The highly anticipated IGNITE Broward Festival is back and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for February 14-23, 2025, as this award-winning celebration transforms Broward County into a breathtaking canvas of light, art, and technology. With its most ambitious lineup yet, the fourth annual festival expands to a spectacular 10-day extravaganza, offering immersive experiences at three iconic locations across the region. Best of all, admission is free, making this family-friendly event accessible to everyone.
Presented by the Broward Cultural Division and produced by Mad Arts, IGNITE Broward 2025 promises to ignite your imagination with over 30 dazzling displays created by 24 local, national, and international artists. From large-scale projection mapping and interactive light sculptures to sound-based art and family-friendly activities, this year’s festival will captivate visitors of all ages.
For the first time, IGNITE Broward will run for an extended duration of 10 days, offering even more opportunities to explore its spellbinding experiences. The festival will take place across three expanded locations, each bringing a unique perspective to the event. In Fort Lauderdale, Esplanade Park and Riverwalk will come alive with spectacular projection mapping pieces at the New River Inn and interactive installations along the riverfront. Dania Beach’s Mad Arts will serve as a vibrant hub for daytime installations, artist talks, and workshops, allowing visitors to engage more deeply with the art. Meanwhile, Hollywood’s ArtsPark at Young Circle will showcase an immersive art circuit as part of the city’s Centennial Celebration, reflecting its rich cultural and community spirit.
The lineup of participating artists is nothing short of stellar, featuring global visionaries such as Max Cooper, Peter Burr, and Javier Riera, alongside talented local creators like Rosanna Kalis, CHROLIK, and LIZN’BOW. Together, these artists will deliver a series of unforgettable experiences that blend cutting-edge technology with artistic ingenuity.
IGNITE Broward 2025 will operate with expanded hours to accommodate more visitors. In Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, installations will be open from dusk to 10 p.m. on weekdays, with extended hours until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Dania Beach will host daytime programming from noon to 10 p.m. Thursday through Monday, with evening hours from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Continuing its mission to make art accessible to all, IGNITE Broward 2025 remains free and open to the public. The festivities will officially kick off on Friday, February 14, 2025, with a grand celebration at the ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater in Hollywood. Attendees can expect live performances, dazzling installations, and an unforgettable start to the festival.
Media representatives are invited to exclusive previews of the installations before the festival opens to the public. An indoor media preview will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Mad Arts in Dania Beach, followed by an outdoor preview on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. These previews offer a chance to meet the artists and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.
This February, let IGNITE Broward 2025 take you on a mesmerizing journey where art and technology converge in a celebration of creativity, community, and innovation. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor exploring South Florida, this festival promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience. See you there!
