Put your phone down, let’s get real. Human beings feel good when we connect and build things together. Now is your opportunity to be part of something that exists nowhere else on Earth. Around the world, creative beings are coming together to create a phantasmagorical, ephemeral desert city — Black Rock City 2026 Axis Mundi. Come by yourself, or gather your crew and dive into creating experiences that provide relief from an over-optimized world of digital distractions.
Burning Man is not a spectator sport; it requires real grit and imagination. Black Rock City takes you out of your comfort zone and the rewards are beyond what you’d expect. Are you ready to get your hands dirty, cultivate an empowering sense of community and meaning… and (at least try to) stay off of technology for a week? Of course you are.
Just weeks from now, Black Rock City 2026 will rise from the dust — August 30 to September 7. Don’t miss the OMG Sale, the final ticket sale for this year’s event! Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 29 at 12pm PT, with registration beginning July 20. Visit the ticketing page for details.
Here’s what you need to know about the OMG Sale:
- Open to everyone!
- Sale starts July 29 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 9pm CET
- Ends: when the allotment is gone
- Prices: $250 (by Ticket Aid application), $550, $675, $775, $975, $1,500, $3,000 + taxes & fees
- Vehicle passes: $165 each
- Maximum 2 tickets + 1 vehicle pass per purchase
Ticket options encourage you to pay what you can contribute to support art grants, community programs, and Ticket Aid and Resilience programs:
- Pay Your Way: $775 covers the cost to produce Black Rock City for one participant
- Give the Gift: $975, $1,500 & $3,000 pay your way, support art grants, BRC operations and lower-priced tickets
- Get the Gift: limited $675 and $550 tickets available
- Ticket Aid tickets are still available for $250 + taxes and fees (by application only)
- Learn more on the Black Rock City 2026 ticket page
Did you know, the top reason why people return to Black Rock City again and again is because they connect with friends and feel a sense of belonging? When humans participate in Burning Man, they prioritize connection over convenience, forging a more challenging but deeply rewarding path.
If you’re new to Burning Man — welcome! You’re embarking on a grand adventure in participatory creativity. Save the date for the 2026 Summer Participation Fair on Saturday, July 25. Join this online event to learn about Black Rock City and find out how YOU can get involved.
Get started on your own by reading the important participant 2026 Survival Guide and the Playa Primer, a shortlist of must-have links. And connect with the Rising Sparks, a grassroots collective igniting the next generation of artists, creators, and leaders.
Not sure where you’re camping yet? Want to sync up with other Burners before you go to the desert? Here’s a great resource for finding a camp or project; or browse this list of camps seeking campers. Getting involved is the most fulfilling, connective way to experience Burning Man. Whether helping an art crew, supporting a camp, or joining one of the teams that builds and operates the city, there are endless opportunities to help make the rocket go.
If this is your second, your fifth, or twentieth Burn, you understand how the challenge of co-creating a dusty metropolis makes this shared experience so meaningful. However you participate, thank you for all the ways you bring Burning Man to life. Maybe this is your year to explore a new project or contribute your time to a crew? There’s still time to plug in and get involved.
Feel the magic in this trailer for The Man Will Burn. Independently produced by Burners, The Man Will Burn is a new, breathtaking documentary series about Burning Man. Filmed over six years, the in-depth story offers a riveting glimpse behind the scenes into the history and impact of Black Rock City and this global cultural movement. Plan your watch parties! Episodes air on HBO Max every Thursday starting this week, July 9. Filmmakers have been making documentaries about Black Rock City since the early days; be sure to check out these other documentaries about Burning Man.
Black Rock City 2026 Axis Mundi is coming to life in backyards, spreadsheets, art spaces, and imaginations around the world. Now is the time to ignite your bold ideas and invite your favorite humans into the empowering experience of building YOUR city. See you there.
Cover photo by Espressobuzz
