Festival PassesFestival Passes
Planning on attending the 2012 Sundance Film Festival? Want priority access? The best way to ensure access to your must-see films is to purchase a Festival Pass.
With Festival Passes you don't have to buy individual tickets to films. Simply show up to the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to the published screening start time to gain priority entrance to the theatre. All Pass Holders must be seated 15 minutes prior to the published screening start time to guarantee their seats. Special Offer: Purchase an Express Pass B or an Eccles Pass B+ only on-site. Check out the information below to learn about these great options.
Limited Festival Passes and Ticket Packages now on sale! No registration required!
Advance Individual Ticket registration begins on November 8, 2011.
Register for a purchase timeslot
Check the Festival Passes page anytime between September 20 and October 12 to register for a timeslot.
Receive your purchase timeslot
Check your email on October 14 for your purchase timeslot. Save this time and date.
Purchase your Festival Passes
Return to the Festival Passes page during your purchase timeslot to purchase your Festival Passes.
Submit your photo
Check your email on November 15 for details on how to submit your photo.
All Access – All access to theatres and Festival venues.
Priority Lines – Priority line access at theatres.
No Tickets – Simply be seated at the screening of your choice 15 minutes prior to start time.
Party Access – Passes include one ticket to the Day One or Awards Night parties.
Eccles Pass B+
$2,000AvailableValid January 24 – January 29
- Access to the Eccles Theatre (the largest venue and primary presenter of Premiere Category films)
- Access begins one day earlier than Express B Pass
- Photo Credential
- Awards Night Party Ticket
Express Pass B
$2,500AvailableValid January 25 – January 29
- All Access
- Photo Credential
- Awards Night Party Ticket
Adrenaline Pass
$400 Sold OutValid January 20 – January 29
For screenings before 11 a.m., after 10 p.m.
- Photo Credential
- Awards Night Party Ticket
Film School Pass
$300 Sold OutValid January 25 – January 29
For screenings before 11 a.m., after 10 p.m.
- Photo Credential
- Awards Night Party Ticket
- Special access for students only
Awards Weekend Pass
$500 Sold OutValid January 27 – January 29
- All Access
- Photo Credential
- Awards Night Party Ticket
Express Pass A
$3,000Limited AvailabilityValid January 19 – January 24
Only available through the Patron Circle Program.
- All Access
- Photo Credential
- Day One Party Ticket
Special Ticket Options
Are you a Utah Local? Click here to learn about our Festival Passes specially designed for Locals-Only.
We offer additional ticketing options for members of the following: Press, Industry, Corporate Groups and Students.
Have you thought about becoming a member of Sundance Institute? Support the mission of the not-for-profit Sundance Institute by becoming a member of the Patron Circle, and in return, receive outstanding VIP service pre-Festival and on-site in Park City. Click here to learn more.
The Fine Print
Deadline for Cancellations – December 2
Festival Passes are non-transferable. No name changes. Festival Passes include photo credentials that are intended for one person. Festival Pass theatre access is restricted by date and/or time of day depending on the type of Pass. See above for descriptions of Festival Passes.
Click here to read "The Fine Print" for all terms, conditions, delivery options, Festival Pass and Ticket Package pickup, deadlines, and fees.





