August 30 – September 7, 2026 · Black Rock City, NV
Unitopia @ Burning Man 2026.
A Home for Kindness, Creativity & Collective Magic
2026 Theme: Axis Mundi
About This Event
This is your single source of truth for everything you need to know as a Unitopia camp mate at Burning Man 2026 — from deadlines and forms to expectations, culture, and how we show up for one another on the playa. Please read this page fully and return to it often.
Key Timeline
Jan – Feb 2026
- Camp interest form opens
- Core leads confirmed
- Sunrise Sale: Feb 4 (noon PST)
- Ticket Aid opens: Feb 25 (noon PST)
- Stewards Sale form: Feb 20 – 27
March 2026
- Camp mate intent form due: March 15
- Camp dues estimate released
- Stewards Sale: Mar 4 – 31 (6 PM PT)
- STEP opens: Mar 18
April 2026
- Camp dues due (Round 1): April 15
- Main Sale registration: Apr 20 – 28 (noon PDT)
- Main Sale: April 29 (noon PDT)
May – June 2026
- Camp placement application submitted
- Work shift sign-ups open
- Final camp dues due
- Vehicle pass planning
- Early arrival requests due
- STEP closes: Aug 22
July – August 2026
- Final camp roster locked
- Strike & build leads assigned
- Final prep, packing & playa arrival
- Gates open: Sun Aug 30, 12:01 AM
- Event ends: Mon Sep 7
Required Forms
Camp Mate Intent Form
Due: March 15, 2026
Expresses your intent to join Unitopia at Burning Man 2026. Not a binding commitment, but required to be considered.
Camp Dues Agreement
Due: April 15, 2026
Confirms financial commitment and refund policy.
Work Shift Sign-Up
Due: May – June 2026
Ensures fair distribution of labor — build, strike, hosting, cleaning, etc.
Early Arrival Request
Due: June 2026 · Optional
For build crew & essential roles only. Approval required.
Vehicle & RV Info
Due: June 2026 · If applicable
Placement logistics and DMV compliance.
Community Agreement
By joining Unitopia, you agree to:
- Lead with kindness and compassion
- Celebrate radical self-expression (without harm)
- Practice consent in all interactions
- Support community care and accountability
- Engage with curiosity, humility, and joy
Participation Expectations
- Complete all assigned work shifts
- Participate in build and/or strike (unless exempted)
- Uphold Leave No Trace principles
- Respect consent, boundaries, and inclusion
- Communicate early if issues arise
No spectators. No sparkle-ponies. Only co-creators.
Camp Dues & What They Cover
Unitopia Provides
- Shade structures & communal spaces
- Power, lighting & art support
- Daily meals and snacks
- Gray water & trash management
- Storage, transport & tools
- Camp kitchen infrastructure
- Permits, placement & logistics
You Bring
- Your own food & water (unless stated)
- Personal shelter & bedding
- Radical self-reliance essentials
- Costumes, creativity & curiosity
Estimated costs: Burning Man ticket ~$600 · Vehicle Pass ~$200 · Camp dues ~$300–$400
2026 Art Car: SoGnarwhal
Unitopia is co-creating SoGnarwhal alongside Sean Kester — a mythic fusion of narwhal magic, sonic exploration, and pure playa joy.
Expect shimmering visuals, oceanic-unicorn vibes, and music that calls you to move — whether under the sun or beneath the stars.
Ways to Participate
- Build and art support (pre-playa & on playa)
- DJing or live musical performance
- Art car crew shifts (safety, spotting, support)
- Setup, strike & care of the vehicle
Leave No Trace
- Pack out everything you bring
- Participate in MOOP sweeps
- Help during strike & final cleanup
LNT is not optional — it’s a core value.
Communication
- Email and SMS (primary for deadlines)
- Unitopia WhatsApp Community
- This page (source of truth)
Camp Leads: Raffael, Jenna, Brooke, Alex
Thank you for choosing to co-create Unitopia. By saying yes, you are helping build a kinder, weirder, more beautiful world — one dusty miracle at a time.