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Going to Burning Man 2026 Alone?

Find your crew before the festival. Match with ravers who share your music taste and never walk through the gates solo again.

🇺🇸 Black Rock City, United StatesAugust 30, 2026 – September 7, 2026Art / Electronic / Experimental159 days away
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Going solo to Burning Man?

You've got your ticket. You know the lineup. But none of your friends are into art — or they can't make it this year.

You're not the only one. Thousands of ravers go to Burning Man solo every year. The difference? Some of them find their crew before they arrive.

FestivalMates connects you with people going to the same festival who actually listen to the same music. Not “I like a bit of everything” — real Spotify data. Real compatibility.

How FestivalMates Works

From solo to squad in 3 steps

1

Connect Spotify

Link your Spotify and we map your music taste — top artists, genres, and listening patterns. This powers your compatibility scores.

2

Find Burning Man

Browse our festival database, mark Burning Man as attending, and instantly see who else is going — with compatibility scores for every raver.

3

Squad Up

Match with people who share your music taste, form a squad of 3–8, and coordinate meetups, packing, and set schedules before the festival.

Burning Man Quick Facts

Location

🇺🇸 Black Rock City, United States

Dates

August 30, 2026 – September 7, 2026

Genres

Art, Electronic, Experimental

On FestivalMates

4 ravers going

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find people going to Burning Man?
FestivalMates connects you with other ravers attending Burning Man. Sign up with your Spotify account, mark Burning Man as a festival you're attending, and you'll instantly see other attendees ranked by music compatibility. Match with people who listen to the same artists, form a squad, and coordinate before the festival.
Is it safe to go to Burning Man alone?
Thousands of people go to Burning Man solo every year — it's more common than you think. FestivalMates makes it safer by connecting you with a squad before you arrive. Everyone signs up with Spotify or social auth (no fake profiles), squads form weeks in advance (not last-minute), and you're in a group of 3–8 — never a 1-on-1 stranger meetup.
What genres are at Burning Man?
Burning Man features Art, Electronic, Experimental. On FestivalMates, you can filter attendees by music taste to find people who are into the same genres and artists as you.
When is Burning Man?
Burning Man takes place August 30, 2026 – September 7, 2026 in Black Rock City, United States. On FestivalMates, you can see who else is attending and start planning your trip together.
Is FestivalMates free?
Yes! Core features are completely free — matching, squads, set planner, packing lists, and more. FestivalMates Pro (€4.99/month) unlocks unlimited vibes, streak freezes, full leaderboards, and the Pro badge.

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