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Burning Man

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Burning Man

Burning Man is a week-long large-scale desert event focused on "community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance" held annually in the Western United States. The event's name comes from its ceremony on the penultimate night of the event: the symbolic burning of a large wooden effigy, referred to as the Man, the Saturday evening before Labor Day. Since 1990, the event has been at Black Rock City in northwestern Nevada, a temporary city erected in the Black Rock Desert about 100 miles (160 km) north-northeast of Reno. According to Burning Man co-founder Larry Harvey in 2004, the event is guided by ten stated principles: radical inclusion, gifting, decommodification, radical self-reliance, radical self-expression, communal effort, civic responsibility, leaving no trace, participation, and immediacy. Burning Man features no headliners or scheduled performers; participants create all the art, activities, and events. Artwork includes experimental and interactive sculptures, buildings, performances, and art cars, among other media. These contributions are inspired by a theme chosen annually by the Burning Man Project. NPR said of Burning Man in 2019, "Once considered an underground gathering for bohemians and free spirits of all stripes, Burning Man has since evolved into a destination for social media influencers, celebrities and the Silicon Valley elite."

Burning Man originated on June 22, 1986, on Baker Beach in San Francisco as a small function organized by Larry Harvey and Jerry James, the builders of the first Man. It has since been held annually, spanning the nine days leading up to and including Labor Day. Over the event's history, attendance has generally increased. In 2019, 78,850 people participated. Burning Man is organized by the Burning Man Project, a nonprofit organization that, in 2013, succeeded Black Rock City LLC, a for-profit limited liability company. Black Rock City LLC was formed in 1999 to represent the event's organizers and is now considered a subsidiary of the nonprofit organization. The Burning Man Project endorses multiple smaller regional events guided by the Burning Man principles in the United States and internationally. The 1979 film Stalker by Andrei Tarkovsky heavily influenced the Cacophony Society, which began in 1986 in the San Francisco Bay Area and which organized "Zone Trips" for participants. The first burning of a wooden, symbolic man at Black Rock Desert, Nevada, occurred on "Zone Trip Number 4" in 1990, laying the foundation for what would become the modern Burning Man.

Infobox

Begins
August 24, 2025
Ends
September 1, 2025
Venue
Black Rock City
Locations
Black Rock Desert,Pershing County, Nevada, United States
Coordinates
mw- 40°47′13″N 119°12′15″W / 40.78694°N 119.20417°W / 40.78694; -119.20417
Years active
39
Inaugurated
June 22, 1986 (1986-06-22)
Founders
Cacophony SocietyLarry HarveyJohn LawJerry James
Participants
2019 (official): 78,8502021 (unofficial): 20,000
Organised by
Burning Man Project
Website
burningman.org

Tables

· Event timeline
1986
1986
Year
1986
Location
Baker Beach
Theme
None
Man height
8 ft (2.4 m)
Population
35
Bureau of Land Management population limit
Not on BLM land
Ticket price(s)
Free
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
None
Larry Harvey and Jerry James burn a wooden effigy of a man at Baker Beach on the summer solstice, following a tradition begun by Mary Grauberger of burning art at Baker Beach on the summer solstice.
Larry Harvey and Jerry James burn a wooden effigy of a man at Baker Beach on the summer solstice, following a tradition begun by Mary Grauberger of burning art at Baker Beach on the summer solstice.
Year
Larry Harvey and Jerry James burn a wooden effigy of a man at Baker Beach on the summer solstice, following a tradition begun by Mary Grauberger of burning art at Baker Beach on the summer solstice.
1987
1987
Year
1987
Location
Baker Beach
Theme
None
Man height
15 ft (4.6 m)
Population
80
Bureau of Land Management population limit
Not on BLM land
Ticket price(s)
Free
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
None
Whereas the previous year's effigy was assembled from scrap wood on the morning of the solstice, the 1987 Man was built over several weeks from cut lumber.
Whereas the previous year's effigy was assembled from scrap wood on the morning of the solstice, the 1987 Man was built over several weeks from cut lumber.
Year
Whereas the previous year's effigy was assembled from scrap wood on the morning of the solstice, the 1987 Man was built over several weeks from cut lumber.
1988
1988
Year
1988
Location
Baker Beach
Theme
None
Man height
30 ft (9.1 m)
Population
200
Bureau of Land Management population limit
Not on BLM land
Ticket price(s)
Free
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
None
Larry Harvey first names the annual event "Burning Man."
Larry Harvey first names the annual event "Burning Man."
Year
Larry Harvey first names the annual event "Burning Man."
1989
1989
Year
1989
Location
Baker Beach
Theme
None
Man height
40 ft (12 m)
Population
300
Bureau of Land Management population limit
Not on BLM land
Ticket price(s)
Free
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
None
First listing of Burning Man in the San Francisco Cacophony Society newsletter, "Rough Draft" under "sounds like cacophony".
First listing of Burning Man in the San Francisco Cacophony Society newsletter, "Rough Draft" under "sounds like cacophony".
Year
First listing of Burning Man in the San Francisco Cacophony Society newsletter, "Rough Draft" under "sounds like cacophony".
1990
1990
Year
1990
Location
Baker Beach& Black Rock Desert
Theme
None
Man height
40 ft (12 m)
Population
mw- .mw- 500 at Baker Beach120 at Black Rock Desert
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
$15 (requested donation)
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
None
The Man was erected at Baker Beach on the summer solstice but not burned. The Man was then "invited" to the San Francisco Cacophony Zone Trip No. 4 on Labor Day weekend in the Black Rock Desert.
The Man was erected at Baker Beach on the summer solstice but not burned. The Man was then "invited" to the San Francisco Cacophony Zone Trip No. 4 on Labor Day weekend in the Black Rock Desert.
Year
The Man was erected at Baker Beach on the summer solstice but not burned. The Man was then "invited" to the San Francisco Cacophony Zone Trip No. 4 on Labor Day weekend in the Black Rock Desert.
1991
1991
Year
1991
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
None
Man height
40 ft (12 m)
Population
250
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
$15 (requested donation)
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
None
The Man was decorated with neon lighting in 1991 for the first time, and it has been decorated with neon every year since.
The Man was decorated with neon lighting in 1991 for the first time, and it has been decorated with neon every year since.
Year
The Man was decorated with neon lighting in 1991 for the first time, and it has been decorated with neon every year since.
1992
1992
Year
1992
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
None
Man height
40 ft (12 m)
Population
600
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
$25 (requested donation)
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 0Placed art: 2
First year amplified music appeared at Burning Man. Craig Ellenwood and TerboTed set up a camp, approved by Larry Harvey one mile from center camp and launched the first EDM camp.
First year amplified music appeared at Burning Man. Craig Ellenwood and TerboTed set up a camp, approved by Larry Harvey one mile from center camp and launched the first EDM camp.
Year
First year amplified music appeared at Burning Man. Craig Ellenwood and TerboTed set up a camp, approved by Larry Harvey one mile from center camp and launched the first EDM camp.
1993
1993
Year
1993
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
None
Man height
40 ft (12 m)
Population
1,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
$40
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 1Placed art: 3
"Christmas Camp" becomes the first theme camp, with its two members dressing up as Santa Claus and giving out fruitcake and eggnog.
"Christmas Camp" becomes the first theme camp, with its two members dressing up as Santa Claus and giving out fruitcake and eggnog.
Year
"Christmas Camp" becomes the first theme camp, with its two members dressing up as Santa Claus and giving out fruitcake and eggnog.
1994
1994
Year
1994
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
None
Man height
40 ft (12 m)
Population
2,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
$30
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: UnknownPlaced art: 5
First year of wooden spires and lamp lighting.
First year of wooden spires and lamp lighting.
Year
First year of wooden spires and lamp lighting.
1995
1995
Year
1995
Location
Black Rock Desert
Man height
40 ft (12 m)
Population
4,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
$35
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: UnknownPlaced art: 6
The Center Camp Cafe began selling coffee.
The Center Camp Cafe began selling coffee.
Year
The Center Camp Cafe began selling coffee.
1996
1996
Year
1996
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
heLLCo
Man height
48 ft (15 m)
Population
8,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
$35
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: UnknownPlaced art: 11
Theme was a satire referencing Dante's Inferno, heLLCo (a corporate takeover of Hell). First year the Man is elevated on a straw bale pyramid. First fatality in motorcycle collision. Three people seriously injured in a tent run over by a car. 10 of 16 BLM stipulations violated, putting BM on probationary status for next year. An injury claim drives liability coverage up by a factor of 6. Featured in an article in Wired magazine.
Theme was a satire referencing Dante's Inferno, heLLCo (a corporate takeover of Hell). First year the Man is elevated on a straw bale pyramid. First fatality in motorcycle collision. Three people seriously injured in a tent run over by a car. 10 of 16 BLM stipulations violated, putting BM on probationary status for next year. An injury claim drives liability coverage up by a factor of 6. Featured in an article in Wired magazine.
Year
Theme was a satire referencing Dante's Inferno, heLLCo (a corporate takeover of Hell). First year the Man is elevated on a straw bale pyramid. First fatality in motorcycle collision. Three people seriously injured in a tent run over by a car. 10 of 16 BLM stipulations violated, putting BM on probationary status for next year. An injury claim drives liability coverage up by a factor of 6. Featured in an article in Wired magazine.
1997
1997
Year
1997
Location
Hualapai Playa
Theme
Fertility
Man height
50 ft (15 m)
Population
10,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
Not on BLM land
Ticket price(s)
Advance sale: $65At gate: $75Day visit: $20
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 51Placed art: 21
Burning Man's founders form a management structure, and created the DPW to meet strict permit requirements newly imposed. The first year the city has grid streets and a driving ban. Washoe County officials impounded gate receipts to ensure payment after the fire and protection fees along with more than 100 new fire and safety conditions are imposed before the event.
Burning Man's founders form a management structure, and created the DPW to meet strict permit requirements newly imposed. The first year the city has grid streets and a driving ban. Washoe County officials impounded gate receipts to ensure payment after the fire and protection fees along with more than 100 new fire and safety conditions are imposed before the event.
Year
Burning Man's founders form a management structure, and created the DPW to meet strict permit requirements newly imposed. The first year the city has grid streets and a driving ban. Washoe County officials impounded gate receipts to ensure payment after the fire and protection fees along with more than 100 new fire and safety conditions are imposed before the event.
1998
1998
Year
1998
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Nebulous Entity
Man height
52 ft (16 m)
Population
15,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
Early sale: $65Advance sale: $80At gate: $100
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 348Placed art: 20
Burning Man returned to the Black Rock Desert although much closer to Gerlach than before. The "Nebulous Entity" was Harvey's satirical concept of alien beings who thrive on information – who consume it but do not understand it. The First Doodle from Google to Celebrate.
Burning Man returned to the Black Rock Desert although much closer to Gerlach than before. The "Nebulous Entity" was Harvey's satirical concept of alien beings who thrive on information – who consume it but do not understand it. The First Doodle from Google to Celebrate.
Year
Burning Man returned to the Black Rock Desert although much closer to Gerlach than before. The "Nebulous Entity" was Harvey's satirical concept of alien beings who thrive on information – who consume it but do not understand it. The First Doodle from Google to Celebrate.
1999
1999
Year
1999
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Wheel of Time
Man height
54 ft (16 m)
Population
23,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
Until April 15: $65Until July 31: $80Until August 29: $100August 30: $105August 31: $110September 1: $115September 2: $120
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 320Placed art: 30
Listed in the AAA's RV guide under "Great Destinations."
Listed in the AAA's RV guide under "Great Destinations."
Year
Listed in the AAA's RV guide under "Great Destinations."
2000
2000
Year
2000
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
The Body
Man height
54 ft (16 m)
Population
25,400
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
Until April 30: $145Until June 30: $165Until July 31: $185Until August 27: $200August 28/29: $220August 30/31: $250
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 460Placed art: 80
First active law enforcement activity, 60 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and police arrests and citations. Most are for minor drug charges following surveillance and searches.
First active law enforcement activity, 60 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and police arrests and citations. Most are for minor drug charges following surveillance and searches.
Year
First active law enforcement activity, 60 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and police arrests and citations. Most are for minor drug charges following surveillance and searches.
2001
2001
Year
2001
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Seven Ages
Man height
70 ft (21 m)
Population
25,659
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
Early sale: $145Next 4,000 tickets: $165Next 4,000 tickets: $185Remaining advance sale: $200At gate: $250
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 466Placed art: 150
See Seven Ages of Man. Over 100 BLM citations and 5 arrests.
See Seven Ages of Man. Over 100 BLM citations and 5 arrests.
Year
See Seven Ages of Man. Over 100 BLM citations and 5 arrests.
2002
2002
Year
2002
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
The Floating World
Man height
80 ft (24 m)
Population
28,979
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
Early sale: $145Next 4,000 tickets: $165Next 4,000 tickets: $175Next 4,000 tickets: $185Remaining advance sale: $200At gate: $250
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 487Placed art: 120
First year for FAA approved airport. 135 BLM citations and 4 Sheriff citations.
First year for FAA approved airport. 135 BLM citations and 4 Sheriff citations.
Year
First year for FAA approved airport. 135 BLM citations and 4 Sheriff citations.
2003
2003
Year
2003
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Beyond Belief
Man height
79 ft (24 m)
Population
30,586
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
Early sale: $145Next 2,500 tickets: $165Next 2,500 tickets: $175Next 2,500 tickets: $185Next 2,500 tickets: $200Remaining advance sale: $225At gate: $250
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 504Placed art: 261
Dogs are banned for the first time. 177 BLM citations, 9 police citations, 10 arrests and 1 fatality.
Dogs are banned for the first time. 177 BLM citations, 9 police citations, 10 arrests and 1 fatality.
Year
Dogs are banned for the first time. 177 BLM citations, 9 police citations, 10 arrests and 1 fatality.
2004
2004
Year
2004
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
The Vault of Heaven
Man height
80 ft (24 m)
Population
35,664
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $145First 6,000 tickets: $165Next 6,000 tickets: $185Next 7,000 tickets: $200Next 7,000 tickets: $225Remaining advance sale and at gate: $250
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 503Placed art: 220
218 BLM citations, some issued from decoy 'art car'. Camps giving away alcohol subject to state law compliance examinations and 1 arrest. Pershing County Sheriff's office: 27 cases, 4 arrests, 2 citations. Nevada Highway Patrol: 2 DUI arrests, 217 citations, and 246 warnings were issued.
218 BLM citations, some issued from decoy 'art car'. Camps giving away alcohol subject to state law compliance examinations and 1 arrest. Pershing County Sheriff's office: 27 cases, 4 arrests, 2 citations. Nevada Highway Patrol: 2 DUI arrests, 217 citations, and 246 warnings were issued.
Year
218 BLM citations, some issued from decoy 'art car'. Camps giving away alcohol subject to state law compliance examinations and 1 arrest. Pershing County Sheriff's office: 27 cases, 4 arrests, 2 citations. Nevada Highway Patrol: 2 DUI arrests, 217 citations, and 246 warnings were issued.
2005
2005
Year
2005
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Psyche
Man height
72 ft (22 m)
Population
35,567
Bureau of Land Management population limit
None
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $145First 10,000 tickets: $175Next 5,000 tickets: $200Next 5,000 tickets: $225Remaining advance sale and at gate: $250
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 485Placed art: 275
The Man, perched atop a "funhouse" maze, could be turned by participants, confusing those at a distance who use it to navigate. Dream related artwork. 218 BLM citations, 6 arrests and 1 fatality.
The Man, perched atop a "funhouse" maze, could be turned by participants, confusing those at a distance who use it to navigate. Dream related artwork. 218 BLM citations, 6 arrests and 1 fatality.
Year
The Man, perched atop a "funhouse" maze, could be turned by participants, confusing those at a distance who use it to navigate. Dream related artwork. 218 BLM citations, 6 arrests and 1 fatality.
2006
2006
Year
2006
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Hope and Fear
Man height
72 ft (22 m)
Population
38,989
Bureau of Land Management population limit
6%> previous highest(37,803)
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $145First 7,000 tickets: $185Next 7,000 tickets: $200Next 6,000 tickets: $225Remaining advance sale until August 13: $250After August 13 and at gate: $280
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 570Placed art: 300
The Man goes up and down reflecting a hope/fear meter. Voting stations were set up around the playa, allowing residents to cast a Hopeful or Fearful vote for the future of Man. If the vote was hopeful he would burn with his hands in the air, otherwise with hands down. They voted hopeful, and his arms were raised until the end. 155 BLM citations and 1 arrest. Pershing County Sheriff's office: 1 citation and 7 arrests. Nevada Highway Patrol: 234 citations, 17 arrests, and 213 warnings.
The Man goes up and down reflecting a hope/fear meter. Voting stations were set up around the playa, allowing residents to cast a Hopeful or Fearful vote for the future of Man. If the vote was hopeful he would burn with his hands in the air, otherwise with hands down. They voted hopeful, and his arms were raised until the end. 155 BLM citations and 1 arrest. Pershing County Sheriff's office: 1 citation and 7 arrests. Nevada Highway Patrol: 234 citations, 17 arrests, and 213 warnings.
Year
The Man goes up and down reflecting a hope/fear meter. Voting stations were set up around the playa, allowing residents to cast a Hopeful or Fearful vote for the future of Man. If the vote was hopeful he would burn with his hands in the air, otherwise with hands down. They voted hopeful, and his arms were raised until the end. 155 BLM citations and 1 arrest. Pershing County Sheriff's office: 1 citation and 7 arrests. Nevada Highway Patrol: 234 citations, 17 arrests, and 213 warnings.
2007
2007
Year
2007
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
The Green Man
Man height
72 ft (22 m)
Population
47,097
Bureau of Land Management population limit
6%> previous highest(41,328)
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $145First 10,000 tickets: $195Next 10,000 tickets: $225Next 10,000 tickets: $250Remaining advance sale & At gate: $280
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 681Placed art: 300
The Man was prematurely set on fire around 2:58 am, Tuesday, August 28, during a full lunar eclipse. A repeat Burning Man prankster, Paul Addis, was arrested and charged with arson, and the Man was rebuilt for regular Saturday burn. Addis pleaded guilty in May 2008 to one felony count of injury to property, was sentenced to up to four years in Nevada state prison, and was ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution. 331 BLM citations.
The Man was prematurely set on fire around 2:58 am, Tuesday, August 28, during a full lunar eclipse. A repeat Burning Man prankster, Paul Addis, was arrested and charged with arson, and the Man was rebuilt for regular Saturday burn. Addis pleaded guilty in May 2008 to one felony count of injury to property, was sentenced to up to four years in Nevada state prison, and was ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution. 331 BLM citations.
Year
The Man was prematurely set on fire around 2:58 am, Tuesday, August 28, during a full lunar eclipse. A repeat Burning Man prankster, Paul Addis, was arrested and charged with arson, and the Man was rebuilt for regular Saturday burn. Addis pleaded guilty in May 2008 to one felony count of injury to property, was sentenced to up to four years in Nevada state prison, and was ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution. 331 BLM citations.
2008
2008
Year
2008
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
American Dream
Man height
90 ft (27 m)
Population
49,599
Bureau of Land Management population limit
6%> previous highest(50,207)
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $145First 10,000 tickets: $210Next 10,000 tickets: $225Next 10,000 tickets: $250Remaining advance sale: $295
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 746Placed art: 285
First year that tickets are not sold at the gate. The size and layout of the city is enlarged to accommodate a larger central playa and a longer Esplanade. Because of excessively high winds and whiteout conditions on Saturday, the burning of the Man was delayed for over an hour and a half and the fire conclave was canceled. Many longtime contributors opted out allegedly due to the chosen theme ("The American Dream"), the jailing of dissenter Addis, and the founders' rift. The perimeter of BRC extended to 9 miles. The BLM made 6 arrests and issued 129 citations.
First year that tickets are not sold at the gate. The size and layout of the city is enlarged to accommodate a larger central playa and a longer Esplanade. Because of excessively high winds and whiteout conditions on Saturday, the burning of the Man was delayed for over an hour and a half and the fire conclave was canceled. Many longtime contributors opted out allegedly due to the chosen theme ("The American Dream"), the jailing of dissenter Addis, and the founders' rift. The perimeter of BRC extended to 9 miles. The BLM made 6 arrests and issued 129 citations.
Year
First year that tickets are not sold at the gate. The size and layout of the city is enlarged to accommodate a larger central playa and a longer Esplanade. Because of excessively high winds and whiteout conditions on Saturday, the burning of the Man was delayed for over an hour and a half and the fire conclave was canceled. Many longtime contributors opted out allegedly due to the chosen theme ("The American Dream"), the jailing of dissenter Addis, and the founders' rift. The perimeter of BRC extended to 9 miles. The BLM made 6 arrests and issued 129 citations.
2009
2009
Year
2009
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Evolution
Man height
75 ft (23 m)
Population
43,558
Bureau of Land Management population limit
6%> previous highest(52,575)
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $160Pre-sale tickets: $260Next 9,000 tickets: $210Next 9,000 tickets: $240Next 9,000 tickets: $260Next 9,000 tickets: $280Remaining advance sale: $300
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 618Placed art: 215
As the result of some criticism, the size and layout of the city were returned to roughly the same as the 2007 event. The BLM officials said that as of noon Saturday, 41,059 people were at Burning Man, and the crowd peaked at 43,435 at noon Friday, a noted decline after years of steady attendance growth, due mainly to the 2008 financial crisis. BLM issued 287 citations and 9 arrests.
As the result of some criticism, the size and layout of the city were returned to roughly the same as the 2007 event. The BLM officials said that as of noon Saturday, 41,059 people were at Burning Man, and the crowd peaked at 43,435 at noon Friday, a noted decline after years of steady attendance growth, due mainly to the 2008 financial crisis. BLM issued 287 citations and 9 arrests.
Year
As the result of some criticism, the size and layout of the city were returned to roughly the same as the 2007 event. The BLM officials said that as of noon Saturday, 41,059 people were at Burning Man, and the crowd peaked at 43,435 at noon Friday, a noted decline after years of steady attendance growth, due mainly to the 2008 financial crisis. BLM issued 287 citations and 9 arrests.
2010
2010
Year
2010
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Metropolis
Man height
104 ft (32 m)
Population
51,525
Bureau of Land Management population limit
6%> previous highest(52,575)
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $160Pre-sale tickets: $280Next 9,000 tickets: $210Next 9,000 tickets: $240Next 9,000 tickets: $260Next 9,000 tickets: $280Remaining advance sale: $300
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 700Placed art: 275
Attendance over 50,000 mark, for the first time. The gate opened early, at 6 pm Sunday, for the first time. Coincided with the inaugural Black Rock City Film Festival. BLM issued 293 citations and 8 arrests.
Attendance over 50,000 mark, for the first time. The gate opened early, at 6 pm Sunday, for the first time. Coincided with the inaugural Black Rock City Film Festival. BLM issued 293 citations and 8 arrests.
Year
Attendance over 50,000 mark, for the first time. The gate opened early, at 6 pm Sunday, for the first time. Coincided with the inaugural Black Rock City Film Festival. BLM issued 293 citations and 8 arrests.
2011
2011
Year
2011
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Rites of Passage
Man height
90 ft (27 m)
Population
53,963
Bureau of Land Management population limit
50,000
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $160Pre-sale tickets: $360Next 9,000 tickets: $210Next 9,000 tickets: $240Next 9,000 tickets: $280Remaining advance sale: $320
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 920Placed art: 309
According to Black Rock LLC, 27,000 tickets (all discounted tiers) were sold by midday the day following the opening of ticket sales. For the first time in Burning Man history, tickets sold out before the event on July 24, 2011.
According to Black Rock LLC, 27,000 tickets (all discounted tiers) were sold by midday the day following the opening of ticket sales. For the first time in Burning Man history, tickets sold out before the event on July 24, 2011.
Year
According to Black Rock LLC, 27,000 tickets (all discounted tiers) were sold by midday the day following the opening of ticket sales. For the first time in Burning Man history, tickets sold out before the event on July 24, 2011.
2012
2012
Year
2012
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Fertility 2.0
Man height
85 ft (26 m)
Population
56,149
Bureau of Land Management population limit
60,900
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $160Pre-sale tickets: $420Lottery 1st draw: $240Lottery 2nd draw: $320Lottery 3rd draw and Directed Group Sales (DGS): $390
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 978Placed art: 360
Due to the sellout of the event in 2011, Burning Man Project opted for a complex multi-round, random selection system of ticket sales with a separate low-income program. On January 27, Burning Man Project announced that the number of tickets requested in the Main Sale was around 120,000 vis-à-vis the 40,000 that were available. In consequence, a significant number of registrants would not be awarded tickets in the Main Sale. The Main Sale was originally planned to be followed by a secondary open sale of 10,000 tickets. However, as the huge demand from the Main Sale left many veteran burners and theme camps without tickets, Burning Man Project opted for a "directed ticket distribution" (DGS) instead, i.e., "manually redirect them to some of the vital groups and collaborations that make up Black Rock City" rather than an open sale.
Due to the sellout of the event in 2011, Burning Man Project opted for a complex multi-round, random selection system of ticket sales with a separate low-income program. On January 27, Burning Man Project announced that the number of tickets requested in the Main Sale was around 120,000 vis-à-vis the 40,000 that were available. In consequence, a significant number of registrants would not be awarded tickets in the Main Sale. The Main Sale was originally planned to be followed by a secondary open sale of 10,000 tickets. However, as the huge demand from the Main Sale left many veteran burners and theme camps without tickets, Burning Man Project opted for a "directed ticket distribution" (DGS) instead, i.e., "manually redirect them to some of the vital groups and collaborations that make up Black Rock City" rather than an open sale.
Year
Due to the sellout of the event in 2011, Burning Man Project opted for a complex multi-round, random selection system of ticket sales with a separate low-income program. On January 27, Burning Man Project announced that the number of tickets requested in the Main Sale was around 120,000 vis-à-vis the 40,000 that were available. In consequence, a significant number of registrants would not be awarded tickets in the Main Sale. The Main Sale was originally planned to be followed by a secondary open sale of 10,000 tickets. However, as the huge demand from the Main Sale left many veteran burners and theme camps without tickets, Burning Man Project opted for a "directed ticket distribution" (DGS) instead, i.e., "manually redirect them to some of the vital groups and collaborations that make up Black Rock City" rather than an open sale.
2013
2013
Year
2013
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Cargo Cult
Man height
85 ft (26 m)
Population
69,613
Bureau of Land Management population limit
68,000
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $190Pre-sale tickets: $650DGS, Individual Sale, and OMG Sale: $380
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 1056Placed art: 382
The year's theme was based on John Frum and Cargo Cults. Ticket tiers were eliminated and a flat rate price structure was adopted (except for low-income ticket program).
The year's theme was based on John Frum and Cargo Cults. Ticket tiers were eliminated and a flat rate price structure was adopted (except for low-income ticket program).
Year
The year's theme was based on John Frum and Cargo Cults. Ticket tiers were eliminated and a flat rate price structure was adopted (except for low-income ticket program).
2014
2014
Year
2014
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Caravansary
Man height
105 ft (32 m)
Population
65,922
Bureau of Land Management population limit
68,000
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $190Pre-sale tickets: $650DGS, Individual Sale, and OMG Sale: $380Vehicle passes: $40
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps:Placed art: 350
This year, the Burning Man Traffic Mitigation Plan went into effect. All vehicles entering Black Rock City needed a $40 vehicle pass. Only 35,000 passes were available.A woman is killed in a vehicle collision. The entrance to the event was closed on August 25 due to rain, with attendees forced to stay temporarily in nearby parts of Nevada.
This year, the Burning Man Traffic Mitigation Plan went into effect. All vehicles entering Black Rock City needed a $40 vehicle pass. Only 35,000 passes were available.A woman is killed in a vehicle collision. The entrance to the event was closed on August 25 due to rain, with attendees forced to stay temporarily in nearby parts of Nevada.
Year
This year, the Burning Man Traffic Mitigation Plan went into effect. All vehicles entering Black Rock City needed a $40 vehicle pass. Only 35,000 passes were available.A woman is killed in a vehicle collision. The entrance to the event was closed on August 25 due to rain, with attendees forced to stay temporarily in nearby parts of Nevada.
2015
2015
Year
2015
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Carnival of Mirrors
Man height
69 ft (21 m)
Population
67,564
Bureau of Land Management population limit
70,000
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $190Pre-sale tickets: $800DGS, Individual Sale, and OMG Sale: $390Vehicle passes: $50
Weather Overview
Night temperatures plummeted to the 20s. Winds were over 45 mph (72 km/h) and sustained for long periods of time.[citation needed]
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps:Placed art: 326
First time in nearly 10 years that the Man base is on the ground (vis-à-vis a raised base). Only 27,000 vehicle passes were made available this year.
First time in nearly 10 years that the Man base is on the ground (vis-à-vis a raised base). Only 27,000 vehicle passes were made available this year.
Year
First time in nearly 10 years that the Man base is on the ground (vis-à-vis a raised base). Only 27,000 vehicle passes were made available this year.
2016
2016
Year
2016
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Da Vinci's Workshop
Man height
70 ft (21 m)
Population
67,290
Bureau of Land Management population limit
70,000
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $190Pre-sale tickets: $990Pre-sale "Art Tickets": $1200DGS, Individual Sale, and OMG Sale: $390Vehicle passes: $80
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps:Placed art: 316
Tying in with the 2016 theme – the works of Leonardo da Vinci, the Man was a large-scale interpretation of the Vitruvian Man on a circular frame; contained within its base was a wheel and gear system that was to allow groups of visitors to manually rotate the Man. The gear system was damaged during setup, however, and was not functional during the event.
Tying in with the 2016 theme – the works of Leonardo da Vinci, the Man was a large-scale interpretation of the Vitruvian Man on a circular frame; contained within its base was a wheel and gear system that was to allow groups of visitors to manually rotate the Man. The gear system was damaged during setup, however, and was not functional during the event.
Year
Tying in with the 2016 theme – the works of Leonardo da Vinci, the Man was a large-scale interpretation of the Vitruvian Man on a circular frame; contained within its base was a wheel and gear system that was to allow groups of visitors to manually rotate the Man. The gear system was damaged during setup, however, and was not functional during the event.
2017
2017
Year
2017
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Radical Ritual
Man height
105 ft (32 m)
Population
69,493
Bureau of Land Management population limit
70,000
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $190Pre-sale tickets: $990Pre-sale "Art Tickets": $1200DGS, Main Sale, and OMG Sale: $425Vehicle passes: $80
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 1395 Mutant Vehicles: unknown Placed art: 317
A 41-year-old man, Aaron Joel Mitchell, died after running through the security cordon into the already ignited Man.
A 41-year-old man, Aaron Joel Mitchell, died after running through the security cordon into the already ignited Man.
Year
A 41-year-old man, Aaron Joel Mitchell, died after running through the security cordon into the already ignited Man.
2018
2018
Year
2018
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
I, Robot
Man height
85 ft (26 m)
Population
70,248
Bureau of Land Management population limit
70,000
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $190Pre-sale tickets: $990Pre-sale "Art Tickets": $1200DGS, Main Sale, and OMG Sale: $425Vehicle passes: $80
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme Camps: 1472 Mutant Vehicles: 618 Placed art: 383
Due to ticket overselling, the population of Black Rock City exceeded the 70,000 participant limit, and on Thursday of event week the BLM requested that the gate be closed. New participants were only let in once another had left.
Due to ticket overselling, the population of Black Rock City exceeded the 70,000 participant limit, and on Thursday of event week the BLM requested that the gate be closed. New participants were only let in once another had left.
Year
Due to ticket overselling, the population of Black Rock City exceeded the 70,000 participant limit, and on Thursday of event week the BLM requested that the gate be closed. New participants were only let in once another had left.
2019
2019
Year
2019
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Metamorphoses
Man height
61 ft (19 m)
Population
78,850
Bureau of Land Management population limit
80,000
Ticket price(s)
Low income tickets: $190FOMO Sale: $1400DGS & Main Sale: $425OMG Sale: $550Vehicle passes: $100
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Theme camps: 1545 Mutant vehicles: 632 Placed art: 415
The BLM's definition of "population" was changed to include BRC staff and volunteers in addition to paid participants. The maximum population limit was increased by 10,000 to accommodate, accordingly.
The BLM's definition of "population" was changed to include BRC staff and volunteers in addition to paid participants. The maximum population limit was increased by 10,000 to accommodate, accordingly.
Year
The BLM's definition of "population" was changed to include BRC staff and volunteers in addition to paid participants. The maximum population limit was increased by 10,000 to accommodate, accordingly.
2020
2020
Year
2020
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
The Multiverse
Man height
N/A
Population
5,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
N/A
Ticket price(s)
N/A
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Unknown
Burning Man was canceled in 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. On July 2, 2020, the eight virtual Universes were announced as The Infinite Playa, Multiverse, SparkleVerse, MysticVerse, BRCvr, BURN2, Build-A-Burn, and The Bridge Experience. Approximately 5,000 people showed up in the Black Rock desert for a ticketless, unofficial burn.
Burning Man was canceled in 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. On July 2, 2020, the eight virtual Universes were announced as The Infinite Playa, Multiverse, SparkleVerse, MysticVerse, BRCvr, BURN2, Build-A-Burn, and The Bridge Experience. Approximately 5,000 people showed up in the Black Rock desert for a ticketless, unofficial burn.
Year
Burning Man was canceled in 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. On July 2, 2020, the eight virtual Universes were announced as The Infinite Playa, Multiverse, SparkleVerse, MysticVerse, BRCvr, BURN2, Build-A-Burn, and The Bridge Experience. Approximately 5,000 people showed up in the Black Rock desert for a ticketless, unofficial burn.
2021
2021
Year
2021
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
The Great Unknown
Man height
drone display
Population
20,000
Bureau of Land Management population limit
N/A
Ticket price(s)
N/A
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Camps: 500+
The theme was originally announced as "Terra Incognita" then later changed to "The Great Unknown". The event was canceled for the second year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 20,000 showed up for a loosely organized "rogue" burn.
The theme was originally announced as "Terra Incognita" then later changed to "The Great Unknown". The event was canceled for the second year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 20,000 showed up for a loosely organized "rogue" burn.
Year
The theme was originally announced as "Terra Incognita" then later changed to "The Great Unknown". The event was canceled for the second year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 20,000 showed up for a loosely organized "rogue" burn.
2022
2022
Year
2022
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Waking Dreams
Man height
64 ft (19.5 m)
Population
75,069
Bureau of Land Management population limit
87,000
Ticket price(s)
Ticket Aid Program: $225FOMO Sale: $2500 or $1500Stewards Sale (formerly DGS): $475Main Sale and OMG Sale: $575Vehicle passes: $140
Weather Overview
Highs during Burn week were between 98 and 103 °F.[citation needed]
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Not yet public information
On December 15, 2021, the Burning Man Project announced that the 2022 event would take place in person.
On December 15, 2021, the Burning Man Project announced that the 2022 event would take place in person.
Year
On December 15, 2021, the Burning Man Project announced that the 2022 event would take place in person.
2023
2023
Year
2023
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Animalia
Man height
75 ft (23 m)
Population
74,126
Bureau of Land Management population limit
87,000
Ticket price(s)
Ticket Aid Program: $225FOMO Sale: $2750 or $1500Stewards Sale: $575Main Sale and OMG Sale: $575Vehicle passes: $150
Weather Overview
About 0.8" of rain fell on Thursday of Burn week.[citation needed]
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
Not yet public information
The event experienced inclement weather and flooding for the first time, forcing the gates and the roads leading to Black Rock City to be closed for a period of time. A death was also reported.
The event experienced inclement weather and flooding for the first time, forcing the gates and the roads leading to Black Rock City to be closed for a period of time. A death was also reported.
Year
The event experienced inclement weather and flooding for the first time, forcing the gates and the roads leading to Black Rock City to be closed for a period of time. A death was also reported.
2024
2024
Year
2024
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Curiouser & Curiouser
Bureau of Land Management population limit
87,000
Ticket price(s)
Ticket Aid Program: $225FOMO Sale: $2500 or $1500Stewards Sale: $575Main Sale and OMG Sale: $575Vehicle passes: $150
Weather Overview
Mild rain and sustained high winds during build week. Burn week had highs between 80s and mid 90s, Lows in the 40s and high 50s. Max winds were 5 mph (8 km/h) until Monday after the Burns concluded and it peaked at 45 mph (72 km/h).[citation needed]
For the first time in many years, tickets were available without registration through the OMG sale weeks before the event. One death was reported on the opening day. The 2024 event marks first time since 2011 that tickets weren't sold out.
For the first time in many years, tickets were available without registration through the OMG sale weeks before the event. One death was reported on the opening day. The 2024 event marks first time since 2011 that tickets weren't sold out.
Year
For the first time in many years, tickets were available without registration through the OMG sale weeks before the event. One death was reported on the opening day. The 2024 event marks first time since 2011 that tickets weren't sold out.
2025
2025
Year
2025
Location
Black Rock Desert
Theme
Tomorrow Today
Bureau of Land Management population limit
87,000
Year
Location
Theme
Man height
Population
Bureau of Land Management population limit
Ticket price(s)
Weather Overview
Number of theme camps, mutant vehicles, and placed art
1986
Baker Beach
None
8 ft (2.4 m)
35
Not on BLM land
Free
None
Larry Harvey and Jerry James burn a wooden effigy of a man at Baker Beach on the summer solstice, following a tradition begun by Mary Grauberger of burning art at Baker Beach on the summer solstice.
1987
Baker Beach
None
15 ft (4.6 m)
80
Not on BLM land
Free
None
Whereas the previous year's effigy was assembled from scrap wood on the morning of the solstice, the 1987 Man was built over several weeks from cut lumber.
1988
Baker Beach
None
30 ft (9.1 m)
200
Not on BLM land
Free
None
Larry Harvey first names the annual event "Burning Man."
1989
Baker Beach
None
40 ft (12 m)
300
Not on BLM land
Free
None
First listing of Burning Man in the San Francisco Cacophony Society newsletter, "Rough Draft" under "sounds like cacophony".
1990
Baker Beach& Black Rock Desert
None
40 ft (12 m)
mw- 500 at Baker Beach120 at Black Rock Desert
None
$15 (requested donation)
None
The Man was erected at Baker Beach on the summer solstice but not burned. The Man was then "invited" to the San Francisco Cacophony Zone Trip No. 4 on Labor Day weekend in the Black Rock Desert.
1991
Black Rock Desert
None
40 ft (12 m)
250
None
$15 (requested donation)
None
The Man was decorated with neon lighting in 1991 for the first time, and it has been decorated with neon every year since.
1992
Black Rock Desert
None
40 ft (12 m)
600
None
$25 (requested donation)
Theme Camps: 0Placed art: 2
First year amplified music appeared at Burning Man. Craig Ellenwood and TerboTed set up a camp, approved by Larry Harvey one mile from center camp and launched the first EDM camp.
1993
Black Rock Desert
None
40 ft (12 m)
1,000
None
$40
Theme Camps: 1Placed art: 3
"Christmas Camp" becomes the first theme camp, with its two members dressing up as Santa Claus and giving out fruitcake and eggnog.
1994
Black Rock Desert
None
40 ft (12 m)
2,000
None
$30
Theme Camps: UnknownPlaced art: 5
First year of wooden spires and lamp lighting.
1995
Black Rock Desert
40 ft (12 m)
4,000
None
$35
Theme Camps: UnknownPlaced art: 6
The Center Camp Cafe began selling coffee.
1996
Black Rock Desert
heLLCo
48 ft (15 m)
8,000
None
$35
Theme Camps: UnknownPlaced art: 11
Theme was a satire referencing Dante's Inferno, heLLCo (a corporate takeover of Hell). First year the Man is elevated on a straw bale pyramid. First fatality in motorcycle collision. Three people seriously injured in a tent run over by a car. 10 of 16 BLM stipulations violated, putting BM on probationary status for next year. An injury claim drives liability coverage up by a factor of 6. Featured in an article in Wired magazine.
1997
Hualapai Playa
Fertility
50 ft (15 m)
10,000
Not on BLM land
Advance sale: $65At gate: $75Day visit: $20
Theme Camps: 51Placed art: 21
Burning Man's founders form a management structure, and created the DPW to meet strict permit requirements newly imposed. The first year the city has grid streets and a driving ban. Washoe County officials impounded gate receipts to ensure payment after the fire and protection fees along with more than 100 new fire and safety conditions are imposed before the event.
1998
Black Rock Desert
Nebulous Entity
52 ft (16 m)
15,000
None
Early sale: $65Advance sale: $80At gate: $100
Theme Camps: 348Placed art: 20
Burning Man returned to the Black Rock Desert although much closer to Gerlach than before. The "Nebulous Entity" was Harvey's satirical concept of alien beings who thrive on information – who consume it but do not understand it. The First Doodle from Google to Celebrate.
1999
Black Rock Desert
Wheel of Time
54 ft (16 m)
23,000
None
Until April 15: $65Until July 31: $80Until August 29: $100August 30: $105August 31: $110September 1: $115September 2: $120
Theme Camps: 320Placed art: 30
Listed in the AAA's RV guide under "Great Destinations."
2000
Black Rock Desert
The Body
54 ft (16 m)
25,400
None
Until April 30: $145Until June 30: $165Until July 31: $185Until August 27: $200August 28/29: $220August 30/31: $250
Theme Camps: 460Placed art: 80
First active law enforcement activity, 60 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and police arrests and citations. Most are for minor drug charges following surveillance and searches.
2001
Black Rock Desert
Seven Ages
70 ft (21 m)
25,659
None
Early sale: $145Next 4,000 tickets: $165Next 4,000 tickets: $185Remaining advance sale: $200At gate: $250
Theme Camps: 466Placed art: 150
See Seven Ages of Man. Over 100 BLM citations and 5 arrests.
2002
Black Rock Desert
The Floating World
80 ft (24 m)
28,979
None
Early sale: $145Next 4,000 tickets: $165Next 4,000 tickets: $175Next 4,000 tickets: $185Remaining advance sale: $200At gate: $250
Theme Camps: 487Placed art: 120
First year for FAA approved airport. 135 BLM citations and 4 Sheriff citations.
2003
Black Rock Desert
Beyond Belief
79 ft (24 m)
30,586
None
Early sale: $145Next 2,500 tickets: $165Next 2,500 tickets: $175Next 2,500 tickets: $185Next 2,500 tickets: $200Remaining advance sale: $225At gate: $250
Theme Camps: 504Placed art: 261
Dogs are banned for the first time. 177 BLM citations, 9 police citations, 10 arrests and 1 fatality.
2004
Black Rock Desert
The Vault of Heaven
80 ft (24 m)
35,664
None
Low income tickets: $145First 6,000 tickets: $165Next 6,000 tickets: $185Next 7,000 tickets: $200Next 7,000 tickets: $225Remaining advance sale and at gate: $250
Theme Camps: 503Placed art: 220
218 BLM citations, some issued from decoy 'art car'. Camps giving away alcohol subject to state law compliance examinations and 1 arrest. Pershing County Sheriff's office: 27 cases, 4 arrests, 2 citations. Nevada Highway Patrol: 2 DUI arrests, 217 citations, and 246 warnings were issued.
2005
Black Rock Desert
Psyche
72 ft (22 m)
35,567
None
Low income tickets: $145First 10,000 tickets: $175Next 5,000 tickets: $200Next 5,000 tickets: $225Remaining advance sale and at gate: $250
Theme Camps: 485Placed art: 275
The Man, perched atop a "funhouse" maze, could be turned by participants, confusing those at a distance who use it to navigate. Dream related artwork. 218 BLM citations, 6 arrests and 1 fatality.
2006
Black Rock Desert
Hope and Fear
72 ft (22 m)
38,989
6%> previous highest(37,803)
Low income tickets: $145First 7,000 tickets: $185Next 7,000 tickets: $200Next 6,000 tickets: $225Remaining advance sale until August 13: $250After August 13 and at gate: $280
Theme Camps: 570Placed art: 300
The Man goes up and down reflecting a hope/fear meter. Voting stations were set up around the playa, allowing residents to cast a Hopeful or Fearful vote for the future of Man. If the vote was hopeful he would burn with his hands in the air, otherwise with hands down. They voted hopeful, and his arms were raised until the end. 155 BLM citations and 1 arrest. Pershing County Sheriff's office: 1 citation and 7 arrests. Nevada Highway Patrol: 234 citations, 17 arrests, and 213 warnings.
2007
Black Rock Desert
The Green Man
72 ft (22 m)
47,097
6%> previous highest(41,328)
Low income tickets: $145First 10,000 tickets: $195Next 10,000 tickets: $225Next 10,000 tickets: $250Remaining advance sale & At gate: $280
Theme Camps: 681Placed art: 300
The Man was prematurely set on fire around 2:58 am, Tuesday, August 28, during a full lunar eclipse. A repeat Burning Man prankster, Paul Addis, was arrested and charged with arson, and the Man was rebuilt for regular Saturday burn. Addis pleaded guilty in May 2008 to one felony count of injury to property, was sentenced to up to four years in Nevada state prison, and was ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution. 331 BLM citations.
2008
Black Rock Desert
American Dream
90 ft (27 m)
49,599
6%> previous highest(50,207)
Low income tickets: $145First 10,000 tickets: $210Next 10,000 tickets: $225Next 10,000 tickets: $250Remaining advance sale: $295
Theme Camps: 746Placed art: 285
First year that tickets are not sold at the gate. The size and layout of the city is enlarged to accommodate a larger central playa and a longer Esplanade. Because of excessively high winds and whiteout conditions on Saturday, the burning of the Man was delayed for over an hour and a half and the fire conclave was canceled. Many longtime contributors opted out allegedly due to the chosen theme ("The American Dream"), the jailing of dissenter Addis, and the founders' rift. The perimeter of BRC extended to 9 miles. The BLM made 6 arrests and issued 129 citations.
2009
Black Rock Desert
Evolution
75 ft (23 m)
43,558
6%> previous highest(52,575)
Low income tickets: $160Pre-sale tickets: $260Next 9,000 tickets: $210Next 9,000 tickets: $240Next 9,000 tickets: $260Next 9,000 tickets: $280Remaining advance sale: $300
Theme Camps: 618Placed art: 215
As the result of some criticism, the size and layout of the city were returned to roughly the same as the 2007 event. The BLM officials said that as of noon Saturday, 41,059 people were at Burning Man, and the crowd peaked at 43,435 at noon Friday, a noted decline after years of steady attendance growth, due mainly to the 2008 financial crisis. BLM issued 287 citations and 9 arrests.
2010
Black Rock Desert
Metropolis
104 ft (32 m)
51,525
6%> previous highest(52,575)
Low income tickets: $160Pre-sale tickets: $280Next 9,000 tickets: $210Next 9,000 tickets: $240Next 9,000 tickets: $260Next 9,000 tickets: $280Remaining advance sale: $300
Theme Camps: 700Placed art: 275
· The Temple › Timeline
Temple of the Mind
Temple of the Mind
Year
2000
Name
Temple of the Mind
Designer(s)
David Best Jack Haye
Notes
Temple of the Mind was dedicated to Michael Hefflin, a Temple builder who died in a motorcycle accident. Other people left remembrances over the course of the event week, and the tradition of the Temple at Burning Man was born.
Temple of Tears / Mausoleum
Temple of Tears / Mausoleum
Year
2001
Name
Temple of Tears / Mausoleum
Designer(s)
David Best Jack Haye
Temple of Joy
Temple of Joy
Year
2002
Name
Temple of Joy
Designer(s)
David Best
Notes
Temple of Joy was 100 ft (30 m) tall.
Temple of Honor
Temple of Honor
Year
2003
Name
Temple of Honor
Designer(s)
David Best
Temple of Stars
Temple of Stars
Year
2004
Name
Temple of Stars
Designer(s)
David Best
Notes
Temple of Stars was the first temple that allowed participants to walk on.
Temples of Dreams
Temples of Dreams
Year
2005
Name
Temples of Dreams
Designer(s)
Mark Grieve
Notes
David Best stepped aside to allow for another artist, Mark Grieve, to build his own interpretation of a Temple. Grieve's temples were seen in both 2005 and 2006.
Temple of Hope
Temple of Hope
Year
2006
Name
Temple of Hope
Designer(s)
Mark Grieve
Temple of Forgiveness
Temple of Forgiveness
Year
2007
Name
Temple of Forgiveness
Designer(s)
David Best Tim Dawson
Notes
David Best took over the Temple building duties for what he thought would be one last time. Best stated that after 2007, it was time to hand the Temple over to the community.
Basura Sagrada
Basura Sagrada
Year
2008
Name
Basura Sagrada
Designer(s)
Brent Allen Spears Tucker Teutsch
Notes
The "Basura Sagrada" (Spanish for "sacred trash") was a collaboration of Shrine and Tucker Teutsch 3.0, built with the extensive help of their friends and the greater Burning Man community. It was constructed largely from burnable trash and recycled materials.
Fire of Fires
Fire of Fires
Year
2009
Name
Fire of Fires
Designer(s)
David Umlas Marrilee Ratcliffe
Notes
This was the first Temple built outside of California. Fire of Fires was built in Austin, Texas.
Temple of Flux
Temple of Flux
Year
2010
Name
Temple of Flux
Designer(s)
Rebecca Anders Jess Hobbs Peter Kimelman
Notes
This group was notable for drawing from a broad section of the Burning Man community, including the large-scale sound camps and other existing BM art groups who formed The Flux Foundation. Temple of Flux was a major departure from previous Temple design at Burning Man and was highly abstract in nature, consisting of five double-curved walls that formed cave-like spaces.
Temple of Transition
Temple of Transition
Year
2011
Name
Temple of Transition
Designer(s)
Chris Hankins Diarmaid Horkan Ian Beaverstock
Notes
This was the first Temple built in Reno, Nevada. The International Arts Megacrew, helmed by Chris "Kiwi" Hankins, Diarmaid "Irish" Horkan and Ian "Beave" Beaverstock returned to a more traditional style. Temple of Transition took the form of a central 120 ft (37 m) hexagonal tower, surrounded by five 58 ft (18 m) hexagonal towers. The towers were vaulted and lofty, cut with a profusion of gothic style arches.
Temple of Juno
Temple of Juno
Year
2012
Name
Temple of Juno
Designer(s)
David Best
Notes
With the 2012 Temple came the return of David Best. The Temple of Juno incorporated a large central tower with central altar space, sitting within a 200 ft (61 m) walled courtyard lined with benches, accessed from four entrances. Intricately cut wooden panels and detailed shapes covered the courtyard walls as well as the interior space and altars. square walled courtyard.
Temple of Whollyness
Temple of Whollyness
Year
2013
Name
Temple of Whollyness
Designer(s)
Gregg Fleishman Terry Gross Melissa Barron
Notes
This temple was created by The Otic Oasis team, led by architect and artist Gregg Fleishman, Terry Lightning "Clearwater III" Gross, and Melissa "Syn" Barron. This was the first Temple built without nails, bolts, adhesives, or fasteners of any kind. This Temple incorporated a massive 200 short tons (180,000 kg) black basalt Inuksuk sculpture created by artist, James LaFemina to act as the central altar. Conceptual artist and composer, Aaron 'Taylor' Kuffner, who debuted at Burning Man with the 2011 Temple of Transition, returned to contribute musical elements with a different execution of the Gamelatron.
Temple of Grace
Temple of Grace
Year
2014
Name
Temple of Grace
Designer(s)
David Best
Notes
Following the sudden withdrawal of chosen 2014 Temple builder Ross Asselstine, who backed out of building the Temple of Descendants due to contract disagreements with the Burning Man Project, David Best came out of retirement a third time to build his eighth Temple. The Temple of Grace was intended to be a spiritual and sacred space for memorials, reflection, celebration, and to commemorate life transitions. The structure incorporated a central interior dome within a graceful curved body made of wood and steel. Again, it had intricately cut wooden panels for the exterior and interior skin. Eight altars surrounded the temple inside a low-walled courtyard, creating a large exterior grounds for the community.
Temple of Promise
Temple of Promise
Year
2015
Name
Temple of Promise
Designer(s)
Jazz Tigan
Notes
This temple was created by Dreamers Guild and built primarily in Alameda, California. The temple welcomed participants through an archway soaring 97 ft (30 m) overhead. As the path continued to curve, it opened into the contemplative altar and the heart of the Temple: a grove of three sculpted trees. The branches were initially bare, and participants wrote messages on long strips of cloth and attached them to the trees, creating the gentle shade of weeping willows, increasing as the week progressed. The structure of the Temple tapered in and curled around to form a small courtyard containing wireframe tree sculptures.
The Temple
The Temple
Year
2016
Name
The Temple
Designer(s)
David Best
Notes
David Best came out of retirement yet again to build a pagoda style temple. The wooden components of the Temple were cut by hand without the use of a CNC machine.
The Temple
The Temple
Year
2017
Name
The Temple
Designer(s)
Marisha Farnsworth Steve Brummond Mark Sinclair
Notes
Designed by Steven Brummond, Marisha Farnsworth and Mark Sinclair (who acted as leads on prior David Best temples); two are architects and one is a structural engineer. It stood 80 ft (24 m) tall and 120 ft (37 m) across. They milled the lumber themselves, and most of the build was constructed at a sawmill in Sonora, California.
Galaxia
Galaxia
Year
2018
Name
Galaxia
Designer(s)
Arthur Mamou-Mani
Notes
Designed by architect Arthur Mamou-Mani and built in two locations; Reno, Nevada, and Oakland, California. Galaxia was shaped by 20 timber trusses converging as a spiral towards one point in the sky. The triangular trusses formed different paths towards a central space holding a series of giant 3D printed mandalas or lanterns at the center that collectively formed a chandelier centerpiece. The timber modules started large enough to hold small alcoves in which people could interact with the structure in peace. As participants walked through the path, the modules lifted up and became thinner towards the sky as they reached the central mandala.
Temple of Direction
Temple of Direction
Year
2019
Name
Temple of Direction
Designer(s)
Geordie Van Der Bosch
Notes
Designed by Geordie Van Der Bosch, was a 180 ft (55 m) long, 37 ft (11 m) wide, and 36 ft (11 m) tall structure, with four entrances facing the four cardinal directions of Black Rock City, 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. The Temple of Direction was a linear space, capturing the elegance and austerity of the Torii gates at the Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine in Japan, where the artist has previously lived.
Empyrean
Empyrean
Year
2020
Name
Empyrean
Designer(s)
Laurence Renzo Verbeck Sylvia Adrienne Lisse Jeremy Roush
Notes
Delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
None
None
Year
2021
Name
None
Designer(s)
None
Notes
There was no official temple in 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. There was however a virtual temple available online known as The Luminous Lotus Virtual Temple created by Simeone Scaramozzino and his Virtual Temple Team.
Empyrean
Empyrean
Year
2022
Name
Empyrean
Designer(s)
Laurence Renzo Verbeck
Notes
Empyrean, originally selected for 2020, and which would have been the temple for 2021 if not for the COVID-19 pandemic became the de facto 2022 temple. During both years, with the event canceled, Empyrean was not built in the Black Rock Desert. However, in 2021 the Empyrean Temple Crew built a prototype in Santa Rosa, CA. In 2022, Burning Man resumed and Empyrean finally made it to the playa.
Temple of the Heart
Temple of the Heart
Year
2023
Name
Temple of the Heart
Designer(s)
Ela Madej Reed Finlay
Notes
The Temple of the Heart was a communal sanctuary at Burning Man, designed as an inverted desert flower to embody connection, love, and reflection. Featuring three key elements—the Rose Altar, a luminous collection of community-made flowers symbolizing grief and love; the Heart Chamber, a central gathering space for meditation, music, and stillness; and the Ring of Offerings, an intimate area for contemplation—the Temple fosters healing and collective experience. Co-created with the Burning Man community, it serves as a sacred space for remembrance and renewal.
Temple of Together
Temple of Together
Year
2024
Name
Temple of Together
Designer(s)
Caroline Ghosn
Notes
Temple of Together consisted of a Central Chamber surrounded by "Chapels of Wishes", enclosed in a fenced courtyard with shrines
Temple of the Deep
Temple of the Deep
Year
2025
Name
Temple of the Deep
Designer(s)
Miguel Arraiz
Notes
The Temple of the Deep, designed by Miguel Arraiz, is a 44 ft (13 m) high sanctuary of reflection and healing, inspired by the volcanic rock of the Black Rock Desert. Its fractured, glowing surface evokes kintsugi, symbolizing resilience through imperfection. Seven entrances represent the stages of grief, guiding participants toward a communal space that mirrors Black Rock City's layout. Merging raw, organic elements with a futuristic vision, the Temple invites radical acceptance, offering a place to honor personal journeys and find peace in transformation.
Year
Name
Designer(s)
Notes
2000
Temple of the Mind
David Best Jack Haye
Temple of the Mind was dedicated to Michael Hefflin, a Temple builder who died in a motorcycle accident. Other people left remembrances over the course of the event week, and the tradition of the Temple at Burning Man was born.
2001
Temple of Tears / Mausoleum
David Best Jack Haye
2002
Temple of Joy
David Best
Temple of Joy was 100 ft (30 m) tall.
2003
Temple of Honor
David Best
2004
Temple of Stars
David Best
Temple of Stars was the first temple that allowed participants to walk on.
2005
Temples of Dreams
Mark Grieve
David Best stepped aside to allow for another artist, Mark Grieve, to build his own interpretation of a Temple. Grieve's temples were seen in both 2005 and 2006.
2006
Temple of Hope
Mark Grieve
2007
Temple of Forgiveness
David Best Tim Dawson
David Best took over the Temple building duties for what he thought would be one last time. Best stated that after 2007, it was time to hand the Temple over to the community.
2008
Basura Sagrada
Brent Allen Spears Tucker Teutsch
The "Basura Sagrada" (Spanish for "sacred trash") was a collaboration of Shrine and Tucker Teutsch 3.0, built with the extensive help of their friends and the greater Burning Man community. It was constructed largely from burnable trash and recycled materials.
2009
Fire of Fires
David Umlas Marrilee Ratcliffe
This was the first Temple built outside of California. Fire of Fires was built in Austin, Texas.
2010
Temple of Flux
Rebecca Anders Jess Hobbs Peter Kimelman
This group was notable for drawing from a broad section of the Burning Man community, including the large-scale sound camps and other existing BM art groups who formed The Flux Foundation. Temple of Flux was a major departure from previous Temple design at Burning Man and was highly abstract in nature, consisting of five double-curved walls that formed cave-like spaces.
2011
Temple of Transition
Chris Hankins Diarmaid Horkan Ian Beaverstock
This was the first Temple built in Reno, Nevada. The International Arts Megacrew, helmed by Chris "Kiwi" Hankins, Diarmaid "Irish" Horkan and Ian "Beave" Beaverstock returned to a more traditional style. Temple of Transition took the form of a central 120 ft (37 m) hexagonal tower, surrounded by five 58 ft (18 m) hexagonal towers. The towers were vaulted and lofty, cut with a profusion of gothic style arches.
2012
Temple of Juno
David Best
With the 2012 Temple came the return of David Best. The Temple of Juno incorporated a large central tower with central altar space, sitting within a 200 ft (61 m) walled courtyard lined with benches, accessed from four entrances. Intricately cut wooden panels and detailed shapes covered the courtyard walls as well as the interior space and altars. square walled courtyard.
2013
Temple of Whollyness
Gregg Fleishman Terry Gross Melissa Barron
This temple was created by The Otic Oasis team, led by architect and artist Gregg Fleishman, Terry Lightning "Clearwater III" Gross, and Melissa "Syn" Barron. This was the first Temple built without nails, bolts, adhesives, or fasteners of any kind. This Temple incorporated a massive 200 short tons (180,000 kg) black basalt Inuksuk sculpture created by artist, James LaFemina to act as the central altar. Conceptual artist and composer, Aaron 'Taylor' Kuffner, who debuted at Burning Man with the 2011 Temple of Transition, returned to contribute musical elements with a different execution of the Gamelatron.
2014
Temple of Grace
David Best
Following the sudden withdrawal of chosen 2014 Temple builder Ross Asselstine, who backed out of building the Temple of Descendants due to contract disagreements with the Burning Man Project, David Best came out of retirement a third time to build his eighth Temple. The Temple of Grace was intended to be a spiritual and sacred space for memorials, reflection, celebration, and to commemorate life transitions. The structure incorporated a central interior dome within a graceful curved body made of wood and steel. Again, it had intricately cut wooden panels for the exterior and interior skin. Eight altars surrounded the temple inside a low-walled courtyard, creating a large exterior grounds for the community.
2015
Temple of Promise
Jazz Tigan
This temple was created by Dreamers Guild and built primarily in Alameda, California. The temple welcomed participants through an archway soaring 97 ft (30 m) overhead. As the path continued to curve, it opened into the contemplative altar and the heart of the Temple: a grove of three sculpted trees. The branches were initially bare, and participants wrote messages on long strips of cloth and attached them to the trees, creating the gentle shade of weeping willows, increasing as the week progressed. The structure of the Temple tapered in and curled around to form a small courtyard containing wireframe tree sculptures.
2016
The Temple
David Best
David Best came out of retirement yet again to build a pagoda style temple. The wooden components of the Temple were cut by hand without the use of a CNC machine.
2017
The Temple
Marisha Farnsworth Steve Brummond Mark Sinclair
Designed by Steven Brummond, Marisha Farnsworth and Mark Sinclair (who acted as leads on prior David Best temples); two are architects and one is a structural engineer. It stood 80 ft (24 m) tall and 120 ft (37 m) across. They milled the lumber themselves, and most of the build was constructed at a sawmill in Sonora, California.
2018
Galaxia
Arthur Mamou-Mani
Designed by architect Arthur Mamou-Mani and built in two locations; Reno, Nevada, and Oakland, California. Galaxia was shaped by 20 timber trusses converging as a spiral towards one point in the sky. The triangular trusses formed different paths towards a central space holding a series of giant 3D printed mandalas or lanterns at the center that collectively formed a chandelier centerpiece. The timber modules started large enough to hold small alcoves in which people could interact with the structure in peace. As participants walked through the path, the modules lifted up and became thinner towards the sky as they reached the central mandala.
2019
Temple of Direction
Geordie Van Der Bosch
Designed by Geordie Van Der Bosch, was a 180 ft (55 m) long, 37 ft (11 m) wide, and 36 ft (11 m) tall structure, with four entrances facing the four cardinal directions of Black Rock City, 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. The Temple of Direction was a linear space, capturing the elegance and austerity of the Torii gates at the Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine in Japan, where the artist has previously lived.
2020
Empyrean
Laurence Renzo Verbeck Sylvia Adrienne Lisse Jeremy Roush
Delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021
None
None
There was no official temple in 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. There was however a virtual temple available online known as The Luminous Lotus Virtual Temple created by Simeone Scaramozzino and his Virtual Temple Team.
2022
Empyrean
Laurence Renzo Verbeck
Empyrean, originally selected for 2020, and which would have been the temple for 2021 if not for the COVID-19 pandemic became the de facto 2022 temple. During both years, with the event canceled, Empyrean was not built in the Black Rock Desert. However, in 2021 the Empyrean Temple Crew built a prototype in Santa Rosa, CA. In 2022, Burning Man resumed and Empyrean finally made it to the playa.
2023
Temple of the Heart
Ela Madej Reed Finlay
The Temple of the Heart was a communal sanctuary at Burning Man, designed as an inverted desert flower to embody connection, love, and reflection. Featuring three key elements—the Rose Altar, a luminous collection of community-made flowers symbolizing grief and love; the Heart Chamber, a central gathering space for meditation, music, and stillness; and the Ring of Offerings, an intimate area for contemplation—the Temple fosters healing and collective experience. Co-created with the Burning Man community, it serves as a sacred space for remembrance and renewal.
2024
Temple of Together
Caroline Ghosn
Temple of Together consisted of a Central Chamber surrounded by "Chapels of Wishes", enclosed in a fenced courtyard with shrines
2025
Temple of the Deep
Miguel Arraiz
The Temple of the Deep, designed by Miguel Arraiz, is a 44 ft (13 m) high sanctuary of reflection and healing, inspired by the volcanic rock of the Black Rock Desert. Its fractured, glowing surface evokes kintsugi, symbolizing resilience through imperfection. Seven entrances represent the stages of grief, guiding participants toward a communal space that mirrors Black Rock City's layout. Merging raw, organic elements with a futuristic vision, the Temple invites radical acceptance, offering a place to honor personal journeys and find peace in transformation.

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