Burning man
ABOUT EVENT
Join Next96 for Burning Man 2026: Axis Mundi in Black Rock City, Nevada. Burning Man is a participant-built temporary city centered around art, creativity, self-expression, community, and collaboration. The official 2026 event runs August 30 through September 7, with the Next96 experience extending before and after the Burn for build, camp programming, and strike.
Burning Man tickets are not included in camp fees. Tickets must be purchased separately through Burning Man.
Staying at The Sound Garden CAMP
Next96 veterans will stay with The Sound Garden, a Burning Man theme camp designed to provide a comfortable communal home base on the playa.
The Sound Garden combines music, wellness, community, and some much-appreciated comforts in the desert. Camp amenities include a private steam experience, Ecozoic toilets, coffee and tea, communal spaces, device charging, internet access, music, and camp dinners during Burn Week.
What’s Included
Camp fees include access to The Steam Garden steam trailer, private Ecozoic toilets, coffee bar, sound baths and other camp activities, music talent, live shows, and communal camp spaces.
Food includes 3 meals during Build and 1 dinner each day during Burn Week.
Next96 Schedule
August 20 to September 7: Curated programming at The Sound Garden for Next96 veterans.
August 25 to 29: BUILD The Sound Garden, located at 2:00 & Eternal.
August 30 to September 7: BURN WEEK at Black Rock City.
September 8 to 10: STRIKE CAMP and help return the playa to its original state.
- Check-In at Trailhead - Nourishment(Lunch) for a hike
- Gear/Luggage loadout
- Icebreaker
- Hike into camp
- “Make Camp” - gear to tents
- Activities
- Hot Dinner
- Night-Ops - Night Watch
- Adventure Eagles Trail - All Day (packed lunch provided).
Early Cold Brekkie, Dawn Ops
- Turkey Trail - Walkabout
Cold Brekkie, Hot Bevies
Yoga, Greet the Sun
Workshops
Warm Lunch
Activities - Various Day Trips
- Integrative Care
- Hot Dinner
- Night Ops - Night Watch
- Adventure Eagles Trail - All Day (packed lunch provided)
Early Cold Brekkie, Dawn Ops
- Turkey Trail - Walkabout
Cold Brekkie, Hot Bevies
Yoga, Greet the Sun
Workshops
Warm Lunch
Activities - Various Day Trip
- Integrative Care
- Hot Dinner
- CampFire Community Night
- Cold Brekkie, Hot Bevies
- Community Greet the Sun
- Community Sound Bath
- Community Closing - Warm Lunch
- Break Camp
- Hike back down to Trail Head
Our packages
Ultimate Hiker
Leathernecks Program
$399
- Campers hump their own gear from trailhead to campsite. Set up personally owned tents.
- Chef Meals
- ALTMOD add-ons available for additional costs
Base camp package
$599
- Hike to the campsite from Trailhead with food and water along trail
- All personal gear is delivered to the camp
- Single-person tent: Cot off the Deck, Air cushion, sleeping bag, shell
- Day hikes and other daytime adventure activities
- Chef Meals
- ALTMOD
Scenic Leisure Package
$699
- Optional delivery to campsite or Hike to the campsite from Trailhead with food and upgraded hydration along the trail
- All personal gear is delivered to the camp
- Chef Meals
- Upgraded tent with memory foam mattress and glamping amenities
- Relaxing daytime activities
- ALTMODS
VIP
$899
- Includes all amenities from lower packages.
- Red Carpet Welcome and Lounge
- Personal Blackout Tent for all Events
- The entire Weekend is customized for YOU!!!
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Contact Info
- San Diego
- Tony@thenext96.com
- (619) 232-3244