Towering pillars of flame, cracking bolts of electricity, bodies dancing through fire – experience a four-day celebration of creation through fire & light. Come during the day to learn new skills at special Crucible workshops and classes. Return at night as the Fire Arts Arena lights up with fire performance, music, and the works of innovative fire sculptors.

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Crackling Tesla Coil by Therm
Photo by Lane Hartwell

Festival Schedule

Wednesday, July 12

7 - 11pm

The Crucible Hosts: The Desert Arts Preview
Free Admission

Enjoy a sneak preview of the hottest concepts from the 2006 Burning Man
honorarium artists, and hear members of Burning Man’s Art Department speak about this year’s theme and the granting process.

Thursday, July 13

7:00pm

All proceeds support
The Crucible’s youth
and adult educational
and outreach
programs.

Fire & Light: Benefit Auction Soiree
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$100 members/ $125 non-members

The Crucible’s studio transforms into a fantastical landscape of fire and
light. Enjoy aerialists from Flyaway Productions soaring overhead, flame-tempered delicacies, and a live bronze pour with performances by the Von Stilt Family, LOOP!STATION, Copper Lantern, The Nekyia, and Ashley Knight. All this while bidding on works by prominent Bay Area artists in our live auction. Then join our procession to the Fire Arts Arena for the Festival’s opening ceremony.

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Friday, July 14

8pm - 12:30am

Twisted Fiery Circus: Fire Arts Arena Show
$25 members/ $30 non-members

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole into an otherworldly carnival of fire. The night comes alive with lightning from Tesla coils and eruptions of fire. The circus was never like this, with performances from Mark Bamuthi, Prescott Circus, Vatra, Loco Bloco, Ultra Gypsy, Copper Lantern, El Circo, Von Stilt Family, XENO, DJ Vordo, Yard Dogs Road Show, and an eclectic collection of fiery circus performers.

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Saturday, July 15

8pm - 12:30am

High Voltage Chaos: Fire Arts Arena Show
$25 members/ $30 non-members

The Festival reaches its cacophonous crescendo, lighting up Oakland’s skies with a symphony of fire. Witness packs of fire spinners, flaming antlers, fire breathers, and performances from Elz Cuya, F-Space, Pyronauts, The Nekyia, DJ Vordo, The Mutaytor, and a finale from the one and only Extra Action Marching Band.

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TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OR ON-LINE, THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.