Every year we think it can't get any better, and yet this edition was even more incredible and so unique.
So yes, we're doing it again!
June 4, 5, 6, 7th 2026!!!!
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Tickets will be available from January 1th 2026🥂
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We’re creating the 50/50 Fest together.
Because some can pay more than others, our ticket pricing is designed accordingly.
The ticket price for 50/50 Fest 2026 is €145.
That’s the actual cost based on 350 participants. It reflects what it takes to make the festival possible.
We understand that not everyone has the same financial means.
That’s why we offer a sliding scale, you choose what fits your situation.
👉 The actual cost price is €145
👉 You can pay a bit less: €95 / €115 / €130
👉 You can pay a bit more: €155 / €175 / €195
The cost price stays the same, but those who can contribute a little extra help make it possible for others to join too.
With this system, 50/50 Fest stays accessible, and we carry it together.
There’s no checking and no explanation needed, we trust you to choose.
All tickets are limited.
We are excited!
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Burning Man ELS🌸
is coming to Nijmegen!
We are excited to share that the Burning Man European Leadership Summit (ELS) is coming to Nijmegen! From 16 to 19 April 2026, we’ll welcome community builders, artists, event organizers, and changemakers from around the world to our hometown! As you may know, the values of 50/50 Fest are rooted in the principles of Burning Man, making this a very good match.
Since 2014, the ELS has been a unique gathering where dreamers, doers, and organizers come together to share knowledge, spark ideas, and build lasting connections. In 2026, the theme is “The Art of Becoming” focusing on transformation, creativity, and the reimagining of society.
Together with Burning Man and Burning Man NL, we invite you to help co-create this special event of connection and imagination.
How joining the ELS works
The ELS is a gathering for community leaders from regional Burning Man communities. You do not sign up directly. Participation starts with a nomination.
Nominations come from Regional Contacts or through self-nomination. They show that someone is active in their local community and ready to contribute on a wider level.
After the nomination comes the application for participation.
Applications are reviewed to keep the event balanced and focused on leadership.
Only approved applicants receive a registration link.
Contribute your art, ideas, and experiments
Besides attending by nomination, you can also participate by bringing something of your own. Art. Workshops. Installations. Experiments. Social moments. Something that teaches, moves, or surprises. The Call for Interactivity is open now.
Theme: The Art of Becoming.
A reminder that every person, every project, every community is in motion. The 2026 edition focuses on participation. Sessions invite people to take part, not only observe. Bring learnings from your regional burn. Test a new idea. Try something playful or unexpected. New voices are welcome, including groups that have not presented before.
What you can submit
Interactive sessions from 30 to 75 minutes
Play and connection experiences
Evening magic: performances, themed settings, cultural exchanges, games
Installation art shaping the space
Anything that brings your perspective and energy
New for 2026: Deep Dive Working Sessions for intensive co-creation on community topics, chosen during event registration
Key date
15 January 2026: deadline for proposals
Ready to join?
Applying for participation does not count as a registration or nomination. Your submission is reviewed first. You will receive a separate confirmation once you are approved and can register. Nominees are contacted first to register.
Questions?
els2026@burningman.org
If you’d like to volunteer or get involved in any other way, let us know!
Shine & share
For four days you immerse yourself in a world that is really different! You arrive on Thursday and leave on Sunday.
You are the program!
You’ll meet people who show the most beautiful aspects of themselves, trough which they shine. This can be anything, big or small—it doesn’t matter.
And the beauty is: You do that too!
Based on the Burning Man principles.