Burning Man Decompression 2025 in Oakland

If you’ve just returned from the Playa and are craving that same sense of connection, creativity, and community, you’re not alone. Every fall, burners from across the Bay Area and beyond gather to keep the fire alive at Decompression—a chance to relive the magic of Black Rock City with art, music, and radical self-expression.

This year’s Oakland Decompression 2025 will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 2 PM until 3 AM at its new home: The Loom in Oakland.

About the Venue: The Loom in Oakland

Located at Livingston St & 22nd Ave (2150 Livingston St, Oakland, CA 94606), The Loom has become a hub for art and maker culture. It has hosted:

• Two Burning Man Temple builds
• Large-scale projects like Naga & The Captainess and Sonic Runway
• The 2024 Robot Heart Residency
• Two BRC 2025 Honoraria projects: Sphinx Gate and The Moonlight Library

Expect art installations, mutant vehicles, sound camps, DJs, fire performances, and interactive workshops—a true continuation of the Burning Man spirit right here in Oakland.

🎟️ Tickets & Participation

Tickets are now available—don’t wait, as Decompression traditionally sells out. In true burner spirit, this event is participatory, so if you’re an artist, performer, camp organizer, or just someone who loves to co-create, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Opportunities include:

• Art installations & theme camps
• Performances (bands, DJs, dancers, spoken word, circus acts, and more)
• Fire art & fire performances
• Volunteer shifts (with free admission perks!)

🌙 What to Wear to Decompression

One of the best parts of Decompression is the fashion—continuing that Burning Man style of self-expression. Think playful, bold, and creative:

• Layer up: The event is outdoors and will get chilly at night. A cozy faux fur coat or vest not only keeps you warm but adds to your unique look. (Furrocious Furr makes custom faux fur coats and vests for both men and women, with tons of pockets and backpack straps to keep your hands free.)
• LEDs & glow gear: After sunset, the space will come alive with lights. LED fur, flow toys, and glow accessories will help you light up the night.
• Express yourself: Decompression is about radical self-expression—whether that’s sequins, feathers, body paint, or desert-dusted festival gear from Burning Man itself.

There’s no “right” way to dress—just be you, and let your inner Burner shine.

🔥 Keep the Fire Burning

Burning Man Decompression 2025 in Oakland is more than an afterparty—it’s a chance to reconnect with the Burner community, to dance, laugh, and celebrate together while keeping the playa spirit alive.

Why Go to Oakland Decompression 2025?

Decompression isn’t just a party—it’s a chance to:

• Reconnect with your Burner community
• Share stories and experiences from Burning Man 2025
• Dance, explore, and create with friends old and new
• Keep the playa energy alive long after Black Rock City fades into dust

Final Details

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM
📍 Location: The Loom, Livingston St & 22nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
🎟️ Tickets: Available now – RSVP or buy online

✨ Don’t forget your warm faux fur layers for the chilly night, and your LED magic to keep the Playa spirit glowing.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at The Loom. Grab your ticket, plan your look, and get ready for a magical day and night filled with art, music, and connection.

👉 Don’t forget your faux fur layers for the chilly Oakland night, and your LED magic to light up the darkness.