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Burning Man happens Aug 26 - Sept 2, 2013
  Updated March 22, 2013

 
 

2013 Art Theme: Cargo Cult

Who is John Frum? Across the ages and around the world, the stories all agree: one day he will return, bearing great gifts.

The Man 2013

What Is Burning Man?

Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. Burning Man is also an ever-expanding year-round culture based on the Ten Principles.

What Isn't Burning Man?

Burning Man isn't your usual festival, with big acts booked to play on massive stages. In fact, it's more of a city than a festival, wherein almost everything that happens is created entirely by its citizens, who are active participants in the event.

Ticket Information

For all the latest information about tickets to Burning Man 2013, visit our tickets page.

Want to Volunteer?

Give the gift of your time to the Burning Man community -- on playa or year-round. Volunteer! Please note that first-time volunteers do not receive a ticket to the event.

Live Gerlach Webcam

See a live shot of Main Street in Gerlach, NV, from the camera mounted atop Burning Man's Gerlach office.

Burning Man 2011

Burning Man 2012 Recap

You can find a full list of art installations, theme camps, city plan and art theme from 2012 in our 2012 event archive.

 
Burning Man Hotline: 415-TO-FLAME

Blogs

Latest News Updated April 29, 2013

Pershing Lawsuit Update

U.S. District Judge issues order denying Pershing County's attempt to dismiss lawsuit filed by Black Rock City, LLC challenging the County's unconstitutional festival permitting process.

Support a Project

A number of worthy art projects destined for Burning Man are seeking your financial support. Take a look!

Project Registration

If you've got a project to register for Burning Man 2013, our registration forms are now accepting submissions! Watch the deadlines (see Important Dates, below). Check it out.

Tales From the Playa

We've resurrected "Tales From the Playa", featuring participants' Burning Man stories. Submit your story!

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Important Dates Updated March 22, 2013

April 30, 2013
Theme camp registration closes

May 15, 2013
Mutant Vehicle applications due

June 19, 2013
Art installation registration closes

June 26, 2013
Video/film project registration closes

July 31, 2013
Disabled persons vehicle apps due
Press registration closes

Aug 26 - Sept 2, 2013
Burning Man 2013

Burning Man Marketplace Updated February 1, 2013

Our marketplace has books, films, the official Burning Man 2013 Poster, the 2012-13 Burning Man Wall Calendar, and Dancing With the Playa Messiah, a beautiful book of Burning Man photography by George Post.

 

Stay Connected in Black Rock City Year Round Updated November 30, 2012

Regional Network

Get involved and stay connected to Burning Man culture year round via your local Regional Contact.

The Jack Rabbit Speaks

Sign up for the weekly, informative JRS email newsletter.

Burner Social Networking

Connect with Burners on Facebook and the ePlaya, and tune in to our @burningman and @blackrockcity Twitter feeds.

Spark

Spark is an online system connecting people with Burning Man projects, facilitating creative collaborations.

Tales from the Playa

Our collection of participants' stories from Burning Man over the years. We welcome your submissions!

Related Groups Updated September 26, 2011

The Burning Man Project

The Burning Man Project's mission is to facilitate and extend the culture that has issued from the Burning Man event into a larger world by providing infrastructural tools and frameworks that will allow people to apply the Ten Principles in many communities and spheres of endeavor.

Black Rock Arts Foundation

Our sister non-profit brings the art and spirit of Burning Man into our daily lives through public art, community and civic participation. Donate now!

Black Rock Solar

Black Rock Solar builds low- or no-cost solar power in underserved communities, while teaching people how to install renewable energy.

Burners Without Borders

BWB facilitates volunteers interested in manifesting Burning Man principles in the world by gifting their time and talents to help others.