Burning Man live stream: where to watch
Quick answer
- As of Oct 27, 2026: Burning Man 2026 streamed live on YouTube, August 31 – September 712. Next dates and any stream haven't been announced.
- Where: YouTube, free to watch (2026 edition)1.
- Live streams on record: 2026, 2025.
- Official YouTube channel: Burning Man Project (76K subscribers).
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Where to watch Burning Man live
Livestreaming from the playa is not approved for media projects. The only streaming from the playa that is permitted is the official Burning Man Webcast. BMIR broadcasts from the playa 24/7 starting the Wednesday before the gates open to the public, and can be heard through the I Heart Radio app during the event.34
When Burning Man's official YouTube channel goes live, our Watch page and the Burning Man festival page play the stream automatically. A monitor checks the channel every 10 minutes while the festival is on.
Burning Man live stream history
| Year | Where | Stages | Live? | What happened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | YouTube | — | Live | A livestream of Black Rock City launched on August 26, 2025, and the Man burn was streamed on the Burning Man Project YouTube channel.56 |
What gets streamed
Burning Man's stages, as named on its own site and channels: No Main Stage27.
Burning Man next edition
Next dates and any stream haven't been announced.
FAQ
- Is Burning Man live streamed?
- Yes. Burning Man 2026 streamed live on YouTube, August 31 – September 7.
- Is the Burning Man live stream free?
- The 2026 stream was free to watch on YouTube.
- When is the next Burning Man live stream?
- Next dates and any stream haven't been announced.
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Sources (7)
- https://burningman.org/live-webcast/
- https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/preparation/faq/
- https://burningman.org/news/press-media/press-apply/
- https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/volunteering/radio/
- https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/burning-man-2025-livestream-21016277.php
- https://www.youtube.com/c/burningman/live
- https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/preparation/first-timers-guide/