Colorado's screening scene is centered on Denver, a growing market that studios use to test films with mountain-west audiences. The state's young, active, and educated population makes it attractive for action, adventure, and outdoor-themed releases. Denver's revitalized film community, anchored by Denver Film and the Alamo Drafthouse, provides year-round screening opportunities that extend beyond mainstream studio events. Boulder adds occasional festival and university-affiliated screenings.
Denver carries the bulk of Colorado's screening activity, with Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake and AMC Westminster Promenade as primary venues. The Sie FilmCenter, operated by Denver Film, handles independent and international screenings year-round. Boulder's International Film Festival in March adds indie opportunities. Free passes are distributed through Gofobo, Advance Screenings, and local media outlets including Westword and the Denver Post.
Denver's film community has grown rapidly since 2015, and the city now hosts more advance screenings per capita than many larger metros, making Colorado an increasingly important state for the film industry.
Denver
25 events · 2 free · 29 concerts
Colorado Springs
3 events · 3 concerts
Vail
3 events · 3 concerts
Parker
2 events · 2 concerts
Fort Collins
2 events · 1 concert
Breckenridge
2 events · 2 concerts
Greeley
1 event · 1 concert
Durango
1 event · 1 concert
Morrison
1 event · 1 concert
Pueblo
1 event
Westminster
1 event
Littleton
1 event
SeeItEarly aggregates free advance screening passes from 20+ sources across 12 cities in Colorado. Browse the city listings below, click "Get Passes," and follow the instructions on the source site. Most passes are first-come, first-served.
The most active cities are Denver (39 events), Colorado Springs (3 events), Vail (3 events). New events are added daily as studios announce screenings.
Yes, most advance screenings are completely free. Studios use them to generate buzz and gather audience feedback before a movie's official release. Some premium events or film festival screenings may charge admission, which we clearly label.