Welcome to the Renaissance Program—a bold initiative to co-create the future of Burning Man through actively building community. Enter Renaissance Champions—cultural facilitators who will help shape Burning Man’s trajectory by bringing fresh perspectives into our community. You’re invited to spark the next wave of Burners through your networks of creatives, makers, dreamers, and doers who will contribute their unique magic to Black Rock City.
Consider this an invitation to the Renaissance!
Application Period
The Renaissance Champion Program application period opened on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12pm (noon) PST. Please complete the interest form HERE.
This program is not first come, first served, so you do not need to rush to apply; however, you should not wait until too late in the year to apply because applications may close once we receive enough applications.
Program Guidelines:
The application has more detailed instructions, but here’s what you need to know so you can be prepared to apply.
What Makes a Champion?
You can’t wait to feel the dust again, or perhaps for the first time. You yearn to dance beneath the stars. You know what it means to create without limits. You want to be part of bringing the next wave of Burners to Black Rock City, seeding the future of the culture. You are the champion that that embodies Axis Mundi.
As a Renaissance Champion, you’ll request tickets to share and receive an Access Code, giving you and your invitees access to a portal with a small, dedicated pool of Renaissance Tickets. These tickets will be available at all pricing tiers $675 and up. That accessibility depends on a pay-what-you-can-afford ecosystem. Please encourage folks to purchase at the level that makes sense for them.
This is more than an invitation—it’s a call to co-create the best Burning Man EVER alongside the people you’d love to burn with.
Your Role as a Champion
- Share your Access Code intentionally—invite those interested in attending Black Rock City, or those who might need a little nudge. 🙂
- Guide new Burners to be positive community contributors with the handy Renaissance Resource Guide you’ll receive soon.
- Keep your code private (no social media or public sharing—this will result in deactivating the code). We trust you to make meaningful invitations.
Why Become a Champion?
- Because you are excited to invite people who want to experience Black Rock City
- Because you know folks who will get a lot from—and contribute to—Black Rock City
- Because you want to help simplify the road to Black Rock City for those who wish to participate
- Because you like to make magic happen for others
How Do I Become a Champion?
Simply complete the Renaissance Ticket Request Form, and we’ll get back to you within two weeks.
International Applicants
We welcome applications from around the world! Documents in languages other than English are accepted. If possible please translate them, but if that is not possible please provide a brief explanation of the document’s content.
We welcome international applicants to The Renaissance Program. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for:
- Obtaining any necessary travel visas
- Securing transportation to the United States
- Complying with all U.S. travel regulations
We understand that securing a visa or making international travel arrangements can be challenging, and we encourage applicants to plan accordingly.
For additional questions, please refer to the Renaissance Program FAQ.