Burning Nest
18 – 25 May
Join us at the UK's largest Regional Burn
Burning Nest is a week of art, play, and mischief in a Devon woodland. It’s a participatory event, meaning no spectators, no commerce – just curious humans co-creating magic together, one ridiculous idea at a time.
What could you bring to the fire?
18th May - 25th May 2026
dates for your calendar
WWW submissions open
The What Where When Guide is Burning Nest's very own listings booklet.
Want to run a workshop? An event? A happening? Do you want people to attend?
Theme camp registrations are now closed
Event-time Volunteer form is open!
<£100 art grant applications are now closed
We can't wait to see your ideas come to life in the Glade!
New burners online meetup
Well thank was fun! Thanks to all who joined
DPW Build Registration closes
If you'd like to help the Department of Public Works (DPW) with central infrastructure build, be on site early for a Nest team role, or need early entry for a Monday morning vols shift, please apply by Mon13th April.
This includes working on temple, effigy, toilets, power, lighting, water, The Point, Welfare, Consent, Rangers, and more
WWW submissions close
Work Access Pass applications close
If you'd like to set up or take down your theme camp or art project, you'll need to apply for and receive an acceptance email for a Work Access Pass (WAP).
That's everyone who wants to be on site before Mon 18th May or after Mon 25th May, except DPW (DPW applications close Mon 13th April).
Build week starts
BURNING NEST 2026 BEGINS!
FAQs
Q: So is it a festival?
A: Nope. Nest is a Burn, not a festival. No headliners, no spectators, no VIP areas, no vending. It’s a volunteer-built, community-led experiment guided by the 11 Principles. You don’t just attend, you participate. Bring art, run a workshop, perform, join a theme camp, or volunteer on a crew. You’re the line-up.
Q: How much does the event cost?
A: From £200 for a standard ticket. That gets you seven days of experiences in a beautiful woodland glade filled with art, music, wild ideas, and wonderful, silly, interesting weirdos.
We also offer Inclusion (low-income) tickets at £100 for those for whom the full price would be a genuine barrier. These require an application (closed now) and approval, and numbers are limited, so please only apply if you truly need one.
Q: Where and when?
A: Near Newton Abbot, Devon, UK, at a secret location very close by. It’s a seven-day event in the third week of May 2026: 18th May to 25th May.
Q: Should i bring a tent, a motorhome?
A: Yes and yes. Bring your own tent or camper. Motorhomes are welcome but they have to fit through the gate, which can’t take a truck or a bus. Be fully self-reliant for shelter, food, water, and power, and leave no trace.
Burning Nest is an official regional event recognised by Burning Man Project as in alignment with Burning Man’s 10 guiding Principles and official event criteria.
