The award-winning IGNITE Broward Festival returns for its fourth year, expanding to a spectacular 10-day event from February 14-23, 2025. The 2025 edition of South Florida’s premier festival of interactive light, art and technology is its most ambitious yet, featuring an array of immersive light and sound-based art experiences across multiple locations in Broward County. Admission to this family-friendly festival is free.

IGNITE Broward 2025 is presented by the Broward Cultural Division and produced by Mad Arts, with additional support provided by the City of Hollywood and Visit Lauderdale.

KEY FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Extended Duration: IGNITE Broward 2025 will run for 10 days, significantly longer than previous years.

New Locations: This year’s expanded festival includes three locations:

• Esplanade Park and Riverwalk, Fort Lauderdale (400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312)
  • Experience spectacular installations as this year’s showcase expands from Esplanade Park to Riverwalk, with a series of projection mapping pieces at the New River Inn and several installations placed along the riverfront, creating an immersive experience for visitors.
• Mad Arts, Dania Beach (481 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004)
  • Explore new installations, attend artist talks, and participate in workshops at Mad Arts, a hub where visitors can engage more deeply with the festival and its featured artists for extended daytime hours.
• ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood (1 N Young Cir, Hollywood, FL 33022)
  • In celebration of Hollywood’s Centennial Celebration, discover IGNITE’s newest location, an immersive art circuit in Young Circle that highlights the city’s rich cultural and community spirit.

More to Experience: IGNITE Broward 2025 will showcase over 30 spectacular displays of art, light and technology created by more than 24 local, national and international artists. The festival will feature immersive large-scale projection mapping, interactive light sculptures and installations, sound-based experiences, music performances, and other family-friendly programs.