Burning Man Journal | Burning Man news, photos, essays and stories

The Man at sunrise, 1995 (Photo by George Post)

The Man at 40

June 18, 2026 By Stuart Mangrum

Forty years ago on the solstice, the first Burning Man event took place in San Francisco. Only a handful of people alive today remember that evening on Baker Beach, and ...Read More

A crew at The Reno Generator works on "The End of Time" by Andrea Greenlees and Andy Tibbetts

Affiliated Organizations, Building BRC

How Burner Makerspaces are Wiring Cities for Belonging

June 9, 2026 By Taylor Burke

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The Gifts of Time: Somewhere Between Work and Magic

May 29, 2026 By Jane Lyons

The Center Camp Canopy opens in Black Rock City

Building BRC, Participate in BRC

The Heart is Open: Your Invitation to the Canopy

April 17, 2026 By Center Camp Canopy Team

Building BRC

The Streets of Black Rock City – 2026 Edition

April 14, 2026 By Stuart Mangrum

Mutant Vehicles await inspection for night lights and safety check (Photo by Dan Adams)

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The Wheel Deal: Let’s Talk About the Future of Mutant Vehicles

April 6, 2026 By Department of Mutant Vehicles

2023 Black Rock City sticker designers hold up their stickers in front of Media Mecca

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Submit Your Designs for the Black Rock City 2026 Stickers!

April 3, 2026 By Kirsten Weisenburger

Heart Remains by Giselle Çisel Çakıroğlu

BRC Art

Announcing the 2026 BRC Honoraria: Art That Connects, Inspires, and Delights

March 19, 2026 By Katie Hazard and spec Guy

2026 Theme

2024 Dispatch

2024 AfterBurn

Leaving No Trace

An environmental principle

Global Network

Local Burning Man activities around the world

The 10 Principles

History, philosophy and dynamics