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Muju Firefly Festival
- 📅 Dates
- Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 326-17, Hanpungnu-ro, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
- 🎫 Admission
- Free (Some fees apply)
- 🕘 Hours
- 10:00~22:30
- 🎪 Venue
- Muju Arts and Culture Center
- 🏛️ Organizer
- Muju-gun · Muju Firefly Festival Committee
- ☎️ Contact
- +82-63-324-2440
⚠️ This festival's listed dates have passed
The dates above are from the most recent official schedule. Many Korean festivals are annual events held around the same time each year, but the next date has not been officially confirmed yet — please check the official website or a Google search below before planning a trip.
Overview
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Fireflies, beloved for their twinkling tails at night, are a precious insect designated as Natural Monument in Korea. Muju, known for its pristine environment, is a prime habitat for these enchanting creatures. The Muju Firefly Festival celebrates this natural wonder every year. Visitors can participate in various programs to experience the magic of fireflies dancing under the night sky. ◎ TipTo avoid discomfort from insects and weather conditions, it’s advisable to w
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).
What happens at Muju Firefly Festival
- Firefly Mystery Exploration
- Firefly Theme Hall
- Bandi Kids World
- Bandi Star Picnic
- and more
Official programme as registered with the Korea Tourism Organization for the most recent edition. Details can change — check with the organizer before you go.
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📊 How busy this area gets
Visitor-volume index for 무주군, from Korea Tourism Organization big data. 1.00 = that area's own yearly average, so this compares the area against itself — not against Seoul.
The index covers the whole district, not the festival ground itself. Use it to pick a month, not a day. · Oct 1.07 / Jan 1.30
🅿️ Nearby attractions — with actual parking capacity
Most sites only say "parking available." These are official figures from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, so you can judge before you drive.
Names and addresses here stay in Korean on purpose. Google Maps cannot give directions inside South Korea, and NAVER Map / KakaoMap find these places only under their Korean names — copy an address above and paste it straight in.
🏮 Traditional market days during the festival
Korean country markets open only on days ending in fixed digits — every 5 days. These are the actual dates they open while the festival runs, so you can add one to the same trip.
Names and addresses here stay in Korean on purpose. Google Maps cannot give directions inside South Korea, and NAVER Map / KakaoMap find these places only under their Korean names — copy an address above and paste it straight in.
🎪 Other festivals nearby at the same time
Overlapping dates, within 60 km.
Other festivals in Jeonbuk
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Taking the trip home
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