Welcome to Playa Events

Submit and Search Events in Black Rock City

Playa Events is a database of events produced by Black Rock citizens, created by camps, art projects, mutant vehicles, and other groups. Anyone hosting an event in Black Rock City is welcome to add it to the database. All events are reviewed and moderated prior to publishing.

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Playa Events isn't open for 2026 events yet. Submission opens on June 18th.

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Key Dates for 2026

  • 12pm PDT, June 18 Event submissions open
  • 5pm PDT, June 25 WhatWhereWhen guide deadline
  • 12pm PDT, August 22 Event submissions close

Event Submission Basics

Please read the Playa Events content guidelines

Event title: 40 characters or less (including spaces)

Event description: 80 characters or less (including spaces)

Submit your most important events first. The first events you submit will be prioritized for inclusion in the print WhatWhereWhen guide. Watch your inbox for notifications from Playa Events!

Where are Playa Events published?

  • Playa Events website: All approved submissions are available right here!
  • Print WhatWhereWhen guide: Handed out at the Greeters Station
  • Community-built applications: Mobile apps built by the Innovate community
  • Playa Info kiosks: Physical kiosks at Playa Info