Second burn

Been before? Start with what broke.

The second year is not a new census category we can quote. It is the year you stop guessing about shade, power, and sleep. First-timers were still 28.4% of the 2025 city, which means a lot of people around you are not on year two. Black Rock City Census

What we will not upgrade for you with a fake list

Stake the shade. That advice does not expire. r/BurningMan, things you wish you knew

2027 ticket dates are still TBD — check the official ticketing page, even if you have done this before. TBD — check the official ticketing page

If this is year one, use the first-timer pages. This cluster is for a return. RV for your first burnAmazon to Reno

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What we would open

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Burner Supply, for the gear desk.

Last updated Nov 5, 2026. Where a figure is not published, this site says TBD next to the official link.