Live Webcast
Even with terrible weather and a significant technical glitch the 2025 Burning Man Live webcast was a success. Given the down-to-the-wire changes in streaming providers, we present the full recording of the The Man burn here:
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I submit a message to the temple?
Return to this page closer to the event. You can submit a request via a form that will be available on this page.
What is the link to the webcast video?
When will the link go live?
Some time around Gate open at 12:01am.
Why does the angle look different from past years?
The camera has been relocated to the BMIR radio tower directly on the Esplanade, so the 2025 views will differ from past streams.
Where is the live chat?
The Slack, Discord and Facebook communities below are managed by Remote Participants — not by the BMwebcast team and are available year round.
We also encourage Remote Participation in a variety of online communities:
Is there audio with the webcast?
Yes, we regularly key up the microphone for conversations with guests. Burning Man Live podcast will also be joining us again (see below for details)
There will also be live commentary during the Man Burn but generally not the Temple Burn.
When and where is the Playa Postcard happening?
There isn’t a specific postcard time scheduled but dusty participants are encouraged to find OC-11, this year at BMIR Camp.
Can I follow the Webcast on social media?
We won’t be streaming on these channels, but we will be sharing updates from the Webcast crew via @bmwebcast on Instagram
Who else is talking on the webcast this year?
The webcast is partnering with the Burning Man Live podcast, which will record from OC-11 in the mornings. See the bottom of this page for details on the interview schedule.
Why do you not stream BMIR on the audio channel?
Can I record and share the video?
No. The webcast is original content for which the BMwebcast team holds copyright. Social media platforms require that you own the rights to what you upload. Recording or re-streaming this webcast violates both copyright law and platform Terms of Service.
Violations will be addressed with legal DMCA take-down notices. These protections exist to Ensure Consent and Respect for Privacy of all participants on the playa.
Can I embed the webcast stream?
Embedding the webcast is no longer open by default. Beginning with 2026, explicit permission is required to embed the official webcast stream on any website or service, and only under certain conditions. These will be elaborated on in the summer of 2026.
Unauthorized embedding behind a paywall, or use of the embed to promote or monetize unrelated services, is prohibited and subject to Burning Man Trademark and Copyright Enforcement.
What is permitted:
Remote watch parties (for example, Zoom rooms, freely accessible VR environments like Second Life “Burn2” are allowed, as long as no video or audio recording of the webcast occurs. Recording those watch parties will be treated as a violation and subject to DMCA action.
Can I take and share a screencap of the webcast?
Yes, generally permitted as long as it does not violate the privacy of any participants.
Please tag our Instagram account or your favorite social media with #BMwebcast!
Can I set up my own livestream at Burning Man?
No. Please read this Journal post to understand why.
What kind of tech is used in the Webcast?
The camera in use in 2025 is the Axis Communications Q6355 PTZ dome camera. Livepeer is the CDN for both the video stream other AI interactivity. Email Motorbike if you want to nerd out on the details.
The Burning Man LIVE Podcast, Live on the Black Rock City Webcast
For the second year, Burning Man Project’s in-house podcast Burning Man LIVE was broadcasting episodes as they happen in real time from Black Rock City. Host Stuart Mangrum spoke with fascinating humans every morning on Pacific Time.
Missed the live stream? We’ve recorded and published the episodes on the Burning Man Live podcasts page, and conveniently linked them below.
- Sunday, August 24 @ 10:15am PT
Ranger Keeper: Black Rock Ranger and Gerlach K-12 Principal
Ranger Keeper is one of the people in khaki who dedicates their Burn to community safety and conflict mediation. Off playa, she is Stacey Black, Principal of the Gerlach K-12 School in the nearby town next to the playa. We’ll talk about what it’s like to live and work inside the Ranger world, what it takes to be an effective leader in a small community, and how those two roles intersect. - Monday, August 25 @ 10am PT
John Jennifer Marx: Architect and creator of The Museum of No Spectators
John Jennifer Marx is a multifaceted creative: architect, poet, Burner, and cultural visionary. Their practice, grounded in emotional resonance and cultural abundance, has shaped both Silicon Valley architecture and transformative art experiences in Black Rock City. One of their celebrated creations is The Museum of No Spectators, a living canvas and participatory museum that reimagines how we engage with art. - Tuesday, August 26 @ 11:30am PT
Jon and Zolie Sarriugarte: Artists, Entrepreneurs and Mutant Vehicle Fabricators
Meet two members of Empire of Dirt, the family behind some of Black Rock City’s most recognizable mutant vehicles, from mechanized snails to LED serpents blending mechanical ingenuity with sculptural storytelling. Stuart will speak with Jon and Zolie about balancing family life with radical art-making, and how creativity passes from one generation to the next. - Wednesday, August 27 @ 10am PT
Michael Christian: Artist
Journey through the steel and stories of Michael Christian’s monumental art. Hear veteran structural sculptor Michael Christian go deep and wide about his Burning Man art, from a tree of bones to a 65-foot tall tower.