End of Year Campaign
Light it Up
Save the Firefly music festival
Every summer, the Firefly Music Festival lights up Mid-Missouri with world-class performances, community connection, and joyful tradition. But without immediate support, this beloved experience may go dark.
Help keep the music burning bright
The festival is at risk.
Since 1984, the Firefly Music Festival (formerly Hot Summer Nights) has lit up Missouri summers with powerful symphonic music and unforgettable experiences. But without urgent support, we cannot move forward into 2026.
We need you by December 31st to keep it shining.
Help us reach our goal of $30,000.
At the heart of the Missouri Symphony’s mission is a commitment to enriching our community through professional performances and diverse musical experiences. The Firefly Music Festival embodies that promise. It’s where world-class artistry meets local joy, where new audiences discover the power of live music, and where summer in Mid-Missouri comes alive. If MOSY is the flame, Firefly is its brightest spark.
Why Firefly?
This campaign protects a shared experience that connects people across generations. It ensures that families, neighbors, and newcomers alike can gather in unexpected places and under summer skies filled with fireflies and feel something real together. At its heart, this is about continuing the work of The Missouri Symphony: bringing world-class music to Mid-Missouri in ways that are vibrant, accessible, and rooted in community. The Firefly Music Festival is one of our boldest expressions of that mission, and we’re asking you to help keep it glowing for 2026.
Help us reach our goal by 12/31
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It starts with a spark.
Every light helps the festival burn longer.
Firefly’s return isn’t guaranteed, but with your support, it can be extraordinary. This is your chance to invest in something joyful, inclusive, and wholly Mid-Missouri. Make your gift by December 31 to help scale the festival that Mid-Missouri loves.