Burning Man Summit is coming to Nijmegen 🌸
Are you joining? 😃

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🎪 Summit – Fest – Public Day 🎪

From April 16 to 19, the Burning Man European Leadership Summit will take place in Nijmegen. For four days, the NYMA site will be dedicated to creativity, community, and the power of building something extraordinary together.

The event consists of three parts: a Summit (April 16–19), a Fest (April 18), and a Public Day (April 19).

But what exactly is Burning Man? What will happen? And how can you participate?

🌸 What is Burning Man? 🌸

Many people know Burning Man from the iconic event in the Nevada desert (USA), where a temporary city—Black Rock City—is built each year. Tens of thousands of people come together to create a world filled with art, self-expression, music, and experimentation.

What is less well known is that dozens of events and communities around the world operate from, or are inspired by, the same 10 principles, such as radical inclusion, gifting, self-expression, and participation. The 50/50 Fest is also inspired by these principles.

The Burning Man Project creates the conditions in which people can build meaningful experiences together—through creativity, collaboration, and doing what truly brings you joy. Always with respect for one another and the environment.

The goal?
To create a shared WOW.

🌸 A Summit 🌸

Burning Man European Leadership Summit (April 16–19)

From April 16 to 19, organizers, artists, community builders, and curious changemakers from across Europe (and beyond) will gather at the NYMA site.

The Summit brings together people who are involved in Burning Man and related events, as well as those who want to learn or play a role in such organizations.
This could be you, too!

This year’s theme:
The Art of Becoming

(Transformation as an ongoing creative reality, honoring individual growth, organizational development, and societal change.)

Would you like more information or to participate in the Summit?
👇🏽 Sign up via the button below. 👇🏽

I want to participate in the Summit

🌸 A Fest 🌸

On Saturday, April 18, Waalhalla and Waalplein will transform into WaalPlaya.

A fest where every step you take brings a surprise—very much in the spirit of a 50/50 Fest. Art, gifts, music, performances, and unexpected encounters.

And as always:
✨ Your gift is welcome.
Whether it’s a performance, artwork, smile, tasty snack or drink, or a helping hand.

Would you like to attend the Fest?
👇🏽 Sign up via the button below. 👇🏽

I want to participate in the Fest

🌸 A Public Day 🌸

On Sunday, April 19, from 1:00 PM onward, the NYMA site will open its doors to the public.

Everyone is welcome to get acquainted with the culture of Burning Man. There will be workshops at the Vasim, performances, art, gifting, and gatherings at the WaalPlaya.

And perhaps most beautiful of all: your gift is more than welcome. ✨
Whether it’s a smile, a performance, an artwork, a drink, or even a magic trick.

And one more highlight…
🔥 At the end of the day, there will even be a Burn! 🔥

🛏️ Offering a Room? 🛏️

Summit participants are coming from all over the world and are looking for places to stay.
Do you have a bed, couch, or guest room available?
Let us know.

Inviting someone into your home might be the most beautiful form of gifting—and who knows, it could spark a lifelong friendship.

I have a bed available

🙌 Volunteers Wanted 🙌

Of course, you can also help build this experience.

From April 16 to 19, volunteers are welcome in various roles: setup, production, reception, artist support, audience guidance, and more.

Would you like to be part of this adventure?
👇🏽 Sign up via the button below. 👇🏽

I want to volunteer

❤️ Why Nijmegen? ❤️

Nijmegen—the oldest city in the Netherlands. A place that has reinvented itself for over 2,000 years, thanks to engaged communities that continually respond to the times they live in.

And of course: the hometown of 50/50 Fest.

Where better for The Art of Becoming to land?

Would you like to join as a participant, partygoer, volunteer, or host?
Check out all information and registration options at 5050fest.nl

🔥 Let’s create a new WOW together.