Burning Man 2023 ran from August 27, 2023 to September 4, 2023 in Black Rock Desert, Nevada.

Key dates at a glance

  • Event start: August 27, 2023.
  • Event end: September 4, 2023 (Labor Day).
  • Duration: 9 days, as is typical for the event.

Quick context

Burning Man 2023 was the 35th edition of the event, held in Black Rock City, a temporary city built in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. It followed the usual pattern of ending on Labor Day, which in 2023 fell on September 4.

Late in the week, heavy rain turned large parts of the playa into mud, stranding many attendees and significantly affecting departures and scheduled activities.

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