New to burners
If you’re new to burners or Burning Man culture, welcome.
This is a decentralized network of communities shaped by shared values, participation, and connection. There’s no single way to be part of it, and no single place where it all happens.
What is this?
Burning Man started as a temporary city built in the Nevada desert, centered around art, self-expression, and community.
What you’re seeing here is how that culture shows up locally, through communities, events, and relationships that exist year-round.
The Ten Principles
Many people in burner communities orient around a set of shared values known as the Ten Principles.
👉 Learn more about the Ten Principles
The Eleventh Principle
The Ten Principles are a foundation for Burner culture.
Over time, many in the community have also emphasized the importance of consent in how these principles are practiced.
👉 Learn more about the 11th Principle: Consent
What does participation look like?
Participation can look like a lot of things:
- attending a meetup
- creating art
- hosting a gathering
- joining a conversation
- helping build something with others
There’s no single path, just ways to plug in.
Where to go next
👉 Explore local communities
Find communities based on where you are
👉 Join the conversations
Connect with people in real time
👉 Explore special interest groups
Find communities based on shared interests and identities
You don’t need to have everything figured out to get involved. Start where you are, follow what resonates, and see where it takes you.