Burning Man 2026 — Axis Mundi
Black Rock City 2026, built around the theme Axis Mundi and the Temple of the Moon.
- Dates
- 30 Aug – 7 Sept 2026 — Past edition
- Where
- Black Rock Desert, Nevada, United States
- Hosted by
- Burning Man Project
- From
- $675
- Capacity
- Tens of thousands
About
Nine days of Black Rock City on the playa under the theme Axis Mundi. The 2026 Temple was the Temple of the Moon by James Gwertzman. Main-sale tickets ran from $775 to $3,000, with a limited tier at $675 and $250 Ticket Aid for those who needed it.
Why now
Black Rock City returns 29 August – 6 September 2027 with the theme Spellbound.
Programme
- Arrival — Gate and Greeters: Into the city.
- All week — The playa: Art, theme camps and gifting.
- Saturday — The Man burns: The city gathers for the burn.
- Sunday — The Temple of the Moon burns: A quiet, collective farewell.
Included
- Entry to Black Rock City
- Art, camps and events gifted by participants
Stay
Radical self-reliance: bring your own shelter, water and food, or join a theme camp.
Getting there
Reno (RNO) is the nearest airport, roughly three hours by road.