Jeju Fire Festival (Jeju Deulbul Festival)
MarchJeju
The Jeju Fire Festival takes place around Saebyeol Oreum in Aewol-eup, Jeju City, and is known as a fire-themed celebration of hope. Visitors write wishes, help build a symbolic moon-house bonfire, and watch the fires light up the oreum, Jeju's volcanic hill. Performances and hands-on programs make it easy to enjoy with family or friends.
When is it held?
Every year around early March. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Mar 9 ~ Mar 14 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Write your wish on a paper tag and hang it up
- Help build the symbolic moon-house bonfire
- Join the Oreum Docent program at Saebyeol Oreum
- Watch the Hope Torch Parade and the bonfire lighting
- Enjoy the opening celebration and finale performances
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Jeju area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Spring mornings and evenings are chilly. A light layer and comfortable shoes work well.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Jeju Fire Festival (Jeju Deulbul Festival) held?
Every year around early March. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Jeju Fire Festival (Jeju Deulbul Festival)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Jeju, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Jeju Fire Festival (Jeju Deulbul Festival) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Jeju
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.