Burning Man 2026

Festival in United States

Aug 30, 2026 • Sep 7, 2026

Sarah Pagel · Updated 8 September 2026

About this festival

Burning Man is an annual event held in Nevada's Black Rock Desert that focuses on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. The festival culminates in the symbolic burning of a large wooden effigy known as "The Man."

What Burning Man offers

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For fans

Where it was

Black Rock Desert

Black Rock Desert, Gerlach, NV 89412, USA

Local Currency: USD

The local currency is USD.

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8 September 2026