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Playa Social: Burners and Future Burners

Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
The Fold | 3359 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Event Details

Whether you’re still deciding if the playa is for you, already have a ticket, or you’ve been burning for years, we’d love to have you.

Here’s what to expect:

✨ Drinks & good conversations with experienced Burners and those who have never been to Playa

✨ Local vendors with Burning Man fashion and accessories (vendor interest form)

✨ Live DJs playing funky tunes (lineup below!)

✨ A beginner-friendly talk with Nastya (who is known also as SF Girl Chronicle): “What is Burning Man, and how to prepare for your first burn?”

✨ Meet camps that are looking for new members, fundraising, or promoting (BM camp interest form)

Burning Man can feel overwhelming when you’re starting out. This event is a chance to ask questions, meet people, discover camps, find inspiration, and get excited for what’s ahead.

Come solo or bring a friend – we’re creating a welcoming space for curious newcomers and seasoned Burners alike. Your Burning Man experience starts long before you reach the playa.

Dust optional. Community required ✨

 DJ Lineup

Akryllic – https://soundcloud.com/akryllic

yo Yogurt https://www.instagram.com/yoyogurt_dj/

Funk Gus – https://www.instagram.com/mr_funk_gus/

Djohnhttps://www.instagram.com/the_djohn/

the house Fox

 Vendors & BM Camps

For the past 3 yrs, Vida Boutique SF’s pop-up at Asiento has been styling Burning Man and festival-goers find cool, one-of-a-kind preloved clothing and accessories that really stand out! Liv is all about sustainability and caring for Mother Earth, and she’s helping shift the way people think about fashion—showing that secondhand shopping can be stylish, fun, and better for the planet.
Dirty Goat Roadhouse DGR, is a spinoff of the former Dusty Lady Camp (established in the early 00’s). We’re excited to be camping inside the illustrious Illumination Village @430 & Esplanade this year. In addition to our mutant art car, we’re bringing a 20 foot tall fire tornado art piece and a newly christened chill space called the Fainting Goat Lounge

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: Club / DJ, Community, In Person
Venue: The Fold
Address: 3359 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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