Muju Firefly Festival (무주 반딧불축제)

The Muju Firefly Festival is one of Korea’s leading environmental festivals, themed around fireflies, a designated Natural Monument in Korea, and Muju’s pristine natural environment. Held throughout Muju-gun each year from around late August to early September, the festival offers visitors a special opportunity to see fireflies glowing in the wild and appreciate the value of nature and the importance of preserving the ecological environment. During the festival, visitors can enjoy a wide range of ecological and environmental activities, traditional cultural events, performances, and nighttime attractions. A signature highlight is the Firefly Mystery Exploration, Muju's unique program that takes visitors directly to firefly habitats to witness their magical glow in the wild. The experience leaves visitors with unforgettable memories. The Muju Firefly Festival has established itself as a celebration of the value of coexistence between people and nature, while raising awareness of the importance of environmental conservation.

Event Program

Firefly Mystery Exploration, Firefly Theme Hall, Bandi Kids World, Bandi Star Picnic, and more  

Start date

2026-09-04  

End Date

2026-09-12  

Performance Time

10:00~22:30  

Venue

Muju Arts and Culture Center  

Fee

Free (Some fees apply)  

Organizer

Muju Firefly Festival Committee  

Host Company

Muju-gun  

Host's Contact Information

+82-63-324-2440  

Introduction

The Muju Firefly Festival takes place every fall in the pure environment of Muju, a natural habitat for fireflies and the marsh snails the fireflies feed on. The festival offers many attractions and activities to learn more about the beautiful nature and creatures that live in it.

Programs

- Firefly Exploration
- Eco-Exploration with Fireflies
- Bandi Star Picnic
- Fireflystar Photo Exhibition