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Black Rock City 2026: Axis Mundi

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Black Rock City will rise once again from the Nevada desert, August 30 through September 7, 2026. The year’s event theme, Axis Mundi, celebrates the interconnectedness of our global community, the new social realities we are creating together, and our enduring ties to the natural world.

The people who populate this magical city are from everywhere, and everyone is welcome. If they share one thing it is a collective ethos of creativity and generosity known as the 10 Principles. Black Rock City requires a considerable amount of preparation, and it can be a lot more rewarding if you sign up for a volunteer team when you’re there. 

Participating in the Black Rock City event is nothing like going to a festival. There is no main stage, no vending, and no corporate sponsorship. You must bring everything with you that you will need to survive and thrive, and take everything that remains when you go.

However you choose to participate, at the end of August our Axis Mundi, the axle of our spinning world, will ascend from the desert in the form of a giant wooden Man, feet rooted in the dust and arms raised to the heavens. What will you bring?

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Registered Art

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Placed Camps

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Mutant Vehicles

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Ticketing Information

All the news about all the sales for tickets to Black Rock City 2026.

Survival Guide

The desert doesn’t love you. But the Survival Guide does. Your journey starts here.

2026 Theme: Axis Mundi

The annual Burning Man event theme, explained and explored.

Upcoming Important Dates

May
7
BRC Preparation

Art Department Office Hours

Whether you’re dreaming of your first playa project or you’ve been building in the dust for years, the Art Department staff is here to help! Join the monthly virtual office hours to answer your questions about creating and bringing art to Black Rock City. Can’t make it to office hours?
May 7, 2026 12:00 PM
Online
Jun
4
BRC Preparation

Art Department Office Hours

Whether you’re dreaming of your first playa project or you’ve been building in the dust for years, the Art Department staff is here to help! Join the monthly virtual office hours to answer your questions about creating and bringing art to Black Rock City. Can’t make it to office hours?
June 4, 2026 12:00 PM
Online
Jun
5
BRC Preparation

Department of Mutant Vehicles Office Hours

Have questions about bringing a mutant vehicle or creating a theme camp in Black Rock City? Curious about getting involved with one of these teams? The Department of Mutant Vehicles (DMV) and Placement teams are hosting monthly online sessions to assist you with all your queries. RSVP to get a
June 5, 2026 12:00 PM
Online
Jul
3
BRC Preparation

Department of Mutant Vehicles Office Hours

Have questions about bringing a mutant vehicle or creating a theme camp in Black Rock City? Curious about getting involved with one of these teams? The Department of Mutant Vehicles (DMV) and Placement teams are hosting monthly online sessions to assist you with all your queries. RSVP to get a
July 3, 2026 12:00 PM
Online

BRC 2026 Ticket Sale Promo Proof of Concept

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