The legendary Mayan Warrior collective has officially announced that it will pause bringing its iconic art car to Burning Man in 2026. This decision marks a significant, albeit temporary, shift for the group after more than a decade of being a central fixture on the Playa.
While the art car will be absent from the 2026 gathering, the collective confirmed that its presence will not disappear entirely. Instead, the team is pivoting its focus toward a new creative endeavor. The group will establish a new camp titled Discosmos, which will be located at 2 & J. According to the official announcement, this new space is designed to foster a different mode of participation, centering on visual art installations and music while maintaining the community spirit that has defined the collective for years.
Read the full statement from the collective below:
This transition represents a thoughtful evolution for the Mayan Warrior team as they explore new ways to contribute to the Burning Man experience. Fans of the collective can look forward to seeing how the Discosmos camp integrates their signature blend of creativity and sound into the desert landscape.