Mauboy performed "Burn" on the "Australian Idol" grand finale show on 23 November 2008. She also performed the song at the 2008 Sydney New Year's Eve event. On 11 January 2009, Mauboy performed "Burn" during a Twenty20 cricket match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On 19 January 2009, she performed "Burn" on "Sunrise", which was broadcast live from the Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. Mauboy performed the song at the Australia Day Live Concert held at the Parliament House, Canberra on 25 January 2009, dressed in a one piece black short jumpsuit. On 9 July 2009, Mauboy performed "Burn" at her first 'Live at the Chapel' concert, held at the Paddington Uniting Church in Sydney. At the 2009 ARIA Music Awards on 26 November, Mauboy performed a remixed version of "Burn", dressed in a black leather dress.