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Entertainment is evolving. These days, people seem to respond positively to immersive experiences rather than more passive options. And Fever<\/a>, a global, live-entertainment tech platform, has picked up on the trend. <\/p>\n They offer immersive events, like interactive installations and candlelight concerts, in 100-plus cities, and Seattle is fortunate to be on that list. Fever\u2019s offerings, which have been greatly resonating with the PNW community, reflect a shift away from simply observing and toward experiential culture that invites audiences to actively participate.<\/p>\n Rob Shalhoub, Team Lead (USA and Canada) of Fever Originals<\/a>, explains that their immersive experiences have been designed to be multi-sensory and emotionally resonant, inviting audiences to engage firsthand with art and performance. With experiences like Astra Lumina<\/a> at Seattle Chinese Garden (closing February 28), Ballet of Lights<\/a> (March 28) and Bellevue\u2019s Bubble Planet<\/a>, guests move through carefully crafted environments shaped by light, sound and atmosphere.<\/p>\n “Our experiences are also designed with accessibility in mind,\u201d he adds. \u201cWe welcome a wide range of audiences, from families and art lovers to friends gathering and couples seeking a shared cultural experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Fever was founded in 2014. Shalhoub says, \u201cThese experiences are part of Fever\u2019s mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment by partnering with creators and venues to bring new forms of live, shared experiences to people.\u201d <\/p>\n Their candlelight concerts, for example, feature strings musicians who not only play classical tunes but also showcase covers by modern talents ranging from Fleetwood Mac to Taylor Swift. It makes this type of music and event more accessible to a range of audiences.<\/p>\n Each project begins with a creative concept, then uses \u201celements like light, sound, movement and setting to shape how audiences engage with the experience in real space,\u201d Shalhoub says. Ultimately, they aim to invite in curiosity and connection \u2014 and to create an experience that\u2019s both welcoming and engaging. <\/p>\n The Fever team has seen growing interest in experiences that bring people together in thoughtfully designed environments, often blending physical settings with digital imagery, lighting and sound. \u201cThat combination of technology, place and shared presence is what makes live entertainment especially meaningful right now,\u201d Shalhoub says.<\/p>\n Although Astra Lumina closes soon, it\u2019s made an impression on local audiences. Inspired by the night sky and its surrounding environment, the spectacle transformed the Seattle Chinese Garden into a magical evening walk.<\/p>\n PHOTOS | Reflections of Astra Lumina’s star show at Seattle Chinese Garden<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBubble Planet takes a more playful approach,\u201d Shalhoub explains, \u201cleaning into color, scale and hands-on elements to create experiences rooted in imagination and exploration. It’s designed to encourage interaction and discovery, making it appealing to both children and adults.\u201d<\/p>\n And Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show<\/em><\/a> (March 28) combines dance with visual elements to create \u201ca shared, in-person cultural moment,\u201d Shalhoub says. \u201cRather than positioning audiences as distant observers, the experience emphasizes proximity, atmosphere, and the relationship between movement and space.\u201d<\/p>\n Overall, the Fever team has witnessed audiences wanting to engage with experiences in a more active and intentional way. \u201cDuring and after the pandemic, that interest became especially visible as people looked for ways to reconnect in person around culture and entertainment,\u201d Shalhoub says. \u201cFever helped meet that demand by bringing cultural moments and live events directly to people, often introducing them to experiences they might not otherwise discover, and scaling access as audiences began showing up again.\u201d<\/p>\n From their perspective, the public is craving experiences that feel social, intentional and worth showing up for.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, Shalhoub believes Fever makes it easy for people to discover live experiences that bring art, technology and storytelling into real-world settings. \u201cThe platform connects audiences with events that reimagine familiar spaces, from gardens to theaters, and invites people to engage with culture in a more hands-on, in-person way.\u201d<\/p>\n Learn more about Fever’s immersive offerings in Seattle<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n Corinne Whiting is a freelance writer for Seattle Refined. Follow her adventures here<\/a>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n