How much does it cost to go to Burning Man?

How much does it cost to go to Burning Man?

Burning Man is a free community inside — instead of booking entertainment, it encourages participants to perform for the community free of charge. It also doesn't sell goods. But the cost of attending Burning Man can come to thousands of dollars between tickets, transportation, accommodations, supplies, and costumes.

How do you get invited to Burning Man?

Your local community likely has an email list and online group you can join. Check out the Regionals Global Directory and attend a local meetup or Burning Man event! You'll meet great people and likely meet camps who are traveling to Burning Man in Nevada this year.

Can you go to Burning Man alone?

Regardless of whether you attend Burning Man as a solo traveler or with a group of people, you hold the choice in your hands to be surrounded by others or step out on your own—both options are completely expected and acceptable.

Are there showers at Burning Man?

You have to bring your own water to shower at Burning Man, and if your camp doesn't have an RV or a solar shower, you're SOL.

Can you buy food at Burning Man?

But, despite the large number of people setting up camp in a remote location, Burning Man organizers say that attendees need to bring all of their supplies because only two items are sold on-site: coffee and ice. ... No food or sundry items are sold anywhere in Black Rock City," says the Burning Man website's FAQ section.

Is Burning Man clothing optional?

When it's nearly 100 degrees at Burning Man, an annual, nine-day art event and temporary community in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, clothing tends to be limited, and oftentimes even optional. But for those who do choose to wear clothing, Burning Man is all about the costumes.

Can you drink alcohol at Burning Man?

Just because your friends may party or drink alcohol in moderation outside of Burning Man, don't expect them to be moderate while camping with you in the Black Rock Desert.

How much does it cost to get a ticket to Burning Man?

• Open to everyone. This is the first opportunity to acquire a Burning Man ticket, but you pay a huge premium to do so. These tickets are priced substantially higher than normal tickets and come with zero additional privileges. You are paying extra entirely to secure a ticket. In 2018, these tickets were $990 and $1200 (plus fees).

What can you buy with money at Burning Man?

• The only thing you can buy with money at BM is ice. Otherwise the entire playa operates on a thriving gift economy. There is free food and drinks at every turn, free alcohol is omnipresent (people are begging people to take it by the end of the week), and most burners bring unique presents to give out to special people they meet on the playa.

Can you go to Burning Man with your partner?

• If you and your partner are going to Burning Man together and don’t already have boundaries firmly discussed and in place, B.E.D. might be a good place to start, to figure out what the best way is for both of you to engage with the often hypersexual world around you.

How much does it cost to clean the playa at Burning Man?

• Regulars also say it’s common to get socked with a cleaning fee on rentals ($100 to $150 seems to be common) after the fact because the playa is so dusty. And everyone driving in must pay an extra $80 when buying Burning Man tickets for a parking pass.