There are also some semi-regular burns around Europe. Check out the Swiss Burner's Facebook page for their events for instance. Or check out Milano Burning Thursdays. Or you may be interested in London Burning Pub.. Burning Man in 2026
April
Helsinki Decompression
03 April - 05 April
Finland
Finland has its own burn!
‘Helsinki Decompression is a unique carnival of creativity and co-creation. It’s a celebration of community and its people – their art, performances, music and the joy of togetherness. The purpose of the event is to invite our community to decompress the weight of
May
Burning Nest
18 May - 24 May
England
The Burning Nest is another gathering inspired by Burning Man, but they go their own way and sell ‘memberships’ rather than tickets to help everyone understand that it’s not about coming along and staring at a stage.
It is a celebration of human creativity, a spontaneous community
June
Kiez Burn
23 June - 29 June
Germany
Kiez Burn is a five day mini-Burn inspired by the now worldwide Burning Man vibe.
So it’s based on autonomy, self-expression and performance arts. The organizers say: “The purpose of this local burn is to bring together individuals from the global and local community who share a passion for
Where the Sheep Sleep TBC
30 June - 30 June
Netherlands
Where the Sheep Sleep is a Burning Man event.
The participants make the event what it is. That means YOU are in charge of your own experience! It is an opportunity for everyone to be the most amazing and unexpected version they can be! The festival organisers say: “Where The Sheep Sleep is mor
July
Nowhere Festival
07 July - 12 July
Spain
A Burning Man event.
What happens at Nowhere? A lot of things! Basically, what happens and what is there is what you bring with YOU, what YOU want to share. And, what the other participants want to share. This can be an art project, performance project, innovation project, workshop, event, art-car,
Borderland
20 July - 26 July
Sweden
Borderland is a festival gathering sustained by co-creators rather than spectators.
A place to be and basic amenities are provided, but otherwise, hugs are the only currency. It’s very hard to get a place, however, and a lottery is held usually in February to see who gets to buy a ticket…
Art Baer Burn TBC
31 July - 31 July
Germany
Art Baer is a regional burn that focuses on, well, art… The organisers say: ‘Art has always been an integral part of all Burn-Events.
Strictly speaking since Larry Harvey burned the first wooden effigy in 1986 on Baker Beach in San Francisco. ART BAER is a magical event that is all about
September
Microburn TBC
30 September - 30 September
UK
The MicroBurn is a not-for-profit community that is inspired by Burning Man principles.
The festival organisers say: “We MicroBurners like to enjoy ourselves. We cannot deny that we have loads of fun. However, we are also very aware of the impact we, as human beings, make on the environment, a