| Cover | May 18, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38331 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001282224 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 86-0787790 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 150 Alhambra Circle |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Coral Gables |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33134 |
| City Area Code | 305 |
| Local Phone Number | 774 -0407 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | DLPN |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
