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Boulder Entertainment News

In Boulder, entertainment news means cultural happenings, the arts, media and live events. This page covers major performances, film openings and the business decisions shaping the local scene.

Bill Nye Urges Students to Engage in Politics

Bill Nye Urges Students to Engage in Politics

The science educator spoke at CU Boulder's Macky Auditorium to an audience of about 1,800 people, answering student questions over an hour and a half.

Live Poll

Do you think science benefits your everyday life more than it risks it?


Other

Cultural

Boulder Opens Festival Lodging Licenses for Sundance

Homeowners and tenants may rent out their homes during the 2027 Sundance Film Festival under a new city license.


Film

Live Poll

Do you enjoy interactive film screenings where the audience is encouraged to talk during the movie?

Film — General

Sundance Film Festival to Feature Eight Classic Films

The 2027 festival in Boulder will screen eight newly 4K-restored classic movies as part of its Legacy program.

Sundance Film Festival to Feature Eight Classic Films

Arts and Theater

Live Poll

Should local recreation centers prioritize hosting art exhibitions for community members?

Fine Art

Boulder Opens Artist Applications for Recreation Centers

The city is seeking local artists to display their creative work at three municipal recreation centers throughout 2027.

Boulder Opens Artist Applications for Recreation Centers

Music

Live Poll

Do you believe local physical music stores remain essential for building community?

Folk

Kevin Drost Purchased Boulder Music Institution

The local music store owner acquired the legacy shop located on 28th Street from former owner Sondra Blanchard.

Kevin Drost Purchased Boulder Music Institution

Reporting here centers on film and television releases, the arts calendar, live concert performances and the shifts in media production. It spans the city and the communities around it. Local venues and seasonal festivals shape the rhythm of the year, dictating when events peak and recede. Shifts in venue management and funding are as central to the discussion as the performances themselves.