Whether you like to plan ahead or make decisions on the fly, there are a number of ways to get tickets to the over 200 dramatic, documentary, and short films presented at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.  These four steps will take you from behind your computer to behind the scenes.

It's true -- getting tickets to the Sundance Film Festival takes getting your hands dirty.  So roll up your sleeves and take some time to research all the options and decide which one is right for you.  After all, knowing is half the battle.

To learn more about Festival Passes and/or Ticket Packages, please click here.

If you are a resident of Utah, click here to learn more about Locals Festival Pass and Ticket Package options.

Festival Passes, Ticket Packages, and Advance Tickets are in high demand, so you must first register online during your desired registration period to be eligible to receive a purchase timeslot. Our system randomly assigns purchase timeslots to registrants.  Mark your calendar with the registration dates listed below.  All registration periods begin at 9:00 a.m. MT and end at 5:00 p.m. MT.  Please note:  Registration is not first-come, first-served.

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Festival Passes and Ticket Packages

September 23, 2008 - October 10, 2008

Locals* Festival Passes and Ticket Packages

September 23, 2008 - October 3, 2008

Advance Individual Tickets

November 25, 2008 - December 17, 2008

Locals* Advance Individual Tickets

December 2, 2008 - December 10, 2008

* Utah Residents Only.

Once the registration period is complete, our system randomly assigns purchase timeslots to registrants. If you were assigned a purchase timeslot, your email notification will include the date and time you have been assigned to return to our website to make your purchase.  Email notifications will be sent on the dates listed below for each registration period.  Odds of an online registrant being selected for the opportunity to purchase depends upon the number of registrations.

Festival Passes and Ticket Packages Notification

Locals Festival Passes and Ticket Packages Notification

December 23, 2008

Locals Advance Tickets Notification (In-Person Sales Only)

December 15, 2008

Once you've registered online and received your email notification with an assigned timeslot, you are ready to make your purchase!  A link will be posted on our website during each sales period that will allow you to enter our system and complete your purchase. You'll need to enter your email address, password, and account code in order to login and make your purchase. Once your transaction is complete, we'll update you with emails letting you know all the details.

All Festival Passes include one credential which allows admission for the Pass Holder to the Sundance House at The Kimball Art Center, Filmmaker Lodge, New Frontier on Main, daytime admission to the Sundance Music Café, and the Salt Lake City Café at the Beehive Tea Room. All Pass Holders will also receive one 2009 Sundance Film Festival Catalog. No ticket selection is required, but you must be in your seat 15 minutes prior to the screening times.

Festival Passes are neither transferable nor replaceable, and must be registered in the name of the person using them at the Festival. Name changes are prohibited.

Express Pass A [January 16-20, 2009]
$3000 Extremely Limited Availability
Admission to all panels and screenings at all theatres within the specified pass dates. Also includes admission to the Opening Night Party followed by the Opening Night Screening. Please note, Opening Night Screening attendees must RSVP by December 5, 2008.

Express Pass B [January 21-25, 2009]
$2500
Admission to all panels and screenings at all theatres within the specified pass dates. Also includes admission for one to the Awards Night Party on Saturday, January 24, 2009.

$400
Admission to all screenings 10:00 a.m. or earlier, and 10:00 p.m. or later. Also includes admission for one to the Awards Night Party on Saturday, January 24, 2009.

$350
Admission to all screenings on Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25, 2009. Also includes admission for one to the Awards Night Party on January 24, 2009.

All Ticket Packages include two credentials which allow admission for the Ticket Package Holder and a guest to the Sundance House at The Kimball Art Center, Filmmaker Lodge, New Frontier on Main, daytime admission to the Sundance Music Café, and the Salt Lake City Café at the Beehive Tea Room. All Ticket Package Holders will also receive one 2009 Sundance Film Festival Catalog.

Ticket Packages are neither transferable nor replaceable, and must be registered in the name of the person using them at the Festival. Name changes are prohibited.

Ticket Package A [January 16-20, 2009]
$750
Select a total of 20 tickets to regular screenings and/or panel discussions within the Ticket Package dates. There is a limit of 4 tickets total per screening or panel discussion. Package Holders will make ticket selections based on availability in early January before the Festival begins. Includes admission for one to the Opening Night Party on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Opening Night screening tickets for January 15 are extremely limited but may be selected if they are available during your ticket selection time period. Detailed instructions for ticket selection will be sent with Ticket Package confirmation.

Ticket Package B [January 21-25, 2009]
$650
Select a total of 20 tickets to regular screenings and/or panel discussions within the Ticket Package dates. There is a limit of 4 tickets total per screening or panel discussion. Package Holders make ticket selections based on availability in early January before the Festival begins. Includes admission for one to the Awards Night Party on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Ticket Package-B Holders also may select tickets to the Closing Night film as part of their package. Detailed instructions for ticket selection will be sent with Ticket Package confirmation.

SLC/Ogden Preferred Package [January 16-25, 2009]
$550
Select a total of 20 tickets to screenings in Salt Lake City and Ogden only. There is a limit of 4 tickets total per screening or panel discussion. Package Holders will make ticket selections based on availability in late December before the Festival begins. Includes 2 Festival credentials.

Select a total of 10 tickets to regular screenings and/or panel discussions except for films in the "Premiere" category  within the Ticket Package dates. There is a limit of 4 tickets total per screening or panel discussion. Package Holders will make ticket selections based on availability in late December before the Festival begins. Includes 2 Festival credentials.

Purchase one credential which allows admission for the Holder to the Sundance House at The Kimball Art Center, Filmmaker Lodge, New Frontier on Main, daytime admission to the Sundance Music Café, and the Salt Lake City Café at the Beehive Tea Room.  All Ticket Packages already include 2 credentials.

Being from Utah has its advantages!  Utah locals benefit from priority registration windows and additional ticketing options. 

Note:  You must present a valid Utah ID upon collecting your purchase in person at the Pass and Package Office. If you do not have a Utah driver's license, you will be required to present a Utah utility bill accompanied by a legal photo ID.  If you cannot provide proof of residency, your purchase will be cancelled.

$225
Select a total of 12 tickets to screenings and/or panels in all locations. Includes 2 Festival credentials. Limit 4 tickets per event.

Locals- Only SLC/Ogden Preferred Package [January 16-25, 2009]            

$375
Select a total of 20 tickets to screenings in Salt Lake City and Ogden only. Includes 2 Festival credentials. Limit 4 tickets per screening.

$230
Admission for one to any Festival screening in Salt Lake City or Ogden. Includes admission for one to the Salt Lake City Gala on Friday, January 16, 2009. A ticket is required for the Salt Lake City Gala second screening on January 16, and Locals Quick Pass Holders must RSVP to receive a ticket.

Locals-Only Student Preferred Package [January 16-25, 2009]

$300
Select a total of 20 tickets to screenings in Salt Lake City and Ogden only prior to Locals Weekend. Includes 2 Festival credentials. Limit 4 tickets per screening. 

If you are an undergraduate and graduate student currently enrolled in an Utah accredited baccalaureate degree level institution, please click here to learn more about our Locals-Only Student Preferred Package benefits.

Locals will also be able to have the first opportunity to purchase a package and a pass normally offered through National Festival Pass and Ticket Package sales.

Select a total of 10 tickets to regular screenings and/or panel discussions except for films in the "Premiere" category  within the Ticket Package dates. There is a limit of 4 tickets total per screening or panel discussion. Package Holders will make ticket selections based on availability in late December before the Festival begins. Includes 2 Festival credentials.

Express Pass B [January 21-25, 2009]
$2500
Admission to all panels and screenings at all theatres within the specified pass dates. Also includes admission for one to the Awards Night Party on Saturday, January 24, 2009.

Official SFF09 Credential  [January 16-25, 2009]

Purchase one credential which allows admission for the Holder to the Sundance House at The Kimball Art Center, Filmmaker Lodge, New Frontier on Main, daytime admission to the Sundance Music Café, and the Salt Lake City Café at the Beehive Tea Room.  All Ticket Packages already include 2 credentials.