Festival PassesFestival Passes
Planning on attending the 2013 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.
Register for a purchase timeslot
Check the Festival Passes page anytime between September 18 and October 10 to register for a timeslot.
Receive your purchase timeslot
Check your email on October 12 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 13 for details on how to submit your photo.
All Access – All access to theatres and Festival venues.
Priority Lines – Pass Holders, arrive at least 30 minutes before your screening to gain priority line access at theatres.
No Tickets – Simply be seated at the screening of your choice 15 minutes prior to start time.
Party Access – Select passes include one ticket to the Day One or Awards Night parties.
Eccles Pass B+
$1,500Valid January 22 – January 27
- 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
$2,500Valid January 23 – January 27
- All Access
- Photo Credential
- Awards Night Party Ticket
Adrenaline Pass
$400Valid January 18 – January 27
For screenings before 11 a.m., after 10 p.m.
- Photo Credential
- Awards Night Party Ticket
Film School Pass
$300Valid January 23 – January 27
For screenings before 11 a.m., after 10 p.m.
- Photo Credential
- Present credential for complimentary wait-list admittance during the day (wait-list rules apply)
- Special access for students only
Express Pass A
$3,000Valid January 17 – January 22
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 – Friday, December 7
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.




