Burning Man

Burning Man is not a conventional gated concert venue and does not publish a standard concert-style bag policy. Participants must follow Black Rock City prohibited-item, vehicle, and survival guidance.

The Gate opens in early August for pre-event traffic (only people with early entry passes are allowed in prior to the first day of the event), then opens for all participants at 12:01 am on the Sunday prior to the Man Burn, and is open 24 hours a day throughout the event.

Black Rock City vehicle access requires event credentials and adherence to the current arrival, departure, Gate, and vehicle-pass rules. Do not navigate to the event using an ordinary map pin.

Burning Man Project runs its own rideshare board on Spark, and you can also arrange a ride on the regional sections of the ePlaya Bulletin Board, especially the Reno ride-share board.

Black Rock City is wheelchair friendly and has several wheelchair accessible bathrooms; email wheelchairs@burningman.com with questions. Driving isn't allowed at the event, except Mutant Vehicles and vehicles for people with accessibility needs.

Black Rock City does not operate normal public concession stands. Participants are expected to bring sufficient food, water, and supplies and follow the current survival guide; Center Camp offerings, if any, are separately announced.

You can leave and return if you get an in and out pass at the gate. If you leave without one, you can't come back without paying full price for a new ticket.

The Box Office at the front gate opens at 9am Pacific Time Monday, August 24, 2026, and is open 24/7 through 12pm (noon) Pacific Time Saturday, September 5, 2026. Will Call means your tickets are held for pick up at the Box Office of the event.