The 2020 Low Income Ticket Program is closed. Please see our announcement about the 2020 event for more information.

Approximately 4,500 tickets at $210 each will be available through our 2020 Low Income Ticket Program. These tickets are reserved for participants on a limited income who cannot otherwise afford our regular priced tickets. These tickets are non-transferrable and available by application only.

Program Guidelines:

The application has more detailed instructions, but here’s what you need to know so you can be prepared to apply.

Program Restrictions:

If you purchase a ticket to Burning Man 2020 in ANY sale, you are not eligible for a Low Income ticket.

If you are approved for a Low Income ticket and purchase a Burning Man 2020 ticket in any later sale, your Low Income award will be revoked, even if the ticket was purchased for someone else or you let someone else use your credit card.

If a ticket to Burning Man 2020 is transferred into your name, you are no longer eligible to receive a Low Income Ticket, and your award will be revoked.

Application Restrictions:

The application will close on Wednesday, April 15 or as soon as we have enough applicants, whichever comes first . Submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications are one per person. No couple or group applications. Feel free to reference each other in your applications if you wish.

Applications are one per email address. Applications with duplicate email addresses will not be considered.

You may not submit an application on someone else’s behalf unless the applicant has a disability that prevents them from submitting it themselves.

You must use your legal name on your application. If you are awarded a ticket you will be required to show legal photo ID in order to collect it at the Box Office of the Burning Man event.

You must provide proof of your income and expenses; applications without documentation cannot be considered.

We will not request additional documentation or clarification, please ensure your application is complete prior to submittal.

Gritty Details:

Approved applicants will need to pay for tickets online between July 20, 2020 and July 26, 2020 and are also eligible to purchase a $140 vehicle pass at the same time if needed.

Low Income Tickets are $210 each plus taxes and fees.

Low Income tickets are held at the Box Office for Will Call pickup, no exceptions.

Low Income Tickets cannot be picked up until the Box Office opens on August 24, 2020. Anyone arriving on-site before the event opens August 30 must have an early Work Access Pass.

Low Income Ticket awards and tickets purchased through the Low Income Ticket Program are completely non-transferrable.

It may take up to twelve (12) weeks to review applications after submission. You will be notified of your application status regardless of if your application is approved or denied.

Technical Stuff:

Here are some tips to make sure your application submission process is as easy as possible.

Financial documentation must have your name and date visible or they will not be accepted. Don’t forget to black out your social security number if visible.

Do not fill out the application on a mobile device (smart phone or tablet).

Make sure you’re using the most up to date version of your browser, and don’t use Internet Explorer.

You must upload 3 documents proving your income & expenses for your submission to be complete. Examples: Your current W2 for 2019, tax return for 2018 or 2019, a current pay stub with your name on it, disability or unemployment benefits statement, a current student loan statement, proof of debt, mortgage statement, etc.

Note: The above are examples of accepted documents, not an exhaustive list. Documents not listed above that still display proof of income & expenses are gladly accepted.

File Formats accepted: .jpg or .pdf, single page only for each, 10 MB or less each.

You can always take a picture of your documents using a digital camera, or smartphone if you don’t have access to a scanner.

Be sure to check your spam and promotions folder for emails from us.

For questions not answered in the above information or our Frequently Asked Questions, or if you haven’t received an email copy of your application within 24 hours of submission please email us.