19 surreal photos show the mud, chaos, and glamour of Burning Man

Business Insider | 07-09-2026 09:58pm |

Burning Man 2026 attracted an estimated 70,000 attendees to Black Rock City, despite a decline in younger participants. The festival, once a counterculture phenomenon, has seen its attendee base shift, with only 10% of surveyed attendees in their 20s, down from over 30% in 2015. Photos from the event capture the dust storms, art cars, and costumes that define the annual gathering.

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