While Burning Man ignites Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for one unforgettable week each August, its creative spirit lives on year-round. Across the Silver State, larger-than-life artworks, immersive installations, and a culture of self-expression continues to inspire. From desert sculptures to community-driven creativity, Nevada celebrates the essence of Burning Man every day, as a destination where art, imagination, stories and connection thrive far beyond the playa.
Hit the road in Nevada and discover its creative spirit year-round:
An art-tastic odyssey along the Burner Byway
The Burner Byway road trip from Reno to the Black Rock Desert – where Burning Man is held each year – leads travellers through quirky towns, natural wonders, and cultural landmarks that echo the ethos of Burning Man. Expect hot springs, a wildlife refuge, and stargazing in a dedicated Dark Sky Sanctuary with unexpected encounters along the way.
See playa art in Reno
As the gateway to Burning Man, Reno has been the recipient of dozens of incredible art made by world-renowned artists over the years, whose work is displayed across temporary and permanent installations in and around Midtown and Downtown Reno. Seek out the Reno Playa Art Trail and look for massive sculptures, murals, and interactive art pieces exhibited throughout the city.
Special guest, Australia’s Heesco brings his bold street art to Winnemucca
Renowned Australian street artist Heesco – famous for his Australian Silo Art Trail murals – is heading to Winnemucca for the first-ever Main Street Murals & Music Festival from 29 May to 1 June, 2025. This four-day celebration will turn Downtown into a vibrant canvas, with live music and mural art by both local and international talent. Blending creativity with community, the festival honours Northern Nevada’s rich history while igniting revitalisation and a shared sense of identity across the town. Find out more about the participating artists on FACEBOOK and Instagram: @wmcamurals.
Pedicab art in Reno
Sit back and enjoy the ride with Travel Pineapple Pedicabs for a hosted tour of Reno, with a twist. Discover secret alleyways and hidden artwork on the Midtown Mural Pedicab Tour. For the ultimate only-in-Nevada experience, travel inside the Sinderella Art Car – a giant “Cinderella” carriage straight from the Black Rock playa – to take in past Burning Man art
A new park with old bones
The all-new Ice Age Fossils State Park North of Las Vegas, brims with one of the largest and most varied collections of Ice Age-era fossils ever discovered, from mammoths and dire wolves to giant ground sloths and saber-toothed cats that once roamed the local landscape. Most recently, the ‘Monumental Mammoth’ sculpture from the 2019 Burning Man became a permanent feature
Cruise Nevada’s wildly creative Free-Range Art Highway
The stretch of open road from Las Vegas to Reno is as wild as it is wide. From the kaleidoscopic boulder towers at Seven Magic Mountains, a psychedelic junk car forest, Goldwell Open Air Museum’s colossal sculpture garden, and even a haunted, clown-themed motel, the Free-Range Art Highway is an offbeat open-air road trip that delivers a dose of the unexpected.
Elko’s unexpected art scene
Despite being home to only about 20,000 residents, this community prioritises the arts, boasting its own orchestra, five independent theater companies, and a smattering of galleries strung through downtown. It’s the heart of cowboy country, yet Elko’s public art scene is thriving. From dozens of larger-than-life cowboy boots to more than 100 vibrant murals, public art has breathed new life into this high desert town.
Boot Camp, Elko is a creative proliferation across town, with almost 50 colour cowboy boots positioned around town. 36 artists were commissioned to paint the boots, each six feet tall, to share Elko’s rich legacy.
Murals without Borders, Elko was a project commissioned in 2019 to celebrate the town’s centenary and revitalise older buildings. Today, over 100 murals can be viewed, involving both local and celebrated global artists in the project, depicting everything from whimsical characters, Native American imagery, and cowboy scenes – all a slice of local Nevada life.
Carson City Murals and Music Festival returns for its third year in September
Carson City has fully embraced the mural culture, welcoming artists from across the country and around the world to leave their artistic mark on the city’s landscape. Over the past two years, more than 44 vibrant murals have brought fresh life and colour to the community. Now entering its third year, the Carson City Murals and Music Festival returns from 15 to 20 September, 2025. This year’s event will once again feature a talented lineup of artists painting life throughout the city, with five days of art, music and great food.
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