Make Black Rock City a reality for many and receive convenient access to purchase 2025 tickets
“Burning Man is a spark for a better world, where people can discover the most beautiful aspects of themselves and share them with others. That spark needs to continue!” – Jan Willem van der Hogen
The Principles of Radical Inclusion and Gifting are at the heart of the Patron of Black Rock City program. This is a new opportunity to make the dream of going to the playa a reality for others — opening doors so more dusty humans can participate in the authentic connection and limitless possibilities that Black Rock City enables.
When you become a Patron of Black Rock City, you support Burning Man participants, finance Honoraria art grants and other programs that nurture creativity in Black Rock City, and secure direct and easy access to purchase tickets to Black Rock City 2025. Your generous contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Become a Patron of Black Rock City today!
HERE’S HOW THE PATRON OF BLACK ROCK CITY PROGRAM WORKS:
- The Patron of Black Rock City opens on Tuesday, January 28, 2025; it will be available for a limited time.
- There will be up to 1,000 opportunities to contribute and reserve your ticket purchase; the amount per contribution is $2,500 (with the opportunity to give more).
- Each reservation gives you a direct link to purchase 1 (one) ticket to Black Rock City 2025 and up to 1 (one) Vehicle Pass. Yes, you can contribute more than once to secure multiple tickets.
- Patron of Black Rock City contributions are nonrefundable and nontransferable. However, when you purchase your reserved tickets, these tickets will be fully transferable (subject to ticketing terms and conditions).
- As a Patron of Black Rock City, you will not have to create an account with our ticketing partner to buy your ticket(s), and you will have an extended window of time during which you can purchase ticket(s).
- There will be no Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) ticket sale in 2025. Full Black Rock City ticket information is available at tickets.burningman.org.
YOUR gift to become a Patron of Black Rock City opens new possibilities for creativity and connection — making sure we build the Best Burning Man Ever in 2025. Whereas most festivals subsidize their ticket costs through corporate sponsorship, VIP benefits, and merchandise (the total of which can account for between 25-30% of an event’s revenue), the Burning Man Project nonprofit relies on philanthropic programs such as the Patron of Black Rock City to offset increasing costs, which have eclipsed the price of tickets for a number of years.
Becoming a Patron of Black Rock City closes when the allocation of 1,000 is fulfilled — so get on it today! All Patrons of Black Rock City will receive an email with details to purchase Black Rock City 2025 ticket(s).
Become a Patron of Black Rock City today!
Please confirm the tax-deductibility of this donation with your tax advisor. Burning Man Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax ID #45-2638273.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PATRON OF BLACK ROCK CITY
- Q: What is a Patron of Black Rock City?
Radical Inclusion and Gifting are at the heart of the Patron of Black Rock City program which helps underwrite event costs, keeping ticket prices accessible and the event culturally diverse — all while receiving a tax deduction and securing convenient access to purchase Black Rock City 2025 tickets (without needing to create an account with our ticketing partner, and with an extended window during which to purchase their ticket(s)).
Generous donations have a profound impact and we thank you for helping keep the fire burning!
- Q: How does this work, and what do I get for becoming a Patron of Black Rock City?
Simply follow this link to make a donation. You can make a donation of $2,500, or multiple donations of $2,500.
Following the donation, all Patrons of Black Rock City will receive an email in February with details about how to purchase Black Rock City 2025 tickets. Black Rock City 2025 ticketing details will be announced in early February. Your purchase window will be more flexible than anything we’ve offered in past years, and if, for some reason, you’re unable to purchase during your purchase window please reach out to us at ticketsupport@burningman.org for assistance.
- Q: How long is this available?
Patron of Black Rock City is a limited opportunity that closes when the allocation of 1,000 is fulfilled. Burning Man Project had a similar program in April 2021 as we headed back to Black Rock City. It was widely regarded and sold out very quickly.
- Q: Is this a ticket sale?
No. Becoming a Patron of Black Rock City is an opportunity to make a philanthropic gift which helps provide access for others by subsidizing Black Rock City costs — all while receiving a tax deduction and securing easy access to purchase event tickets. All Patrons of Black Rock City will receive an email in February 2025 with details to purchase BRC 2025 tickets. Black Rock City 2025 ticketing details will be announced in early February. Patrons will not have to create an account with our ticketing partner, and will have an extended window during which to purchase their ticket(s).
- Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, to the extent permitted by law. Burning Man Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax ID #45-2638273.
- Q: Is my donation refundable?
No, donations are not refundable. This is a charitable contribution to a tax deductible organization and cannot be returned for any reason. Please see the Patron of Black Rock City terms and conditions for more information.
- Q: Will I be charged any additional taxes or fees when I donate to become a Patron of Black Rock City?
Nope, Burning Man Project is covering the cost of the credit card processing fees and service fees for your donation.
- Q: What are the 2025 ticket prices?
Full ticket info is available at tickets.burningman.org.
- Q: Can I participate in other BRC 2025 ticket sales besides the ones that I will be offered to purchase tickets in after becoming a Patron of Black Rock City?
Yes. Patrons of Black Rock City may participate in other BRC 2025 ticket sales.
- Q: Can I become a Patron of Black Rock City now but defer my BRC ticket purchase(s) to 2026 or later?
If you’re not able to participate in Black Rock City 2025, firstly, we’ll miss you. Secondly, please reach out to us at ticketsupport@burningman.org. Perhaps you have a friend or campmate who needs access to a ticket this year, or we can discuss other options that may be available to you.
- Q: Does this relate to Burning Man Project’s recent fundraising efforts?
Yes. Contributions made through the Patron of Burning Man program go directly towards underwriting Black Rock City operational costs and keeping tickets financially accessible for more people. Burning Man Project builds Black Rock City without relying on brand sponsorship or merchandise sales. Similar to local theaters, museums and ballet companies, we are an arts nonprofit that depends on philanthropic support from the community to build Black Rock City.
- Q: When will I receive my email confirmation of my donation to become a Patron of Black Rock City?
You should receive your email confirmation shortly after you make your donation. It will come from ticketsupport@burningman.org. If you do not see your confirmation email within a few hours of your donation, please contact us at giving@burningman.org.
- Q: Once I redeem the tickets offered to me as a Patron of Black Rock City, can I gift that ticket, or sell it through STEP or transfer it to someone else?
Yes, once you have purchased your ticket(s) you are welcome to gift that ticket, sell it via STEP or transfer it to someone else.