The Park City Film Festival released its full schedule on August 23, 2026, revealing a lineup for the inaugural festival set to take place from October 23 through October 25. The announcement follows a development from the Sundance Film Festival on August 7, 2026, which introduced a legacy program for Park City involving archival screenings and special talks.
Festival Programming Schedule
The upcoming three-day festival in October will feature a diverse range of films and discussions. According to the official festival schedule released on August 23, 2026, the programming begins on Friday, October 23, with the film "The Life We Leave" scheduled for 7:00 PM MDT.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, will host a heavy rotation of events, including "Zejtune" at 11:00 AM MDT, followed by a panel discussion with a title to be determined. The afternoon schedule includes "Teeth to the Wind" at 2:00 PM MDT and another panel discussion at 3:30 PM MDT. The evening on Saturday will feature "Adam's Apple" at 5:00 PM MDT and "Brian" at 8:00 PM MDT.
Sunday Schedule Details
The final day of the festival, Sunday, October 25, 2026, will conclude the event with several scheduled screenings and panels. The morning begins with "Next Life" at 10:00 AM MDT, followed by a panel discussion at 11:00 AM MDT.
Afternoon activities on Sunday include "The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony" at 1:00 PM MDT and a panel discussion at 4:00 PM MDT. The final scheduled film of the festival is "Frank & Louis" at 4:00 PM MDT, followed by "The Last Critic" at 7:00 PM MDT.
Sundance Legacy Program Background
The inaugural festival follows a prior initiative announced by the Sundance Film Festival on August 7, 2026. That program was designed as a Park City legacy initiative, which included archival screenings and special talks intended to culminate in a specific event.
This legacy program was announced by the Sundance Film Festival on August 7, 2026, as part of its efforts to maintain a connection to the Park City area through historical film presentations and specialized discussions.
Ticket Availability
Tickets for the Park City Film Festival are currently available for purchase. According to the festival's official website on August 23, 2026, both individual tickets and festival passes are on sale to the public for the October event.
Sundance Film Selections
The Sundance Film Festival's earlier August announcements also highlighted specific cinematic works, such as the film "Idiots" by Macon Blair. This film, which stars O'Shea Jackson Jr., Dave Franco, and Mason Thames, was noted as an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Festival Resources
The Park City Film Festival website provides various resources for attendees, including a full film guide and information regarding passes and tickets. The organization maintains an online presence through social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook to connect with the public.
Digital Platform Details
The festival's digital platform allows users to manage cookie preferences and provides information regarding system status and privacy. The official schedule is hosted via Eventive, which powers the festival's digital viewing and ticketing experience.
