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Sundance locks in 2027 dates and Boulder venues

The festival will run Jan. 21-31 with events across Boulder and CU.

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The Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday announced dates and venues for its 2027 event — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its first year in Boulder." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" data-vars-content-id="f2e2798e-f6d8-43bf-bef2-3863d7b82397" data-vars-headline="Sundance locks in 2027 dates and Boulder venues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" target="_self">its first year in Boulder.</a>Why it matters: The venue announcements confirm Sundance will be centered in the heart of Boulder and make use of the city&#x27;s downtown and campus areas.

CU expands Folsom's 2026 concert slate

University leaders say new turf and big-name bookings will boost the stadium's draw.

Phish will take its jam sessions back to Commerce City after a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one-year trial at Boulder&#x27;s Folsom Field" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/02/phish-cu-boulder-folsom-field" data-vars-content-id="c1c9ab34-2749-432f-9f6e-31d390e19de9" data-vars-headline="CU expands Folsom&#x27;s 2026 concert slate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/02/phish-cu-boulder-folsom-field" target="_self">one-year trial at Boulder&#x27;s Folsom Field</a>, but University of Colorado officials say they have big plans for Folsom&#x27;s 2026 concert schedule.Why it matters: Nearly 10 years after live music returned to Folsom, CU officials want to cement the stadium as a premier stop for major touring acts.

Supreme Court takes up Boulder climate lawsuit

The justices will decide if Boulder's climate lawsuit stays in state court.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the city of Boulder&#x27;s climate change-related lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncore Energy, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seeking billions in damages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/exxon-suncor-climate-lawsuit-colorado-supreme-court-ruling" data-vars-content-id="7fa7955a-9fd2-4eb0-a9f1-bab84ce1f69e" data-vars-headline="Supreme Court takes up Boulder climate lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/exxon-suncor-climate-lawsuit-colorado-supreme-court-ruling" target="_self">seeking billions in damages</a> from oil companies alleged to have &quot;intentionally misled the public&quot; on the impacts of their fossil fuel products.Why it matters: The case could determine whether state and local climate lawsuits stay in state court or shift to federal court, where similar claims have faltered — shaping the future of comparable cases nationwide.

Slice House brings regional pies to Boulder

The Tony Gemignani pizza chain opens in Boulder, with Longmont next.

Can&#x27;t decide on your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite style of pizza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/17/pizza-championship-final-detroit-vs-chicago" data-vars-content-id="c15701e0-4471-4015-9ac4-518a28cedc54" data-vars-headline="Slice House brings regional pies to Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/17/pizza-championship-final-detroit-vs-chicago" target="_self">favorite style of pizza</a>? Why choose when you can get a variety of pies at Boulder&#x27;s new Slice House.Why it matters: Pizza is life.

Student housing rents rise slower than market rates

Average student rents grew 16.8%% from 2020 to 2025 in Boulder, while average market-rate rents jumped to 22.4%.

On average, student rents grew slower than market-rate leases in Boulder over the past five years, according to Moody&#x27;s data shared with Axios.Why it matters: Expensive student housing for students, including at University of Colorado Boulder, adds to the already-high <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cost of college" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/17/college-cost-survey" data-vars-content-id="3019543e-6986-4abf-a290-6533350c3712" data-vars-headline="Student housing rents rise slower than market rates" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/17/college-cost-survey" target="_self">cost of college</a>.

Boulder complex, including Iris Fields, listed for sale

The listing had no minimum bid, and the county assessor's office valued the campus at $24.4 million in 2024.

Boulder County opened bids Monday for the 17.5‑acre North Broadway Complex — but community organizers say they&#x27;ve already lined up a buyer committed to preserving Iris Fields, the historic youth baseball site.Why it matters: Iris Fields has served North Boulder families for nearly 70 years as a vital community hub — and now its future hinges on the outcome of a housing-specific land sale.

What to know about Boulder's homeless strategy update

Boulder's new plan aims to eliminate unsheltered nights by 2028 through a rapid rehousing initiative.

Boulder&#x27;s new plan to tackle homelessness aims to eliminate unsheltered nights by 2028 through a rapid rehousing initiative.Why it matters: If successful, the effort — which would cost $11 million annually until 2029 when it would increase to $13 million —could transform Boulder&#x27;s approach to homelessness.

Boulder home movie theaters get a makeover

Install requests for home theaters nationwide jumped 562% in 2024, Yelp reports.

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Project requests for home theater installations soared 562% in 2024, Yelp reports, as homeowners splurge on features that rival their local cinema.Why it matters: Sorry, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/27/boulder-sundance-film-festival-2027" data-vars-content-id="df145ba2-609d-41e5-8b4f-eb8ef6d2e2e1" data-vars-headline="Boulder home movie theaters get a makeover" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/27/boulder-sundance-film-festival-2027" target="_self">Sundance</a>. The hottest film screenings might be in your — or a neighbor&#x27;s — basement.

Boulder passes on vacancy tax — for now

The city will not put a vacancy tax on this year's ballot, as the City Council punts to 2026 to address the issue.

The city of Boulder will not put a vacancy tax on this year&#x27;s ballot, as the City Council punts to 2026 to address the issue.Why it matters: The City Council hoped a vacancy tax would encourage those who own <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unoccupied second homes" data-vars-click-url="https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/04/13/boulder-city-council-eyes-vacancy-tax-as-thousands-of-homes-sit-empty/" data-vars-content-id="c8538dc8-f443-4116-8f2f-4ffaef4046f7" data-vars-headline="Boulder passes on vacancy tax — for now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/04/13/boulder-city-council-eyes-vacancy-tax-as-thousands-of-homes-sit-empty/" target="_blank">unoccupied second homes</a> to rent or sell, in an attempt to ease the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city&#x27;s housing shortage" data-vars-click-url="https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/09/19/10700-new-homes-needed-study-highlights-boulders-housing-shortage/" data-vars-content-id="c8538dc8-f443-4116-8f2f-4ffaef4046f7" data-vars-headline="Boulder passes on vacancy tax — for now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/09/19/10700-new-homes-needed-study-highlights-boulders-housing-shortage/" target="_blank">city&#x27;s housing shortage</a>.

Boulder-area HOA fees are getting more common — and costly

According to a recent report, most Boulder-area home listings came with homeowners association fees last year.

The majority of Boulder-area homes for sale came with homeowners association fees last year, according to a recent report.Why it matters: For many homebuyers, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="HOA fees" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/10/homeowners-association-hoa-fees-map-states" data-vars-content-id="4952e315-6a2f-436a-83c9-7f38d0bfd00c" data-vars-headline="Boulder-area HOA fees are getting more common — and costly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/10/homeowners-association-hoa-fees-map-states" target="_self">HOA fees</a> are another financial hurdle in an already-tough <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/23/home-prices-mortgage-rates-predictions-2025" data-vars-content-id="4952e315-6a2f-436a-83c9-7f38d0bfd00c" data-vars-headline="Boulder-area HOA fees are getting more common — and costly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/23/home-prices-mortgage-rates-predictions-2025" target="_self">market</a>.

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