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Burning Man happens Aug 30 - Sept 6, 2010
  Updated November 10, 2009

 
 

2010 Art Theme: Metropolis
Tumult and change, churning cycles of invention and destruction - these forces generate the pulse of urban life. Great cities are organic, spontaneous, heterogeneous, and untidy hubs of social interaction. In 2010, we will inspect the daily course of city life and the future prospect of civilization.

The Man 2010

What Is Burning Man?
Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. Learn more about this incredible experience through our First Timers' Guide, our mission statement and Ten Principles.

2010 Ticket Pre-Sale Program
We're offering a limited number of pre-sale Burning Man tickets in time for Holiday gifting, starting on November 20th. Regular tickets go on sale January 13th. More info? Here you go.

Want to Volunteer?
Give the gift of your time to the Burning Man community -- on playa or yearround. Volunteer!

Live Gerlach Webcam
See a live shot of our beloved town by the playa, from the camera mounted on top of Burning Man's Gerlach office.

Playa Tips
A tablespoon of white wine vinegar in your wash breaks down the alkali playa dust. Got playa foot? Learn how to cure it.

Burning Man 2009

Burning Man 2009 Archive
Peruse the list of 2009's theme camps and art, and download audio art tours. See all the playa events that went down, and review the 2009 art theme: Evolution.

Ticketing Issues & Lost and Found
Got a ticket issue from 2009? See our FAQ, then contact us. Lose or find something? Post it here, and email a description to lostandfound(at)burningman(dot)com.

 
Burning Man Hotline: 415-TO-FLAME

Blogs
Updated October 22, 2009

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Share Your Stories
We want to hear from you on the Burning Blog. Our current topic: Make It Real ... Tell us your stories of what it took to make your playa plans a reality!

Latest News Updated November 19, 2009

Burning Man In Arab News
Fatima Najm of Arab News published an article about Burning Man. How about that? See for yourself.

Burning Man Pre-Sale Tickets
Get your 2010 tickets in time for the holidays through our second-annual Pre-Sale Ticket Program, starting November 20 at 10am PST. Learn more.

BRAF Grant Cycle Opens
The Black Rock Arts Foundation grant cycle is now open, providing funding to artists creating community-based, interactive art across the country. Learn more.

Black Rock City: Gone!
For the 11th year in a row, Burning Man has passed the BLM's Leave No Trace inspection. Learn more.

Burning Man Wall Calendar
The 2009-10 Burning Man Wall Calendar is now available. Here!

Read more news stories.

The Jack Rabbit Speaks
Sign up for the weekly, informative JRS Internet newsletter.

Important Dates Updated November 11, 2009

November 20
Pre-Sale Tickets on Sale
BRAF ARTumnal Gathering

November 21
Ireland Decompression
Southeast US Decompression

January 13, 2010
Burning Man Tickets on Sale

January 15, 2010
BRAF art grant application deadline

 

Stay Connected in Black Rock City Year RoundUpdated September 14, 2009

Burner Social Networking
Connect with Burners on Facebook, and tune into our @burningman and @blackrockcity Twitter feeds.

Regional Network
Get involved and stay connected to Burning Man culture year round via your local Regional Contact.

Tales from the Playa
Submit your own story, or read how Burning Man changed Cybele's life, for one.

Year Round Calendar
Year round Burner-related events!

ePlaya BBS
Missing your community? Connect with fellow Burners on the ePlaya.

Related Groups Updated July 21, 2009

Black Rock Arts Foundation
The non-profit Black Rock Arts Foundation works to bring the art and spirit of Burning Man back home and into our daily lives, through public art, community and civic participation. Learn more and make a donation!

Black Rock Solar
Black Rock solar is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that builds low or no cost solar power in underserved communities, while teaching people how to install renewable energy. Learn more.

Burners Without Borders
BWB facilitates volunteers interested in taking Burning Man principles from the playa out in the world by gifting their time and talents to help others and better our world. Learn more.

Burning Man Marketplace Updated October 9, 2009

Our marketplace features the 2009-10 Wall Calendar; the 2009 poster; an amazingly high-resolution poster of Black Rock City 2008; and the Burn on the Bayou DVD, telling the Burners Without Borders story ... and more.