Greater Fort Lauderdale Annual Events & Festivals

2025 Events & Festivals

IGNITE Broward 2025

February 14-23 

IGNITE Broward 2025 is returning for its fourth year, expanding to a 10-day festival that will take place from February 14-23, 2025. Get ready for the most exciting IGNITE ever, featuring 30 spectacular displays of art, light, and technology created by local, national, and international artists.

Admission is free!

Florida Renaissance Festival

February 1 - March 22 (Weekends Only)

Take a trip back in time at the 33rd annual Florida Renaissance Festival. Browse the wares of hundreds of artisan vendors. Behold blown glass, hand-tooled leather, and impressive weaponry modeled after those of the 16th century. Toast to heroic knights with a cold ale, hard cider, mead, or wine. Try your hand at ax throwing or revel in a heart-pumping jousting match. Come and experience the magic of the Renaissance era. 

Tickets are on sale now. 

Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival

March Date To Be Announced Soon

Prepare to paint the town green during Fort Lauderdale’s iconic St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival. This unique event attracts thousands of spectators of all ages, eager to embrace and celebrate all things Irish.

More details to come.

Tortuga Music Festival

April 4-6, 2025

Enjoy an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning at Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival! Raising awareness for marine conservation, this three-day, multi-stage music festival is held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Park and features the biggest names in country, rock, and roots music. 

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

May 3-4, 2025

Experience a thrill like no other during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show at Fort Lauderdale beach. This annual spectacle showcases precision flying teams and military demonstrations, captivating spectators with daring displays of aviation skill.

More details to come.