Not a festival — a temporary city in the dust where self-expression IS the lineup
Melodic / DeepHouse / Tech HouseCamping festivalMega🔥 sells out fast
📅 When & how long
Typical timing: Late Aug-Early Sept (Aug / Sep) · ~8 days
Exact dates change yearly — always confirm on the official site before booking.
💸 What it costs
GA tickets: $575+ & vehicle pass (estimate — verify before buying)
Budget all-in (ticket + travel + stay) depends on where you start — the FestDNA quiz calculates it from your home city.
🌡️ Weather reality
Typical window: Aug / Sep — Late Aug-Early Sept
Desert swings hard: 95°F+ days, surprisingly cold nights — pack both sunscreen and a warm layer
Dust is constant. Bandana or dust mask + sealable bags for electronics
🎒 Pack smart
Tent with real stakes + sleeping pad (the ground always wins otherwise)
Headlamp or clip light for the campsite at 4am
Camp shoes you can sacrifice + warm sleep layer
Trash bags — pack it in, pack it out
Bag size, hydration-pack and prohibited-item policies for Burning Man haven't been verified by us yet — check the official site before you pack. We never guess the rules.
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