Ticketing

This is the official source for all information related to Burn in the Forest tickets.

Burn in the Forest 2023 Ticket Sales.

Welcome to Burn in the Forest, a fully volunteer-run platform that fosters radical inclusivity and encourages participation from everyone.

To ensure fairness, all participants, including our senior volunteer crew, are required to purchase a ticket. However, we offer several sales that reward contributions and recognize individual circumstance. Please read through the following sales carefully to determine which one applies to you. To stay informed about our latest updates and news, sign up for our email newsletter in the footer below.

Are you looking to buy/sell a ticket in the open market? Be sure to use our Ticket Number Verification Tool to help us clamp down on scammers.

Last Minute Sale & Child / Youth Tickets

Sale: July 2nd at 8pm
Adult Price: $240 (taxes and fees included) (SALE ENDED)
Youth Price (13-18): $120
Child Price (5-12): $12
Infant (0-4): Free

A small portion of full-priced Last Minute Sale tickets go on sale July 2nd @ 8PM PDT. If you have not acquired a ticket before this time, this may be your opportunity to purchase one and join the event.

NOTE: there are quite a few people looking to resell extra tickets they have. To help a fellow burner, please check this thread on the dedicated BitF 2023 group, rather than buying a fresh ticket.  As always, please ensure the person’s profile seems legit & utilize our new Ticket Number Verification Tool.


  • Remaining tickets will be made available on July 2nd, 2023, at 8PM PDT.
  • Two (2) tickets may be purchased per person during the Last Minute Sale (this is a recent change, and breaks from the 1 per person from previous years)
  • The Last Minute Sale is an open sale with no registration required.
  • This sale runs until all remaining tickets are sold.
  • Last Minute Sale tickets are full-priced tickets.

Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

Main Sale

Registration: May 1st @ 8pm – May 14 @ 11:59 pm
Sale: May 23rd @ 8pm (TUESDAY)

The full-priced Main Sale begins on May 23rd, 2023 at 8PM PDT. You must register for this sale in advance, and tickets go fast so please ensure you’re prepared for the sale when it starts. Good luck!

UPDATE:

The remaining Main Sale tickets are available for purchase to the general public May 24th @ 8PM

UPDATE: SOLD OUT

All tickets in this category have now been sold. Thank you to all who registered who helped make this one of the smoothest main sales we’ve had to date.

There will be a final “Last Minute!” sale on July 2nd, that will include all unused Directed Tickets, it’s a limited number of tickets, the amount can vary depending on whether or not camps and artists use up their own allotment of tickets. (If you’re reading between the lines, reach out to a camp or artist who you know might be in need)

Full Details

Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

Other Sales

For participants that go the extra mile, we offer several sales that reward contributions and recognize individual circumstance. Please read each of these carefully to understand how these might apply to you.

Ticket Aid Ticket Sale

Applications: April 2nd @ 8pm – April 16th 11:59 pm

Ticket Aid Tickets are reserved for participants on a limited income who cannot otherwise afford a regular-priced ticket. An application for Ticket Aid Tickets must be made and approved to be eligible for one of these tickets. If approved, you’ll be guaranteed a Ticket Aid ticket through our directed ticketing program.

Application Form

Full Details

Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

Directed Ticket Sale

Applications to be received by: May 1st @ 11:59 PM
Directed Ticket Sale Opens: May 7th
Directed Ticket Sale Closes: July 1st @ 11:59 PM

Big art, theme camps, art cars, and other collaborations take a concerted effort from our community. Directed Tickets are full-priced tickets made available to individuals and groups to help them in bringing these elements to the event.

Art Placement Camp Placement

Full Details

Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

Past Volunteer Advance Sale

Sale: May 1st @ 8pm – May 15th @ 11:59 PM
Participation is a core value and essential for this event. Our past volunteers who have contributed in the past year (4-19 hours) are offered a chance to purchase a ticket in this limited presale.

If you have Volunteered with GVIAS this year, please contact the volunteer committee to see if you qualify for this sale or the Directed Ticket sale. Those who do qualify for the Past Volunteer will receive an access code for the Past Volunteer Sale on April 27th.

Full Details

Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

Last Minute Sale

Sale: July 2nd at 8pm

A small portion of full-priced Last Minute Sale tickets go on sale July 2nd @ 8PM PDT. If you have not acquired a ticket before this time, this may be your opportunity to purchase one and join the event.

Full Details

Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

Child / Youth Tickets

Sale: May 24th

Youth Price (13-18): $120

Child Price (5-12): $12

Infant (0-4): Free

You can not use a youth/child/infant ticket as an adult for admission. YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY

Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

BitF Ticket Sales

Main Sale

Registration: May 1st @ 8pm – May 14th @ 11:59 pm
Sale: May 23rd @ 8pm (TUESDAY)
Price: $240 (taxes and fees included)

The full-priced Main Sale begins on May 23rd at 8PM PDT. You must register for this sale in advance, and tickets go fast so please ensure you’re prepared for the sale when it starts. Good luck!

UPDATE:

The remaining Main Sale tickets are available for purchase to the general public May 24th @ 8PM

UPDATE: SOLD OUT

All tickets in this category have now been sold. Thank you to all who registered who helped make this one of the smoothest main sales we’ve had to date.

There will be a final “Last Minute!” sale on July 2nd, that will include all unused Directed Tickets, it’s a limited number of tickets, the amount can vary depending on whether or not camps and artists use up their own allotment of tickets. (If you’re reading between the lines, reach out to a camp or artist who you know might be in need)


  • The Main Sale opens on May 23rd at 8PM PDT.
  • In order to purchase a ticket in the Main Sale you must register on this site between the dates of May 1st and May 14th at 11:59:59PM PDT
  • Once registered, you will immediately receive a code via email that will be eligible for the Main Sale on May 23rd. Please follow instructions closely. We recommend bookmarking the link in your email for easy access when the Main Sale begins.
  • The opportunity to purchase Two (2) Main Sale tickets will be made available to each person who registered during the registration period.
  • Main Sale tickets are available first come, first served while supplies last and are not guaranteed.
  • During the Main Sale both Child and Teen tickets will be hidden to prevent them from being added to cart. These tickets will be made available later in the week, so please don’t worry about buying them right away.
  • The Main Sale usually sells out immediately. Please ensure you register prior to the start of the Main Sale, and that you are on-time when tickets go on sale.
  • Main Sale tickets are full-priced tickets.

    Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

BitF Ticket Sales

Ticket Aid Ticket Sale

Applications: April 2nd @ 8pm – April 16th 11:59 pm
Price: $120 (taxes and fees included)

Application Form

Ticket Aid Tickets are reserved for participants on a limited income who cannot otherwise afford a regular-priced ticket. An application for Ticket Aid Tickets must be made and approved to be eligible for one of these tickets.


  • A limited number of 50% discounted tickets are made available to those who would like to apply for the Ticket Aid ticket program.
  • These tickets are reserved for participants on a limited income who cannot otherwise afford our regular price tickets.
  • One (1) ticket will be made available per applicant.
  • Those who want to apply must demonstrate need in their application. This application is kept strictly confidential and data is erased after the sale is complete.
  • If your Ticket Aid Ticket Sale application is accepted you will be contacted regarding a ticket.
  • Ticket Aid tickets are non-refundable (like all tickets)
  • Ticket Aid tickets are transferable this year! Please do not sell the ticket above what you paid. You will not eligible for Ticket Aid in the future if you were found to have been exploiting this program for financial gain.
  • Ticket Aid are available by application only.
  • If your Ticket Aid Ticket application is accepted, you will be notified by or by May 7th.

    Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

BitF Ticket Sales

Directed Tickets

To Be Eligible For Directed Tickets:

Directed Ticket Sale Opens: May 7th
Price: $240 (taxes and fees included)

Big art, theme camps, art cars, and other collaborations take a concerted effort from our community. Directed Tickets are full-priced tickets made available to individuals and groups to help them in bringing these elements to the event.

Art Placement Theme Camp Placement

Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!


  • A large portion of tickets are set aside as Directed Tickets to ensure that participants with significant infrastructure and contributions can take part.
  • The Directed Ticket program is open to theme camps, artist and volunteers who get involved early.
  • The number of Directed Tickets made available to each contributor will vary depending on the individual or group’s need.
  • Directed Tickets are full-price tickets.
  • Artists and Theme Camps who apply for placement by May 1st can qualify for Directed Tickets for their teams.
  • If you have volunteered with GVIAS with over 19 hours, you qualify for guaranteed directed ticket, instructions will be sent during the week of May 1st. If you’re unsure about your status for these tickets contact the volunteer committee to see if you qualify.

BitF Ticket Sales

Past Volunteer Sale

Sale: May 1st @ 8pm – May 15th @ 11:59 PM
Price: $240 (taxes and fees included)

Participation is a core value and essential for this event. Our past volunteers who have contributed in the past year (4 – 19 hours) are offered a chance to purchase a ticket in this limited presale.

If you have Volunteered with GVIAS this year, please contact the volunteer committee to see if you qualify for this sale. Those who do qualify for the Past Volunteer will receive an access code for the Past Volunteer Sale on April 27th.


  • If you have volunteered with GVIAS, 4 – 19 hours, you will receive a code for the Past Volunteer Sale on the evening of April 27th
  • Access code allows you to purchase one (1) BitF ticket.
  • Past Volunteer Advance Sale Tickets are full-priced tickets.
  • Past Volunteer Sale opens May 1st

    Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

BitF Ticket Sales

Last Minute Sale

Sale: July 2nd at 8pm
Price: $240 (taxes and fees included)

A small portion of full-priced Last Minute Sale tickets go on sale July 2nd @ 8PM PDT. If you have not acquired a ticket before this time, this may be your opportunity to purchase one and join the event.


  • Remaining tickets will be made available on July 2nd, 2023, at 8PM PDT.
  • Two (2) tickets may be purchased per person during the Last Minute Sale (this is a recent change, and breaks from the 1 per person from previous years)
  • The Last Minute Sale is an open sale with no registration required.
  • This sale runs until all remaining tickets are sold.
  • Last Minute Sale tickets are full-priced tickets.

    Have questions? Check the Ticketing FAQ further down this page!

Ticketing FAQ

Yes

The only tickets that are non transferrable are Caregiver tickets.

All other tickets are transferable at all times even into the event.
NOTE: the last possible entry to the event is Friday night 11pm – so tickets are only useable until that time! See Gate Arrival info.

Options to transfer your tickets are available in your Quicket Account. Instructions are here: How to transfer tickets to someone else.

That being said, don’t delay, technical support for ticket transfers isn’t available during the event, and the name on the ticket must match your government ID.

IMPORTANT: When transferring, triple check the email of the individual you’re transferring it to, it can be hard to reverse these.

The financial transaction part of the exchange is entirely at your own risk. Please be mindful of possible ticket scammers. Check their FB profile for connections to the community, make sure their profile seems legit. If you would like to verify a seller’s name as a ticket holder, please email [email protected]

The price for BitF 2023 Tickets are $240 (~$215 + taxes and fees) this year, and increase of $20 the base price from the 2022 price.

No.

GVIAS membership is not required for any of the sales. GVIAS membership is a great way to get involved in helping grow the local Burning Man community, helping build the foundation that allows our events to take place.

GVIAS membership is required if you intend to apply for an art grant, but only the lead artist receiving the funds need apply.

For BitF 2023 there are a total of ~2000 adult tickets available. Here’s how they’re divided:

  • ~250 – Past Volunteers
  • ~650 – Directed Tickets
  • ~100 – Ticket Aid Tickets
  • ~1000 – Main Sale & Last Minute Sale

These allocation amounts are just estimates, these are likely to change depending on a number of factors. We’ll do our best to keep these estimates up to date.

Yes. In the Main Sale & Volunteer Recruitment Sale you can purchase a maximum of two (2) tickets per order.

In the Last Minute Sale, you will only be able purchase one (1) ticket.

Please plan accordingly!

No.

Even when you have a doctor’s certificate about said horn!

Persons with disabilities should contact us to make arrangements for themselves and their caregiver.  Contact us by email at: [email protected]

Tickets for children ages 6-12 and youth ages 13-18 are eligible for discounted tickets. Child, Youth & Infant tickets are available right up until and through the event, and go on sale about a week after the main sale has settled.

 

There is no hard limit to youth/child/infant tickets sold, but you will be turned away if you show up with a youth ticket as an adult.

Infants ages 0-4 are free, but we do require that you get a free infant ticket from the ticket purchase page.

Tickets: http://qkt.io/bitf2023

Yes, you can!

HOWEVER: we strongly advise you to use a laptop/desktop for a better user experience. These sales are time sensitive, and working with a larger screen and a consistent, dedicated internet connection may be more efficient and less stressful for you. Please use a recommended browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

Find someone with a computer or smartphone and borrow theirs (or go to a Library!).  It should only take a few minutes to set yourself up.

Be aware that for the main sale you will need to use it to register and purchase your ticket. Be prepared by ensuring you’re logged in to your ticketing account and have your payment method ready.

Any tickets are left over from all previous sales will be made available in a Last Minute Sale.

The last minute sale will start July 2nd @ 8pm and run until all tickets are sold out.

There will be no registration phase, this last batch will be open the public and you will need to purchase the ticket at checkout.

Only if you are accompanied by your parents/legal guardian.  You must be 19+ to go unaccompanied.

A limited number of Ticket Aid Ticket Sale tickets are being made available this year through a directed ticket program.

You can register for this program between April 2nd to April 16th.

Certified service animals with documentation are welcome.

Otherwise no.

No.

Our sale does not have the same restriction as Burning Man’s. The same credit card can be used to make multiple purchases.

You are getting an error “Promotion code has already been used or is locked temporarily for an active checkout session” – here’s what’s going on: Whenever the purchase link with the code is opened, the code will lock for 30 minutes to allow enough time to enter your purchase information. You may be getting this error because you accidentally closed your browser window, or something else happened to close your current session. Do not panic, just wait for 30 minutes and try the link again.

There is no restrictions on purchasing tickets across multiple sales. We understand you’re likely buying for friends and family, so we do not cross-check for similar names or credit cards.

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