Jewtah community helps host Sundance Film Festival tent

Photo: Courtesy of JConnect // Kesher

PARK CITY, Utah — The Sundance Film Festival Shabbat Lounge, hosted by Shabbat Tent, is back.

The lounge is a place for festival-goers to have a Shabbat dinner, a welcoming place to warm up and enjoy Shabbat events and Kosher fare, and is just a few feet from Main Street.

In addition to Shabbat Dinner, the Shabbat Lounge offers a Friday night Oneg Soiree, Saturday morning Kabbalah-inspired Meditation, a Chulent and Chill lunch presented by the Sundance Film Under G-d, a Havdalah Concert on Saturday night presented by KinoLime, and Sunday brunch hosted by the Jewish Filmmakers Network.

This lounge is “a place not to miss” as written in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter in their “Ultimate Party Guides to Sundance Film Festival”.  

Shabbat Lounge Schedule

• Friday, January 20, 4:45 p.m. Shabbat Dinner* Register online here

Enjoy an elegant & deliciously catered dinner, presented by United Jewish Federation of Utah

• Friday, January 20, 9:30 p.m. Friday Night Oneg Soiree

Post-Dinner gathering, with hors d’oeuvres & refreshments

• Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Meditation

Kabbalah Inspired Meditation

• Saturday, January 21, 12-2:00 p.m. L’Chaim, Chulent & Chill

Meet the filmmakers and enjoy warm Shabbat Vegetarian Chili & L’Chaims, presented by the Sundance Short ‘Under G-d’ (Directed by Paula Eiselt)

• Saturday, January 21, 9:00 p.m. Saturday Night Musical Havdalah & Celebration

Spreading light and love to counter hate • Hors d’oeuvres and L’Chaims with Shankbone feat. special musical guests, presented by KinoLime (In Person & Live Streamed)

• Sunday, January 22, 11:00 a.m. Jewish Filmmakers Reception

Enjoy a light brunch, with special gift for independent filmmakers, presented by the Jewish Filmmakers Network

*Shabbat Dinner is donation-based. All other programs are FREE to RSVP. 

All Shabbat Lounge Events are for 21+

Shabbat Lounge is the only destination to visit during the Festival for inspiration, relaxation and a spiritual lift. Shabbat Lounge is open to everyone with a welcoming spirit, delicious food and warm refreshments.

Shabbat Lounge is presented by Shabbat Tent, a non-profit organization strengthening human connections, and spreading light and love, through Jewish hospitality at festivals. www.ShabbatTent.org

*Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Sundance Film Festival®

Accessibility: We regret that the venue is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us with specific questions about assistance-based access.