Event List for Sunday, Aug 30

Public Bar Launch
We open the temple bar for the week. First pour is on us.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 6:00 PM, Ends 11:00 PM
Cuddle Stage
Enjoy our curated lineup of artists at our vibey, covered stage.
From 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM on Sun, Thu, Fri
Bunny Shrine
A 24/7 sanctuary dedicated to honor the mythical Great Rabbit.
From 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The Arrival
Incredible DJs play all night
Begins Sun (8/30) at 6:00 PM, Ends 6:15 PM
Miss you, neighbour! parade
Let's meet and greet to create the sense of togetherness from the very first day
Begins Sun (8/30) at 6:30 PM, Ends 7:30 PM
Welcome Home: The First Pour
Season's first glass, poured for everyone who made it through the gate.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 6:30 PM, Ends 11:45 PM
Sunset Shot of the Day
A daily ritual of surprise spirits, memorable toasts, and unforgettable sunsets
From 6:30 PM to 6:45 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Welcome Home Ritual & S'mores Party
You made it! A welcome-home ritual with savory & sweet s'mores, firelight, + tea
Begins Sun (8/30) at 6:30 PM, Ends 8:00 PM
Sensual Coconut Oil Massage for Women
Inside a private RV, please be clean and showered, based on availability.
From 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Get Some Stripes & First Stampede
Sunset Herd Gathering
Begins Sun (8/30) at 6:30 PM, Ends 7:00 PM
Glow & Behold
Glow Pickleball After Dark
From 7:00 PM to 11:45 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Honky Tonk & Hot Dogs
Saddle up for a honky-tonk hootenanny! Hot dogs, cold beer & two-steppin'.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:00 PM, Ends 9:00 PM
The Sunset Social
Join us nightly at sunset for punny food, cold drinks, and questionable humor.
From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Welcome Home Party!
The build is over the gates are open and it's time to boogie!
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:00 PM, Ends Mon at 2:00 AM
Pretty Cool Tarot & Paco's Coffee
Celebrate the Canopy Opening! Tarot, Aura Readings, Crafts, & Coffee all week.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:00 PM, Ends 10:00 PM
Espresso Martini Night Party
Get properly caffeinated before you hit the playa with our Espresso Martini
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Sun, Thu
Everything Is an Instrument Junk Jam
We provide weird instruments: gongs, found percussion. Just play!
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:00 PM, Ends 8:15 PM
The Builders Ball
You built the magic. Tools down, now we dance. Let loose in the Cloud!
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:00 PM, Ends Mon at 1:00 AM
Night DJ Sets
Sunset to late, back to back on the Esplanade stage.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:00 PM, Ends 11:45 PM
White Wednesday blacklight / bodypaint
Wear your crisp white / become the canvas. Start the evening with us and glow on
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:00 PM, Ends 10:00 PM
Welcome 2026 Don't Panic Party
As the gates open, let's dream together of the week ahead: party, DJ
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:00 PM, Ends 10:00 PM
Cross the Gates of Liberation
Cross the Gate. Leave behind what no longer serves you. Walk out lighter.
From 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Church & Churros
Need to let loose and get it off your chest? Repent, and be absolved with some
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:30 PM, Ends 8:30 PM
Grape Escape Wine Tasting
Sip some wine while the sun kisses the sky.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:30 PM, Ends 8:30 PM
Come hang on the Stoop
We are open and hosting. Come meet neighbors and make new friends.
From 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri
The Gothic Folly Opening
Welcome the opening of the Folly with music, ritual, and light.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:30 PM, Ends 8:30 PM
Proper Hug Formation and Breath Atelier
Perfect mix of Oxytocin, Vibration, Safety, and Regulation
Begins Sun (8/30) at 7:45 PM, Ends 8:00 PM
Night Swim
Welcome home, shrimp! Lifeguards are on duty, so come meet your neighbors.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends 9:00 PM
S'Mores: The Core of Camping
A childhood Axis Mundi of fire, sugar, stories, and sweet memories.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends 9:00 PM
The HoloSphere and InfiniCube
Trip the light fantastic in these visually vivid LED and mirrored works of art.
From 8:00 PM to 11:45 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Alcoholics Anonymous - Open Meeting
Need a meeting? Overdid it again and thinking of making changes? Join us!
From 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
THE YES SPECTACULAR!
The annual celebration of YES to start the burn. Bring all your YES energy!
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends Mon at 2:00 AM
Dance Schmance
Our KAIF lounge is your gateway to an unforgettable Burning Man 2026 kickoff.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends Mon at 12:00 AM
Kickoff Party: Open Mic and Live Music
Swing by to enjoy our talent or share yours. Let's celebrate coming home!
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends 10:00 PM
Playa is Closed Party
Burning Man is CLOSED, GO HOME: Opening Night Snark Party.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends 11:45 PM
Welcome Home Party
The city is alive. Celebrate being home with DJs, dancing, and playa energy.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends Mon at 3:00 AM
Light Echos
Play with the interactive LED art. Deeper interaction if a camper hosts.
From 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Luminescent Grand
A mesmerizing concert of sound and light - a grand piano synced with a cathedral
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends 11:00 PM
Close Up Magic Show, Tarot and Cocktails
Mystical concoctions, expert magicians, tarot, and the impossible-up close
From 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Party Together
Dancing music in our lounge with open bar with gin and bubbles
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends 11:45 PM
Bounce on it crazy style!
Come bounce on it with friends and strangers. Blindfold optional.
From 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri
New BEEginnings Welcome Party
Waggle your bee-hind to House music while getting buzzed
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends Mon at 2:00 AM
Fire Activation: Opening the Portal
Surprise musical guests open the portal. Bring an instrument, sit in. Fire
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends 9:00 PM
NU DISCO, WHO DIS?
Special musical guest spinning funk, house, and nu disco delights.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:00 PM, Ends 9:00 PM
Welcome Home Celebration
A small arrival gathering to land, reconnect, and start the week.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 8:30 PM, Ends 8:45 PM
The Fire Gnome Remembers
The pipe is lit, the flames ablaze. The gnome remembers. Come feed the gnome
From 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue
Unhappy Hours
Drink Shit & Die. Serving our classics as well as nightly specials.
From 8:45 PM to 11:45 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Intergalactic Stand Up Show
Nationally touring comics, locally sourced dust! Bring all your holes!
From 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Black Light Art Gallery
Sit back and chill with our 3D glasses, old school.
From 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Rope & Fire Performance
After our Fire Play Class, we demonstrate and explore new ways to feel the burn.
Begins Sun (8/30) at 9:00 PM, Ends 10:00 PM