# Gen Z share of Burning Man attendees falls to 10% as costs climb

Gen Zers made up just 10% of Burning Man attendees in 2025, down from 30% in 2015.

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The Black Rock City census survey reported that around 10% of surveyed Burning Man attendees in 2025 were in their 20s, down from over 30% in 2015. [^1]

More than 70,000 people gathered in Black Rock City, Nevada, for the 30th edition of the Burning Man festival. [^2]

Burning Man main tickets started at $550 in 2026, up from $390 in 2015, with a vehicle pass costing $165, putting the lowest advertised price for a solo driver at $715 before taxes and processing fees. [^3]

In 2025, more than a quarter of survey respondents said that the cost of attendance was their largest obstacle to attending Burning Man. [^4]

The Burning Man Project lost $265 per main ticket sold in 2024, according to its financial disclosures. [^5]

The 'Eiffela Broken Dream' structure is made of 29 tons of steel, measures 15 meters high by 30 meters long, and consists of about 5,000 metal pieces assembled with more than 10,000 bolts. [^6]

The festival, which began in 1986, focuses on community, art, and self-sufficiency without the circulation of money. [^7]

The star installation is titled 'Eiffela Broken Dream' by French artist Philippe Maindron, which reproduces the Eiffel Tower icon in pieces at a 1:10 scale. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Black Rock City census survey reported that around 10% of surveyed Burning Man attendees in 2025 were in their 20s, down from over 30% in 2015. (businessinsider.com, News)
2. More than 70,000 people gathered in Black Rock City, Nevada, for the 30th edition of the Burning Man festival. (Perfil, News)
3. Burning Man main tickets started at $550 in 2026, up from $390 in 2015, with a vehicle pass costing $165, putting the lowest advertised price for a solo driver at $715 before taxes and processing fees. (businessinsider.com, News)
4. In 2025, more than a quarter of survey respondents said that the cost of attendance was their largest obstacle to attending Burning Man. (businessinsider.com, News)
5. The Burning Man Project lost $265 per main ticket sold in 2024, according to its financial disclosures. (businessinsider.com, News)
6. The 'Eiffela Broken Dream' structure is made of 29 tons of steel, measures 15 meters high by 30 meters long, and consists of about 5,000 metal pieces assembled with more than 10,000 bolts. (Perfil, News)
7. The festival, which began in 1986, focuses on community, art, and self-sufficiency without the circulation of money. (Perfil, News)
8. The star installation is titled 'Eiffela Broken Dream' by French artist Philippe Maindron, which reproduces the Eiffel Tower icon in pieces at a 1:10 scale. (Perfil, News)

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