Burning Man
About this event
The Burning Man is a cultural festival in Gerlach, Nevada, at Black Rock Desert. The 2026 event takes place Aug 30 – Sep 7, 2026. Tens of thousands of participants build Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, for eight days of radical self-expression, large-scale art, themed camps, and community. The 2026 gathering explores the Axis Mundi theme before the city vanishes without a trace.
Annual, late August through Labor Day weekend
Location & directions
Black Rock Desert, Gerlach, NV 89412
Frequently asked questions
When is Burning Man 2026?
Burning Man takes place Aug 30 – Sep 7, 2026 in Gerlach, Nevada. Annual, late August through Labor Day weekend
Where is Burning Man held?
Burning Man is held in Gerlach, Nevada, at Black Rock Desert, Gerlach, NV 89412.
What is Burning Man?
Tens of thousands of participants build Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, for eight days of radical self-expression, large-scale art, themed camps, and community.
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