Black Rock City 2027: Spellbound
The Man Burns In
Black Rock City 2027 will rise in the Nevada desert August 29 to September 6. The 2027 theme Spellbound celebrates playa magic, from the serendipity of resonant coincidence to the gobsmacked awe of seeing things that cannot possibly be, and yet somehow are.
Black Rock City 2027 will be a bazaar of enchantments, a midway of magical delights.
Bring your curiosities. Bring your questions. Bring your art, your stories, your visions, your experiments, your impossible ideas. Bring the spells you have inherited and the ones you are ready to cast aside. Bring your capacity for awe.
Black Rock City is ephemeral. Every year is beautifully unique. The city rises for just eight days, then disappears without a trace.
If you’re new to Burning Man — welcome! You’re embarking on a grand adventure in participatory creativity. Read the 2026 Survival Guide and the Playa Primer for essential information to help you prepare for 2027. And fill out the Volunteer Matching Quiz to join a Black Rock City crew that matches you!
We build Black Rock City together. Immerse yourself in Burning Man’s connective magic. Connect with Rising Sparks, a grassroots collective igniting next gen artists, creators, and leaders. Find your community in the Regional Network.
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Preparation Resources
Get advice, tips, and guidance on how to get ready for your best burn ever.
Survival Guide
The desert doesn’t love you. But the Survival Guide does. Your journey starts here.
Public Infrastructure
Dive into the services provided for BRC citizens to keep our city running smoothly.
Placed Art
Learn how to plan, design, build and transport your art to and from BRC.
Placed Camps
Camps large and small bring their gifts to share with residents of Black Rock City.
Mutant Vehicles
Building mobile art isn’t easy, but the DMV helps you navigate.