Burning Man
Annual experimental festival based in Nevada
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| April 28 2025 |
AfrikaBurn
AfrikaBurn scheduled at Quaggafontein with an estimated 10,500 participants, theme 'Out Of The Blue'
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| April 16 2025 |
Regional Burning Man events
Blazing Swan event scheduled for April 16-22 near Kulin, Western Australia.
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| 2025 | Temple of the Deep designed by Miguel Arraiz, a high sanctuary inspired by volcanic rock, featuring seven entrances representing stages of grief and symbolizing resilience through imperfection. |
| 2024 |
AfrikaBurn
Carmel Ives created the 'LuminEssence' Temple artwork at AfrikaBurn.
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| 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Transformus returns to its original location in North Carolina after previous relocations.
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| 2024 | Temple of Together designed by Caroline Ghosn, featuring a Central Chamber surrounded by 'Chapels of Wishes' within a fenced courtyard. |
| December 25 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
GVIAS announces on the Burn in the Forest website that the event would be renamed 'What If' for the 2025 event.
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| December 19 2024 | CEO Marian Goodell emailed supporters noting the project still requires $14 million to meet its financial goal for the 2025 festival. |
| October 2024 | The Burning Man Project launched a fundraising campaign aiming to collect $20 million. |
| October 18 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burn2 presents 'Octoburn: Curiouser & Curiouser' virtual event in Second Life from October 18-27, 2024, exploring creative themes.
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| August 26 2024 | It was reported that tickets remained unsold for the first time since 2011. |
| August 25 2024 | A female participant died on the first day of the Burning Man festival. |
| July 26 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burn2 hosts 'Conception: Whimsy' virtual event in Second Life from July 26-28, 2024, featuring digital art and community participation.
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| June 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burning Seed ownership transferred from Red Earth City Pty Ltd to community ownership.
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| May 30 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Third annual Somewhere Burning Man regional event planned for May 30 - June 5, 2024 in Portugal.
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| May 23 2024 |
Playa del Fuego
Playa del Fuego spring event is scheduled to begin in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, running from May 23 to May 27.
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| April 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Emergence, a regional Burning Man event in South Carolina, is scheduled to take place on a nature reserve near Charleston. The event will be limited to approximately 800 attendees and will be guided by Burning Man's 10 principles. It is not officially sanctioned due to being a 21+ event, which is required because of South Carolina's liquor laws and insurance requirements.
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| April 30 2024 |
AfrikaBurn
AfrikaBurn takes place at Quaggafontein with approximately 10,500 participants under the theme 'CREATION'
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| April 22 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Celtic Burn unofficial regional Burn event inspired by the 10 Principles of Burning Man, to be held in Scotland from April 22-29.
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| March 22 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burn2 holds 'Burnal Equinox: Hope Springs Eternal' virtual event in Second Life from March 22-24, 2024.
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| January 26 2024 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burn2 organizes 'Winter Burn: Dreamcatchers in the Snow' virtual event in Second Life from January 26-28, 2024.
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| 2023 |
AfrikaBurn
Carmel Ives created the 'Transcendence' Temple artwork at AfrikaBurn.
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| 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
Where the Sheep Sleep continued in Zeewolde with approximately 1400 participants.
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| 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
SideBurn emerged as the Ontario Regional Burn event after a three-year hiatus of Regional Burn Events in the area.
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| 2023 | Climate activists blockaded the road into Black Rock City to protest the event's environmental impact. |
| 2023 | Burning Man filed a lawsuit against geothermal energy exploration in the Nevada desert, challenging a proposed renewable energy project near their annual event site. |
| 2023 | Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen noted significant post-event littering, including abandoned vehicles, highlighting ongoing challenges with the event's cleanup efforts. |
| 2023 | Temple of the Heart designed by Ela Madej and Reed Finlay, conceived as an inverted desert flower with a Rose Altar, Heart Chamber, and Ring of Offerings to symbolize connection, love, and reflection. |
| November 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burning Japan continued to be hosted at the same location as 2022, maintaining the tradition of burning a Phoenix effigy and integrating local cultural experiences.
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| November 18 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
London Decompression end-of-year burner event held in central London on November 18.
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| October 12 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
Second edition of Flamingalo Burning Man regional event planned for October 12-15, 2023 in Portugal.
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| October 6 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burn2 hosts 'Octoburn 2023: Animalia' virtual event in Second Life from October 6-15, 2023.
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| September 2023 | During Labor Day weekend, Burning Man experienced severe rainfall and flooding, causing a site-wide lockdown that prevented vehicle movement. Organizers issued a Wet Playa Survival Guide, advising participants to conserve resources and stay in safe spaces. One person died, and thousands of attendees were stranded at the event site. |
| September 14 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
MicroBurn regional Burn event in Powys, Wales, with a maximum capacity of 175 participants, held from September 14-18.
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| September 6 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
Schloss Schönburn regional Burn planned at Schloss Drosendorf in Lower Austria from September 6-10.
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| July 14 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burn2 presents 'Conception: ...IN SPAAAACE!' virtual event in Second Life from July 14-16, 2023.
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| June 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
L'OsstidBurn continues as an annual event (resuming after pandemic interruptions), attracting 500 volunteers and lasting 5 days in June.
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| June 11 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
YOUtopia annual regional 4-day Burning Man campout concludes in Jacumba, California at De Anza Springs Resorts San Diego
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| June 10 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burn2 holds a pop-up event 'Dancing in Space with H00GiE in the Cube' on June 10, 2023.
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| June 7 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
YOUtopia annual regional 4-day Burning Man campout begins in Jacumba, California at De Anza Springs Resorts San Diego
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| May 22 2023 |
Regional Burning Man events
Burning Nest regional Burn event held in Devon, UK, with a maximum capacity of 999 participants, running from May 22-29.
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| April 24 2023 |
AfrikaBurn
AfrikaBurn held at Quaggafontein with around 9,500 participants, themed 'SPACE'
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| 2022 |
AfrikaBurn
Carmel Ives created the 'Gaia's Song' Temple artwork at AfrikaBurn.
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| 2022 |
Regional Burning Man events
The Borderland festival returned to Sweden, taking place for the first time on property owned by the non-profit organization, purchased after the 2020 event was cancelled.
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| 2022 |
Regional Burning Man events
First edition of Flamingalo Burning Man regional event in Portugal, with approximately 100 participants.
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| 2022 |
Regional Burning Man events
Nowhere continued to grow, reaching approximately 3,600 participants, solidifying its position as a significant pan-European Burning Man regional event.
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| 2022 |
Regional Burning Man events
Where the Sheep Sleep returned to Zeewolde and grew to about 1400 participants.
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| 2022 |
Regional Burning Man events
First Lantern Burn event held in Taiwan, currently pursuing official Burning Man regional event status.
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| 2022 |
Regional Burning Man events
To The Moon increases its population capacity to 1500 participants.
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