The Michael D. Palm Theatre, a key venue for the Telluride Film Festival, has been significantly damaged by flash floods. Organizers expect the site to be operational for the 2026 festival.
The damage occurred ahead of the upcoming event, according to reports from the festival. The theater ranks among the marquee locations used during the annual gathering in Colorado.
Festival officials stated that repairs will allow operations to resume by Labor Day Weekend. No further details on the extent of the flooding or specific repairs were provided in the announcements.
The incident comes as the festival prepares for its next edition later this year. Attendees and organizers have not reported any changes to the overall schedule at this time.
