“Axis Mundi” is 2026 Burning Man theme: an invitation to participate, connect, and live the shared ethos of Burning Man, including in Black Rock City 2026 and all around the world. In an increasingly divided world, Burning Man uplifts humanity and brings people together through its creative culture. The Burning Man annual theme provides inspiration for everything from applications to the 2026 Honoraria Art Grant program and 2026 Temple and Man designs, to mutant vehicle plans, costume creations, and theme camp activations.
“In our increasingly divided and divisive world, Burning Man is a powerful unifying force – said Stuart Mangrum of Burning Man’s Philosophical Center, author of the theme – Axis Mundi reflects that, and celebrates the ways we are creating a new social reality fueled by creativity, generosity, inclusivity, and everything else that’s implicit in our Principles”.
Burning Man 2026 is scheduled from August 30th to September 7th; the nonprofit’s annual gathering in Black Rock City, Nevada will again bring together over 70,000 participants from more than 100 countries, this time under the theme of Axis Mundi, to build art, camps, and mutant vehicles, and create connection and joy.
The spirit of gifting within Burning Man culture is represented in Black Rock City’s tiered and flexible ticket model, which gives participants the chance to “pay your way” at $775 or “give the gift” at higher price points, the proceeds from which subsidize “get the gift” reduced-priced tickets in later sales and help to make participation in Black Rock City a reality for more people.
All the details about 2026 Burning Man tickets:
- Tickets include: $775 “pay your way” tickets, and “give the gift” $975, $1,500, and $3,000 tickets.
- A limited number of $675 “get the gift” tickets will be available.
- Registration is required and is open from Jan. 26 through Feb. 3 at 12pm Pacific.
- Sale begins Feb. 4 at 12pm Pacific.
- New this year, a payment plan is available.
- All tickets, regardless of price, grant participants the same thing — entry to co-create the annual gathering.
- Subsequent spring & summer sales and related ticket tiers will be based on tier availability.
Further info here.
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