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August 1, 2026
For One Week, Black Rock City Functions as a Fully Equipped Temporary City
Black Rock City isn't just a festival campsite — for the week of Burning Man, it runs its own airport, emergency services, community radio station and vehicle department, then disappears entirely.
July 15, 2026
Burning Man Cut Fossil Fuel Emissions 48% Through Its Own Operations, New Report Finds
A July 2026 Burning Man Journal report finds the event's operations cut fossil fuel emissions 48% versus a business-as-usual baseline, with 59% of camps solar-equipped and 27% of mutant vehicles now electric.
July 9, 2026
The Burner Express Bus Is Back for 2026, Running From Reno and San Francisco
Burning Man's official charter bus service returns for 2026, with one-way tickets from Reno starting at $159 and from San Francisco at $194, running Reno's airport to Black Rock City with dedicated gate access.
July 8, 2026
Burning Man's Final 2026 Ticket Sale (the 'OMG Sale') Opens July 29
The last chance to buy 2026 tickets — the OMG Sale — opens July 29 at 12pm PT after registration from July 20, with prices ranging from $250 to $3,000 plus a $165 vehicle pass.
July 6, 2026
The Man Burns Saturday, September 5; the Temple Burns Sunday, September 6
Burning Man 2026's two signature burn nights are set: the Man burns Saturday, September 5, and the Temple burns Sunday, September 6 at 8pm, with the event wrapping on Labor Day, September 7.
March 19, 2026
Burning Man Project Funds 75 Art Installations for 2026 With $1.3 Million in Grants
The 2026 Honoraria Program is funding 75 art projects — from artists across 15 countries and 17 US states — with $1.3 million, part of the nonprofit's nearly $6 million in annual arts funding.
February 25, 2026
Burning Man's Ticket Aid Program for Limited-Income Participants Opens February 25
The 2026 Ticket Aid Program offers $250 tickets to participants who can't afford regular pricing, with applications opening February 25 and requiring proof of income — no group applications allowed.
February 6, 2026
The 2026 Black Rock City Temple Will Be 'Temple of the Moon,' Inspired by a Flower That Blooms One Night a Year
Artist James Gwertzman's Temple of the Moon, a 170-foot parametric timber structure inspired by the rare Queen of the Night cactus flower, was announced as the 2026 Temple on February 6.
January 15, 2026
Burning Man's Global Network Now Spans 80+ Regional Events in Over 75 Countries
Beyond Black Rock City, Burning Man's community-organized Regional Events network holds over 80 official events a year across 75+ countries, drawing more than 100,000 participants combined.
October 4, 2025
Burning Man 2026's Theme Is 'Axis Mundi' — Here's What to Know About This Year's Event
Black Rock City returns to Nevada's Black Rock Desert August 30–September 7, 2026, themed 'Axis Mundi,' with over 70,000 participants expected from more than 100 countries.