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.

Burning Man Project's Ticket Aid Program opened its 2026 application period on February 25 at 12pm PST, offering tickets at $250 — well below the standard $775 'Pay Your Way' price — to participants on a limited income who couldn't otherwise attend. Applications are one per person, with no couple or group applications accepted.

Applicants must submit proof of income and expenses; applications without documentation aren't considered. If awarded, a ticket is non-transferable and must be collected in person at the event Box Office with valid photo ID. Applications can close once enough are received, so the organization recommends applying well before the year's later ticket sales.

The program sits alongside a tiered pricing structure that funds it: 2026 ticket prices range from $250 (Ticket Aid) up to $3,000 for 'give the gift' tickets, with higher tiers directly subsidizing both Ticket Aid and the event's art grant programs.