COMING UP IN CHICAGO!

Our vibrant city is always buzzing with excitement as we wholeheartedly embrace our diverse community, known for our love of having a good time and coming together to create unforgettable moments. B.U.R.N. hosts diverse events throughout the year.

Decompression

Chicago’s Burning Man Decompression happens this year on Nov 15 at the amazing THEATER iO and we’re calling on all creators, disruptors, and participators to join the uprising! If you are longing to connect more with the Chicago Burning Man community, then it’s time to decompress. Click for more

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Burners’ Meet & Greet

Meet with fellow burner people! Do you have a new project you want feedback on? Looking for folks to volunteer? Want to find a camp or build one? Want to spread the word about an event or build support for a cause? Join us! We meet spoRADICALLY and would love to see you join us. Find out when the next one is!

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B.U.R.N. Burn

Chicago’s very own Regional Burn! An extended weekend brimming with creativity, connection, and unforgettable memories with the Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.) at the breathtaking Camp Tuckabatchee in Ottawa, IL—just 1.5 hours from the heart of Chicago. This year just happened!

Newbie Nights

Wanna go to That Thing in the Desert for the first time?
Been before but want a refresher? Just curious what all this “Burning Man” stuff is about? Join us for Newbie Night!
Bring your curiosity, your questions, your stories, and your excitement. Whether you're packing goggles for the first time or tenth, or simply wanna get involved, we can't wait to see you there! ~ We usually hold this one BEFORE the BIG BURN. Stay tuned for the next one!

Our community doesn’t just gather—we co-create. In the dust, around the fire, through shared knowledge and raw experience, we live the 10 Principles loud, real, and unapologetically together.

REGIONAL EVENTS

We also fully support a variety of friends in our network who host amazing events throughout the year, and we really value the chance to attend all of them. There’s also SO much going on around, not just in our city but our regional surrounding areas. Please refer to our calendar to stay updated with the most current events in our region!