The Dust Off! Boulder's Official Burning Man Decompression Presents: Burn in Retrograde

Saturday, September 27, 2025 6:00PM - September 28 4:00AM
Doors open at 6:00 PM

By Art in Community





TICKETS
Online Presale
Price: $45.00
Fees: $5.50, Total: $50.50


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Location:

Roots Music Project
4747 Pearl Street Suite V3A
Boulder, Colorado 80301
USA
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Join us for Boulder's official Burning Man Decompression Party!

Welcome home adventurers returning from That Thing In The Desert! Don't get down as you're dusting off. Come unleash, celebrate, dance, art, party, and love on your community at this year's Decompression!

We may be in the default world today, but together we can travel back into the magic of Burns past.

We proudly present: Burn In Retrograde

The future is coming on fast, but we’re pretty sure it’s all downhill from here!

Instead of embracing Tomorrow, we invite you into a night of nostalgic reverie.

Out with the new, in with the old! Dust off your retro outfits, bring art from your favorite era, revel in your best memories. Let this blast from the past reinvigorate your spirit and remind you of all the good times we’ve had.

Whether you enjoyed/survived the Big Burn this year, have had a summer of regionals, are craving burner connection in lieu of these happenings, or are a newbie who's feeling curious about Burning Man... this is a gathering you won’t want to miss!


The Dust Off: Burn in Retrograde
Saturday September 27th
6pm-4am
Roots Music Project - 4747 Pearl Suite V3A, Boulder, CO 80301

21+ after 9pm
All ages welcome 6-9pm (participants under age 21 enter for free during this time period)


Get EXCITED for:
* Community art gallery and interactive installations
* Local Theme Camps
* Full DJ Line-Ups... stay tuned as we announce our featured musical artists!
* Multiple indoors and outdoor spaces to live your time-travel fantasy
* Late night hours (Yup! The ONLY Colorado Decomp that will go until 4am... or whenever they kick us out)
* Specialty drinks, food truck, and late night non-alcoholic delights

TICKETS:
Online Pre-Sale - $45
Door Sales - $50
Volunteer Tickets - $20
Youth Tickets (under age 21, 6-9pm only) - $0

VOLUNTEERISM:
Want to be a part of the magic???
Volunteer! We can't run this event without you! We need folks for set up, tear down, gate, greeters, and more! Volunteers will receive a discounted $20 ticket to the event.

Sign Up for Volunteer Shift Here: https://volunteer.apogaea.com/event/54

Email Zipper at [email protected] for volunteer-related questions.

ART GRANTS:
Bring Your Art! We are looking for art projects to display, big and small, visual or performance, or interaction. Get imaginative! We welcome a broad range of artistic expressions! And we have plenty of Art Grants $$$$ to help you make your vision a reality.

Grants will be provided on a rolling basis--do not hesitate to get your application in, as funding is limited! We are ready to give away up to $1000 per project!

Get On That Application Here:
https://tinyurl.com/bdz3p5f5


MEET YOUR HOSTS:

About Art in Community
Art in Community is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Boulder, Colorado that bridges the values and tenets of Burning Man culture into broader society, a.k.a. "The Default World." Our mission is to create a hub for artistic and community development while being a catalyst for progressive cultural change that promotes diversity, inclusivity, harm reduction and consent education. We provide year-round support for the arts by awarding art grants and hosting events that showcase local artists.
https://www.aicboulder.org/

About Roots Music Project Foundation
Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.
https://www.RootsMusicProject.org