The undead are booked for another summer in Long Beach. Insomniac and Bassrush’s Zombie Apocalypse returns to the Queen Mary Waterfront on Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, 2027, for two nights of dubstep, riddim, and drum and bass. No lineup yet, but two-day passes have been on sale since June 25, 2026.
The festival started as a post-Thanksgiving event and moved to June for the first time in 2026, with Excision, Subtronics, Caspa, Peekaboo, and Borgore among that year’s headliners. EDM Identity counts 2027 as the fifth edition overall. Here is what is confirmed so far, plus the rules from the festival’s guide pages as of September 28, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, 2027. The guide page lists hours of 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. |
| Where | Queen Mary Waterfront, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802 |
| Lineup | Not announced yet |
| Ages | 18 and over for GA. 21 and over for VIP. Photo ID required. |
| Tickets | Two-day GA and VIP through Front Gate Tickets, with layaway from $8.08 down |
| Re-entry | No |
| Payment | Cashless: cards and mobile pay |
| Parking | No on-site parking. Nearby garages plus a free shuttle. |
| Official site | apocalypsefest.com |
Who’s playing
Insomniac has not released the 2027 lineup. What we know is the lane: Insomniac describes Zombie Apocalypse as a bass music festival spanning dubstep, drum and bass, and experimental electronic music, and EDM Identity’s announcement listed brostep, tearout, 140, and riddim among the sounds. The 2026 edition ran on stages called the Apocalypse Arena, the Zombieland Citadel, and the Quarantine Zone.
Tickets
Passes are sold through Front Gate Tickets, the only official seller. At the June 2026 on-sale, EDM Identity reported two-day GA starting at $139.99 and two-day VIP starting at $289.99. Prices rise as tiers sell, so check the ticket page for current numbers.
- GA covers festival entry, free water stations, and the food and bar options.
- VIP adds expedited entry, dedicated viewing areas, exclusive food and drink, and upgraded restrooms. You must be 21 or older to enter with a VIP pass, and there are no refunds if you are not.
- Layaway: $8.08 down. If you miss a payment, there is a 10-day grace period before the order is canceled, and fees are non-refundable.
- Limit: Four tickets per person.
- Hotels: The festival lists partner hotel rates on its travel page.
Getting there
There is no on-site parking at the Queen Mary. The festival’s travel page points you to downtown Long Beach garages and a free shuttle across the water.
- Free shuttle: Pickup and drop-off at Rainbow Lagoon Park, next to the Long Beach Convention Center lot on Shoreline Drive.
- Recommended garages: The Pike (65 Cedar Avenue), Civic Center (332 West Broadway), City Place A (50 East 6th Street), City Place B (50 East 5th Street), and Marina Green (386 East Shoreline Drive).
- Rideshare: Drop-off zones are on East Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Avenue and Pine Avenue. From there, take the free shuttle.
- On foot: There is pedestrian access over the Queensway Bridge.
- No sleeping in cars in the festival lots, for anyone.
A zombie’s packing list
Costumes are the whole point, but a few zombie staples break the rules. The festival’s lists, as posted:
| Bring it | Leave it |
|---|---|
| Glowing or illuminated costumes and jewelry | Gas masks |
| Totems and decorated pool noodles | Costumes that look like police, fire, or event staff uniforms |
| Flags, banners, and handmade signs (no hard flagpoles, no corporate logos) | Red light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers |
| LED poi, orbitals, and hula hoops | Toy guns and water guns |
| Clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a clutch up to 6 x 9 inches | Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, and blankets |
| Hydration pack (empty) with no more than two main compartments and one small one | Glass, cans, cups, and coolers |
| Empty reusable water bottle | Outside food and drinks |
| Personal misting fan with a bottle up to 1.5 liters | Aerosols, including spray paint |
| Vapes | Markers and pens |
| Unexpired prescription meds and sealed nasal naloxone | Over-the-counter medication |
| Point-and-shoot cameras and handheld video devices under 6 inches | Professional photo, video, and audio gear |
Also on the no list: drones, laser pointers, air horns, balls and Frisbees, stickers and flyers, massagers, pets, and weapons of any kind.
Inside the gates
- No ins and outs. Once you are in, you are in for the night.
- Late arrivals: Valid, unscanned tickets get in until an hour before the event ends.
- Bring real ID. A valid government-issued photo ID. Expired IDs only count with DMV renewal paperwork, and consular IDs are not accepted.
- Cashless. Credit, debit, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Android Pay.
- Set times will be posted on the website, the Insomniac app, and social media before the festival.
Accessibility
The Accessibility Services Hub is to the left of the entrance, where you can get a free accessibility wristband (no pre-registration) and one companion wristband. Accessible viewing areas are at designated stages, first come, first served. Requests for ASL interpretation, large print, braille, or assistive listening need 30 days’ notice through the festival’s form; the 2027 deadline is listed as coming soon. There is no ADA-only lot, but each recommended garage has limited ADA spaces.
Still to come
The 2027 lineup, stage names, set times, box office hours, and the 2027 effective communication deadline. The 824 Journal will update this guide when Insomniac announces them.
Sources
- Zombie Apocalypse, official site
- Zombie Apocalypse hours and info (address, hours, ages, re-entry, bag policy, allowed and prohibited items)
- Zombie Apocalypse FAQ
- Zombie Apocalypse travel (shuttle, parking, rideshare)
- Zombie Apocalypse accessibility
- Insomniac: Zombie Apocalypse Announces 2027 Festival, June 18 + 19
- EDM Identity: Zombie Apocalypse Announces 2027 Dates and Presale Info (June 23, 2026)
Featured photo: David Jones via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
