The 18th Annual Digital Graffiti Festival in Alys Beach Will Light up the Nights

by Alison Large Ketcham on May 1st, 2025

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach. — This year’s Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach will be held May 16-17.

Experience a Sensory Extravaganza of Digital Art, Architecture, and Sound at the 2025 Digital Graffiti Festival in Alys Beach

If you’re a fan of art, architecture, and the beach you’re certain to enjoy Digital Graffiti — one of the Beaches of South Walton‘s most-popular events.

This year’s 18th Annual Digital Graffiti Festival at Alys Beach is scheduled for May 16-17, 2025. The renowned Alys Beach community provides the ideal backdrop for this immersive festival. Projections of original works of art on Alys Beach homes’ elegant exteriors create a unique and amazing experience.

Digital Graffiti provides the ideal canvas for artists to show their visual art in one of the most-coveted coastal neighborhoods in the country. The festival is one of the top “Unconventional Art Destinations Around the World” according to National Geographic.

Alys Beach’s homes, buildings and landscape will light up the nights when artistically illuminated by the latest in animation, unique design and projection technologies. Artists from around the world will showcase their talents in lighting art, animation, motion sound, graffiti short films, and more.

A home's corner tower lit up by a colorful light display. — Artists from around the world enter the competition at Digital Graffiti.

2025 Digital Graffiti Schedule and Ticket information

Friday, May 16:
- 6–8 PM: Artist awards celebration at Gulf Green
- 8–11 PM: Adults-only evening (21+) featuring all-inclusive food and drink from top chefs, brewers, and distilleries.
- Tickets: $200
Saturday, May 17:
- 1–3 PM: Artist Panel discussion
- 8–11 PM: Family-friendly night with food trucks, drinks for purchase, and interactive exhibits.
- Tickets: Adults $60, Children (under 21) $25, Kids 5 and under free

Accommodations on 30a near the Digital Graffiti Festival

Need a place to lay your happy, sleepy head after the festival? Check out Highway 30-A vacation rentals on BeachGuide.com. Or call one of our friendly vacation planners seven days a week – including most evenings – at 888-698-1488. And be sure to check out other top things to do on 30a.

Then plan on a great vacation that’ll bring sunshine to your days and light up your nights!

This article was written by Alison in 2024 and updated by BeachGuide editors in 2025.