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Global Events & Groups

You don’t have to go to the desert to experience Burning Man.

Burn Where You Are

There are over 80 official Regional Events each year, attended by more than 100,000 people, all created by the community. Thousands of people devote their time, energy and resources to extending Burning Man culture out into the world as part of Burning Man Project’s Regional Network and Burners Without Borders. Learn more about Our Impact.

Regional Network

With communities in over 75 countries, it is easier than ever to Burn where you are.

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Online or offline, connect with your people and join the global movement.

Attend a Burning Man Event, Near or Far

Oct
2
Regional Event

Zurich Decompression (Tentative Dates)

Zurich Decompression is a celebration of the Burning Man principles and culture.
October 2, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Switzerland
Oct
3
Regional Event

IGNiGHT (Tentative Date)

Are you Burning Man curious? Experience Burner culture … without the long drive and all that dust. Join us in the Spring to celebrate AZ Burner art, culture, and community in AZ! All ages are welcome! Art and activities suitable for all ages are guaranteed until 7 p.m. Art and
October 3, 2026
Arizona
Oct
11
Regional Event

MPYRE Strikes Back!

MPYRE Strikes Back! is the Monterey, California area’s Regional Burning Man celebration. It has always been Free and All Ages, and is held on the gorgeous Del Monte Beach at Monterey Bay Park. Entirely led by Volunteers and Participants, we gather for one afternoon and evening of CAMP (Community, Art, Music, and Play). You are invited to help make this special. Reach out to us with your inspiration, and let’s do this together.
October 11, 2026
California
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Burning Man Regional Network

Burner groups in nearly 35 countries

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Burners Without Borders

Dedicated to community resilience work worldwide

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Hive Co-Learning Community

Each one, teach one. Always free

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Online Groups and Events

From BBs to VR and all points between

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Appreciations

Cover: Protea: Borderland effigy burn, 2024 (Photo by Annie Locke Scherer)
Central image:“Trash Temple” by Vandaloop Collective, 2019 (Photo by Maria Samara)
Closing image: “Before I die…” by Candy Chang, Burning Man 2026 (Photo by Jacques de Selliers)