RECURRING EVENT
Burning Man
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EVENT OVERVIEW
About Burning Man
Burning Man began in 1986 when Larry Harvey and Jerry James built and burned a wooden figure on San Francisco’s Baker Beach. The gathering later developed into Black Rock City in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
HOW IT DEVELOPED
Event History
Burning Man’s official historical timeline documents the event year by year, including population, themes and the shift from its San Francisco origins to Nevada.
WHY HERE
Location History
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BY THE NUMBERS
Attendance History
| Edition | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Burning Man 2025 | Black Rock City, Black Rock Desert, NV, United States | 72,181Official Burning Man timeline population. |
FACT CHECK
Sources & Verification
Primary source: Burning Man Project historical timeline
Last verified: August 28, 2026
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