Burning Man celebrates its 30th anniversary this year in the most Burning Man-way possible, with mind-bending art installations, techno-music, pyrotechnics, and naked people.
2016-09-04Over 70,000 "burners" descended on Black Rock Desert, Nevada, this week to sweat, dance, and find themselves at the annual counterculture gathering. It's become a go-to destination for celebrities and the Silicon Valley elite.
If you've never been, check out these Instagram images to see what it's like.
Every inch of the playa presents an opportunity for a new profile picture.
Sandstorms aren't so scary with you. #burningman
A photo posted by E͟͟V͟͟E͟͟L͟͟I͟͟N͟͟A (@evelina) on Sep 2, 2016 at 11:48am PDT
Even when it's totally obscured by dust.
A photo posted by Scott Sporleder (@spoart) on Sep 3, 2016 at 9:51am PDT
Some burners danced from dusk until dawn.
Mayan Warrior #burningman #mayanwarrior
A photo posted by Dani Paciuc (@danielapaciuc) on Sep 6, 2016 at 8:52am PDT
While others took it easy.
Real e surreal #BurningMan. 📸 @esalutti
A photo posted by Alok Petrillo (@alok) on Sep 3, 2016 at 3:46am PDT
Attendees of all ages showed up.
Det traditionelle fødselsdagsbillede af Otto. I dag 4 år 🇩🇰 #LeicaQ #LQVE #Leica #burningman 🔴
A photo posted by Mads Krabbe (@mads_krabbe_fotografi) on Sep 3, 2016 at 12:35pm PDT
Accommodations ranged from tricked out RVs ...
#burningman2016 #zanadu #travel
A photo posted by 赞那度精品旅行网 (@zanaducn) on Aug 30, 2016 at 11:18pm PDT
... to old-school tents that blanketed the desert floor.
SO THIS HAPPENED THIS MORNING #burningman2016 ✨ #abovetheclouds
A photo posted by Allison Rees (@hermana.shamana) on Sep 3, 2016 at 10:28am PDT
The art installations were, as always, unreal. (Oh, hey there, Katy Perry.)
Festival-goers could climb a massive warthog structure as it rocked gently in the wind.
A photo posted by Trey Ratcliff (@treyratcliff) on Aug 29, 2016 at 3:12am PDT
Check out Pumba's detail.
A photo posted by Julien (@julienbabin) on Sep 2, 2016 at 9:07am PDT
A glowing, gutted jumbo jet is the largest "art car" in Burning Man history.
What baggage do you need to lose? 747 @ BM16 #burningman #bm16 #burningman2016 #burningmanart
A photo posted by Oscar Bo (@oscarwhitecloud) on Sep 2, 2016 at 7:42am PDT
A kaleidoscopic whale made a splash on the arts scene.
It's a Whale of a Tale #burningman2016
A photo posted by Morgan Malone (@mjmalone13) on Sep 3, 2016 at 5:28am PDT
These cats are totally out of this world.
Sunrise at the trash fence #sunrise #trashfence #burningman #deepplaya #bleechers #robotheart
A photo posted by Katia (@hashtagkatia) on Sep 3, 2016 at 9:53am PDT
Sometimes the simplest structures make for the most interesting art.
A photo posted by @burningmanfestival on Sep 2, 2016 at 5:17am PDT
What would Burning Man be without its effigy of "The Man"?
The #BurningMan effigy stands above the playa at sunset.
A photo posted by Chase Stevens (@cchhaassee) on Sep 1, 2016 at 3:56pm PDT
You never really know what to expect from Burning Man fashion.
#home #burningman #burningman2016 #blackrockcity #photography #photographer #photooftheday
A photo posted by @burningmanfestival on Sep 1, 2016 at 2:53am PDT
It's an opportunity to let your freak flag fly.
A photo posted by White Ocean (@whiteocean_bm) on Aug 30, 2016 at 6:08am PDT
That honestly cannot be comfortable in 80-degree weather.
...May the Burn be with you.! #darthburner #BM2016 #BlackRockCity 🦄🌪🔥
A photo posted by Alejandro Edda (@alejo_edda) on Sep 3, 2016 at 12:57pm PDT
Given the frequent dust storms, surgical masks are a must.
Burners aboard the USS Nevada art car during a dust storm. #BurningMan
A photo posted by Chase Stevens (@cchhaassee) on Sep 1, 2016 at 2:29am PDT
These sunglasses are art.
#shades #burningman #burningman2016 #amizing #sunnies #sunglasses
A photo posted by NathanMooij (@nathanmooij) on Sep 3, 2016 at 8:11am PDT
You'll have a good view for any show on stilts.
Paris Hilton rocked an alien-patterned leotard on the playa.
Alien on the #Playa. 🌈✨👽✨🌈 #BurningMan
A photo posted by Paris Hilton (@parishilton) on Aug 31, 2016 at 8:05pm PDT
While actress-model Cara Delevigne sported a futuristic gladiator look.
A photo posted by Derek Blasberg (@derekblasberg) on Sep 3, 2016 at 6:41am PDT
This guy's ready to go home.
When the dust settles on Black Rock City ...
The sun sets on Black Rock City. Magic hour and time to play! ✨
A photo posted by Diana Phan Malanga (@diphi85) on Sep 3, 2016 at 1:57am PDT
It's time to let it burn.
A photo posted by scott (@nauticalsf) on Sep 3, 2016 at 10:34am PDT
