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Burning Man unveils designs for 2026 main temples

Thursday, March 26, 2026Niall Patrick WalshView original

Plans for Burning Man 2026 are underway in advance of its August opening. Tens of thousands of participants are expected to descend on Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for a week of art, community, and ritual.

Temple of the Moon by James Gwertzman. Image credit: Annie Locke Scherer
Temple of the Moon by James Gwertzman. Image credit: Annie Locke Scherer

As part of the preparations, organizers have unveiled details of two major temples to be constructed. The Temple of the Moon has been designed by James Gwertzman with the support of the Moonlight Collective and the Temple Build Crew, while Cryptomeria has been designed by Alexander (Zander) Rose.

Temple of the Moon by James Gwertzman. Image credit: Annie Locke Scherer
Temple of the Moon by James Gwertzman. Image credit: Annie Locke Scherer

The Temple of the Moon is inspired by the Queen of the Night cactus, a plant that blooms briefly at night before fading. The design concept draws parallels between this short-lived cycle and the lunar phases...