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.
Why Firefly?
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.
Be the Spark.
Every light helps the festival burn longer.
A Single Spark | $50
Funds a stand light and music for one musician for one night.
A Flicker | $100
Sponsors a chamber musician's rehearsal time.
A Glow | $250
Helps rent a specialized lighting fixture for the main stage.
A Firefly Swarm | $500
Underwrites a Masterclass or educational outreach event.
The Festival Beam | $1,000+
Directly supports a guest artist's fee or a main-stage concert.