• Burning Man is a network of people inspired by the values reflected in the 10 Principals* and united in the pursuit of a more creative and connected existence in the world. Throughout the year artists, musicians, visionaries, crafts people, builders, and organizers work to create Black Rock City, home of the largest annual Burning Man gathering, and nurture the distinctive culture emerging from that experience. Built in the vast expanse of the Black Rock Desert east of Reno, NV at the end of the summer, Black Rock City has reaches over 75,000 in population for the one week that it exists. At the end of the week a large wooden human effigy is burned and the city vanishes…until the next year.

  • Burning Man participants known as “Burners” returning to their various cities around the world have traditionally gathered to reconnect with each other and their friends at home to celebrate their Burning Man experience that year. These gatherings have become known as Decompression. They are open to anyone whether they have been to Burning Man or not.

  • As always, the DECOM celebration will feature DJ’s, theme camps, art, dancing, sculpture, music, Flow Arts Fire Performances, art cars, unexpected craziness, food trucks and a full service bar. Come in Costume!

  • A Burner is a person who has been to Burning Man or, if they have not attended they have embraced the ideas behind 10 Principles* and try to approach society from a creative, Burning Man point of view.

  • Event Address: Scottish Rite Event Center, 855 Elm Street, Long Beach CA 90813

  • Paid Parking available at Saint Mary’s Hospital enter on 10th & Long Beach Blvd. $6

  • 5th and Long Beach Boulevard. There is also bus service on Long Beach Boulevard.

  • The Festival opens at 1 pm on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The After Party starts at 10 pm on the same day.

  • You can buy a day ticket, a night ticket or a ticket that combines them both.

  • Yes a volunteer link can be found under Participate on this web page.

  • There are no in and outs allowed. However, if you hold both a day and night ticket you can leave once during the day and return after 10 PM for the evening party with your After Party wristband.

  • Burning Man Decompression is produced by the non-profit Los Angeles League of Arts and is authorized by the Burning Man Organization based in San Francisco.

  • All sales are final, tickets are Non-Refundable

  • No, you will have a QR code. You must be able to display your ticket QR code in printed form or on a phone at the entry point.

  • Limited tickets will be available at the door.

  • Sorry, no backpacks. All bags are subject to search. All attendees subject to pat down at the entrance.

  • No outside food or drinks allowed through gate. (Baby food is OK)

    Please bring an empty water bottle, we provide free water refills. No glass please.

  • No knives, firearms or fireworks please.

  • Decom is family friendly. Children under 15 years of age enter free. Anyone under 18 must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

  • After party participants must be 21 years of age.

  • 2AM

  • We will have a fully stocked bar on-site (beer, wine and spirits, as well we non-alcoholic beverages). You must be 21 or older with valid government issued ID to purchase and drink alcohol. We will also have a variety of food truck choices.

  • No pets. Only certified service animals allowed. Service fleas are permitted.

  • Not required. For up to date corona virus info, please visit City of Long Beach Coronavirus website. Masks recommended in crowded indoor areas.

  • DECOM will be staffed with professional security staff and Long Beach Fire officers.

  • We will have a medical tent with multiple staff on site for the duration of the event.

  • Portable cameras are permitted. Drones are not allowed.

  • Laws of the United States Federal Government, the State of California, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Long Beach. No illegal drugs. No illegal items or activity of any kind. Public nudity is illegal in Long Beach (sorry!)

  • We do not share your personal information with any third parties whatsoever. It is only maintained by the Los Angeles League of Arts a non-profit corporation.

  • Click the ticket link on this website, enter the code you have been given and purchase your discount ticket a week before the event.

  • You must promise to have fun. Costumes encouraged. (Please, no steel tipped stiletto heels on indoor floors.)