Wasteland is back in San Bernardino. Insomniac’s hard dance festival returns to the NOS Events Center on Friday and Saturday, September 3 and 4, 2027, under a new name, Wasteland SoCal, now that an East Coast edition is planned for Orlando. The 2027 lineup has not been announced, but two-day passes have been on sale since September 11, 2026.
The festival is built for music at 150 beats per minute and up: hardstyle, hardcore, hard techno, and bounce. EDM Identity reported that the 2026 edition was the biggest yet, with a new three-stage format that brought Basscon together with Mutate and Unreal Germany. Here is what is confirmed for 2027, from the festival’s guide pages as of September 28, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Friday and Saturday, September 3 and 4, 2027. Event times not announced yet. |
| Where | NOS Events Center, 689 South E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 |
| Lineup | Not announced yet |
| Ages | 18 and over, no exceptions. 21 and over for VIP areas and alcohol. |
| Tickets | Two-day GA $129.99 all-in, or $9.99 deposit, through Front Gate Tickets |
| Re-entry | No |
| Payment | Cashless, with cash-to-card exchange on site |
| Parking | Premier parking from $45 per day |
| Official site | wastelandfest.com |
Who’s playing
Insomniac has not released the 2027 lineup. For a sense of the sound, the 2026 bill included Darren Styles, Angerfist, Sub Zero Project, D-Sturb, Dual Damage, Kobosil, Trym, Alignment, Rooler, Alyssa Jolee, Dr Donk, and Kayzo, spread across three stages called The Shelter, The Scrap Yard, and The Hangar. The grounds also had Nomads Land, an area of art installations and interactive experiences.
Tickets
Wasteland uses all-in pricing, meaning the listed price includes fees but not taxes or delivery. Prices listed on the festival’s ticket page as of September 28, 2026 (tiers can sell out and move up):
| Pass | All-in price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Day GA | $129.99 | Festival entry both days |
| 2-Day GA+ | $167.99 | Adds expedited entry and premium restroom trailers |
| 2-Day VIP | $259.99 | Adds a VIP-only viewing area, VIP restrooms, and a laminate and lanyard. 21+ only. |
| 2-Day After Party | $54.99 | 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. both nights. You need a same-day festival ticket and must stay inside the venue. |
- Deposits: GA, GA+, and VIP can be locked in for $9.99 down. Miss a layaway payment and you get a 10-day grace period before the order is canceled with non-refundable fees.
- Limit: Four tickets per person.
- Buy from Front Gate. The festival says resale tickets should come only from trusted friends.
Getting there
- Premier Parking: $45 per day in the Pink Lot right outside the entrance. Premier Parking Plus, closer still, is $75 per day. Lot hours cover the after party.
- Rideshare: Pickup and drop-off is at the Big Lots location. There is no on-site pickup or drop-off.
- No overnight stays: Sleeping in cars is not allowed, and cars left in the lot outside festival hours are towed.
- Hotels: Insomniac lists partner hotel rates on the travel page.
What to bring
- A bag up to 12 x 12 inches: small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses, and fanny packs.
- Water: An empty official Insomniac bottle or an empty hydration pack. Refill stations are free.
- Earplugs. At 150 BPM and up, you will want them.
- Totems and flags, within the guidelines. No hard flagpoles or corporate logos.
- Glowing costumes, LED hoops, poi, and orbitals.
- Vapes with empty chambers, or sealed disposables.
- Sealed sunscreen lotion, lip balm, and powder makeup.
- A real, physical ID. Digital IDs, school IDs, and expired IDs are not accepted.
What to leave at home
- Hard masks. Masks made of hard materials or ceramic are not allowed, and all masks are at security’s discretion. Worth knowing at a festival with a apocalyptic theme.
- Costumes that look like police, fire, security, or medical uniforms, including high-visibility vests.
- LED gloves and microlights, and red light-up wands or lightsabers.
- Tents, chairs, blankets, and large umbrellas.
- Liquid makeup, eye drops, aerosols, and over-the-counter medication. OTC meds are available at first aid.
- Professional cameras, meaning detachable lenses, tripods, or big zooms.
- Outside food and drinks, glass, cans, and coolers.
Inside the gates
- No ins and outs. Valid, unscanned tickets get in until an hour before the end of the event.
- Expect a thorough search, which can include a pat-down and removing your shoes.
- No moshing, crowd-surfing, or stage-diving, per the festival policies, and no sitting on designated dance floors.
- Cashless. Credit, debit, Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, and Android Pay. Cash can be exchanged for a prepaid card.
- Lockers come with a universal phone charger and are big enough for a backpack.
Accessibility
The grounds are asphalt with accessible routes throughout. There is no pre-registration. Use the accessible entry lane, then stop at the Accessibility Services Hub, to the left after you enter, for a free accessibility wristband and one companion wristband. Accessible viewing areas are at designated stages, first come, first served, and mobility device charging is available at the hub. ADA parking is next to the entrance by the Pink Lots, first come, first served, and does not require a parking pass.
Still to come
The 2027 lineup, stage names, event hours, box office hours, and the festival map. The 824 Journal will update this guide when Insomniac announces them.
Sources
- Wasteland SoCal, official site
- Wasteland tickets (prices as of September 28, 2026)
- Wasteland hours and info (address, ages, ID, policies, acceptable and prohibited items)
- Wasteland FAQ
- Wasteland travel and parking
- Wasteland accessibility
- Wasteland amenities and services
- Wasteland 2026 lineup and stages
- EDM Identity: Wasteland SoCal Announces Dates and On-Sale Info for 2027 Edition (September 9, 2026)
Featured photo: Scott Randall (SoCalNomad) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
