 in-person specially priced tickets with a Locals Ticket Package: In Person package.
And if you’re hitting the Fest and you’re 18-25 years old, get 10 in-person tickets and five online tickets for under $300 with the Ignite Package Presented by Adobe. Click here for all of our Pass and Package options.
| Package Type | Tickets | Benefits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Package: In Person | 10 In-Person | Early access to ticket selection | Varies |
| Locals Ticket Package: In Person | 10 In-Person (Specially Priced) | For Utah locals | Varies |
| Ignite Package Presented by Adobe | 10 In-Person, 5 Online | For ages 18-25 | Under $300 |
Single Film Tickets on Sale: January 16, 2025
Now is the time to purchase those tickets for the films you’ve been favoriting from the Festival Program Guide!
Haven’t gotten that far yet? All good. Make sure you register and favorite the films you want to check out. Once you do that, you can catch as many films as you’d like.
Keep in mind that there is a purchase limit of 10 Single Film Tickets per screening per person, regardless of whether the tickets are for individual use, gift, or transfer. Tickets are nonrefundable, and all sales are final.
If you want early access to Single Film Tickets before they go on sale to the general public, make sure to join or renew your membership at the Innovator level or above. Members get to purchase Single Film Tickets a few days before they become available to the general public!
You must join or renew by January 5, 2025, to take advantage of this exclusive Member benefit.
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