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We are thrilled to announce the Temple for Black Rock City 2027, which is simply named The Temple, by Steve Brummond. We’re sharing it a full three months earlier than usual, as part of the Art Department’s increased support of Temple artists, giving them more time to refine the design, engineer the structure, fundraise, and […]

The 2027 Burning Man theme plumbs the mysteries of playa magic, from the serendipity of resonant coincidence to the gobsmacked awe of seeing things that cannot possibly be, and yet somehow are. It is an invitation to consider the nature of enchantment itself; to delve into the enigmatic depths of your own psyche, where belief […]

Update: September 10, 2026 We are deeply saddened whenever the Burning Man community experiences a loss and extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends, campmates and all those affected. This includes a Burning Man participant, Armando Ramirez, 51 from Truckee, who experienced a serious medical emergency in Black Rock City during the early hours […]

Were you in Black Rock City over the last few years? Did you think it was… quieter? Was there less humming and rumbling as you walked through camps and encountered art on playa? You’d be right! It’s quieter out there and the air is cleaner too, thanks to fewer generators and the addition of solar […]

This week, the 2026 journey to Black Rock City began for so many people around the world. Ticket sales are underway, and we just announced the 2026 Temple design and artist. We couldn’t be more excited to begin building BRC with you. We are aware of the heightened conversation online about Kimbal Musk. Upon his […]

We are thrilled to announce the Temple for Black Rock City 2026: the Temple of the Moon, by James Gwertzman, with support from the Moonlight Collective and the Temple Build Crew. Inspiration: The Queen of the Night The Temple of the Moon takes its inspiration from the Queen of the Night, a desert cactus flower […]