Burning Man’s 2026 Crowd Skews Older and Wealthier as Gen Z Attendance Plummets
Attendance at Burning Man has dropped to roughly 70,000, with a significant shift toward older, wealthier participants. Data shows people in their 20s now make up only 10% of attendees, down from 30% in 2015, while those in their 40s and 50s have overtaken them. Rising costs, including a $550 ticket and additional vehicle fees, are cited as primary barriers for younger attendees.
