Burning Man Fails to Sell Out for the First Time In a Decade
Burning Man tickets have been notoriously difficult to secure, but it's failed to sell out for the first time in a decade, The Guardian reports.
Organizers on July 31st released 3,000 last-minute tickets in an "unprecedented" move they dubbed the "OMG Sale." As of Tuesday, less than two weeks before the event's start in the Nevada desert, tickets remain available. Scheduled for August 25th to September 2nd with a capacity of 73,000, this year's Burning Man in Black Rock City marks its 38th edition.
"Adjusting 2024 ticket sales to reflect recent trends around the world that show last minute ticket buying, and continuing to sell tickets until the maximum Black Rock City population count is reached, encourages immediacy and makes it easy for more people to immerse themselves at the heart of the global Burning Man cultural movement," Dominique Debucquoy-Dodley, Associate Director Of Communications at Burning Man Project, told The Guardian.
Economic uncertainty and high cost of living could be factors, as well as concerns over the weather. After torrential rains ravaged the playa and left thousands stranded in 2023, it's fair to wonder if the extreme conditions scared folks away this year. Back in 2022, Burners struggled with sweltering temperatures up to 105°.
From a financial standpoint, it can be a daunting task to get to Black Rock City every year. While tickets start at $575, with low-income options available, many spend significantly more just to get to the event, let alone funding art projects and participating in themed camps.
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