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Wasteland Southern California

Wasteland Southern California: SEP 3-4, 2027, San Bernardino, CA

In 45 weeksFrom $130

Official tickets ↗Ticket details ↓
  • Confirmed
  • On sale
  • Lineup not announced
  • Hard dance first

Research checked 2026-10-02. Details below may refer to earlier editions; source dates and notes show the context.

Nothing soft survives.

Insomniac's hard dance flagship at the NOS Events Center: hardstyle, hardcore and hard techno, with a two-night September run in San Bernardino.

Recorded GA / 2027
$129.99
Days
2
Hours
Night
Camping
No camping
Age
18+
Capacity / day
Not confirmed

2-Day GA Experience Pass / fees included / recorded 2026-10-02Field notes & sources ↓

← Previous festivalBeyond Wonderland at The GorgeGeorge, WAOpen the previous festival ↗

Tickets & cost

Recorded prices, not live quotes

On sale

Tickets opened Sep 11, 2026.

Presale opened September 11, 2026 at 11am PT, followed by general sale at noon, according to the September 9 announcement. The official site still offers 2027 tickets.

Launch sources
Recorded 2026-10-03
Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    2027 Wasteland - 2-Day GA+ Experience Pass ↗Front Gate Tickets / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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    Wasteland Southern California ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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Check official tickets ↗

Availability, delivery, taxes and final totals must be checked with the official seller.

Recorded ticket tiers / 2027

Fig. 01.1 Ticket ladder / 2027 edition6 tiers on file

$0Recorded price$259.99

Full-event passes / cheapest first

  1. GA2-Day GA Experience Pass$129.99

    fees included / recorded 2026-10-02

    All-in price; page shows $115 + $14.99 fees. A $9.99 deposit layaway is offered.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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  2. GA+2-Day GA+ Experience Pass$167.99

    fees included / recorded 2026-10-02

    All-in price; page shows $150 + $17.99 fees. Adds expedited entry and premium restroom trailers.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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  3. VIP2-Day VIP Elevated Experience$259.99

    fees included / recorded 2026-10-02

    All-in price; page shows $240 + $19.99 fees. VIP areas are 21+.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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Single days & add-ons

  1. ParkingPremier Parking$45.00

    fees included / recorded 2026-10-02

    Per day; page shows $40 + $5 fees. Pink Lot outside the festival entrance.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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      Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓
  2. Other2-Day After Party Pass$54.99

    fees included / recorded 2026-10-02

    Runs 2 AM to 6 AM; requires a same-day festival ticket and staying inside the venue.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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  3. ParkingPremier Parking Plus$75.00

    fees included / recorded 2026-10-02

    Per day; page shows $70 + $5 fees. Closer to the venue than Premier Parking.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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      Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓

Prices are recorded snapshots. Fee status and tier notes stay with each record.

Read as a table
Recorded ticket tiers for the 2027 edition
TierKindRecorded priceFeesRecorded on
2-Day GA Experience PassGA$129.99fees included2026-10-02
2-Day GA+ Experience PassGA+$167.99fees included2026-10-02
2-Day VIP Elevated ExperienceVIP$259.99fees included2026-10-02
2-Day After Party PassOther$54.99fees included2026-10-02
Premier ParkingParking$45.00fees included2026-10-02
Premier Parking PlusParking$75.00fees included2026-10-02

Payment plans, refunds & resale

Payment plan
2027 passes offer a $9.99 deposit layaway; a missed payment gets a 10-day grace period before cancellation and non-refundable fees.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Refunds
No refunds or exchanges.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Resale
Buy from Front Gate Tickets or trusted friends only; scalper tickets are refused at the gate with no refund.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓

Make a trip budget

Your own cost sheet / USD

  • Ticket$129.99 / 100%
Subtotal so far$129.99

Per person. Ticket starts with the recorded GA price; update it for fees and your tier. Enter your own costs. Use 0 for anything you do not need. Blank lines stay out of the stack. This sheet stays in this page.

The lineup

Last recorded 2026-10-02

Not announced

No 2027 lineup is recorded. No 2027 lineup announced as of 2026-10-02.

For reference: 2026 headliners, a past edition

  • Hardstyle 78%
  • Hard techno 11%
  • Trance 11%

A line under a name marks its main sound. Counted from 9 of 11 artists named on this bill.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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In the archive

6 editions on file

Fig. 03.1 Edition timelineSince 2015
REPORTED ATTENDANCE / WHOLE EDITION2015FOUNDED201620172018201920202021202220232024202540K20262027
REPORTED ATTENDANCE / WHOLE EDITION'15FOUNDED'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'2540K'26'27
  • Edition held
  • Ahead / dates open
  • Cancelled
  • No record in the archive
  • Weather or incident note
Years with a dot have no edition record in our files. That does not mean the festival skipped the year.
EDM Maniac: the event debuted at Los Angeles' Hollywood Palladium in 2015; the 2026 edition was billed as the eleventh.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Read as a table
Editions in the archive
YearDatesStatusReported attendance
2027Sep 3–4, 2027ConfirmedNot recorded
2026Sep 4–5, 2026Past edition40,000
2025Aug 29–30, 2025Past editionNot recorded
2024Aug 30–31, 2024Past editionNot recorded
2023Feb 24–25, 2023Past editionNot recorded
2022Feb 25–26, 2022Past editionNot recorded
2027Sep 3–4, 2027Confirmed
Headliners
Not confirmed
No 2027 lineup announced as of 2026-10-02.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Venue
NOS Events Center
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Tickets went on sale September 11, 2026, with a presale at 11 AM PT and general sale at noon PT for GA, GA+ and VIP.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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This is the first edition branded Wasteland Southern California, after Insomniac announced a first East Coast edition: Wasteland Orlando, February 5-6, 2027.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Basscon ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
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2026Sep 4–5, 2026Past edition
Headliners
Lil Texas B2B Yosuf, Angerfist, Mad Dog, Rooler, Sub Zero Project, Darren Styles, Ben Nicky Presents Extreme, DJ Isaac, Vertile, Dual Damage
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Venue
NOS Events Center
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Reported attendance
40,000
Reported estimate from EDM Identity's 2026 review, which also quotes DJ Isaac using 40,000. No counting method, daily breakdown or unique-person total is given; not an official count.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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The eleventh edition debuted a three-stage layout with takeovers from Basscon, Mutate and Unreal Germany, and added the festival's first on-site afterparty each night plus extended hours.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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EDM Identity called it the biggest Wasteland to date and said the smallest 2026 stage, The Hangar, was where the entire 2022 edition took place.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Event hours for the 2026 edition were 6 PM to 2 AM, with parking opening at 6 PM and box office hours 5 PM to 1 AM.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Hours & Info – Basscon Wasteland (archived April 18, 2026) ↗Insomniac (via Internet Archive) / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2025Aug 29–30, 2025Past edition
Headliners
Brennan Heart, TNT, Warface, Coone, Timmy Trumpet, Frontliner, Hixxy, Lil Texas
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Basscon Wasteland Festival 2025 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
NOS Events Center
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Basscon Wasteland Festival 2025 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2024Aug 30–31, 2024Past edition
Headliners
Atmozfears, Audiofreq, Ben Nicky, Bioweapon, Code Black, Coone, Darren Styles, DJ Isaac, Radical Redemption, TNT
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Basscon Wasteland Festival 2024 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
NOS Events Center
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Basscon Wasteland Festival 2024 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2023Feb 24–25, 2023Past edition
Headliners
Da Tweekaz, Adaro, DJ Anime, Kutski, Coone, TNT, DJ The Prophet, Deadly Guns
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Venue
NOS Events Center
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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The edition brought back two stages for the first time since 2018: The Fortress (main stage) and The Shrine (outdoor, Basscon Records and newer US artists).
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2022Feb 25–26, 2022Past edition
Headliners
Headhunterz, Da Tweekaz, DJ Isaac, Sub Zero Project, Lady Faith, Lil Texas
The official lineup page lists all 14 artists alphabetically with no headliner tier. These six are the names both EDM.com and EDM Identity put first in the announcement coverage. Warface, in an earlier version of this list, is on the lineup but was not singled out by either article.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Venue
NOS Events Center
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Basscon Wasteland Festival 2022 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
The 2022 edition ran on a single stage, according to EDM Identity's 2026 review.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Artists from other editions / 67

Promoter
Insomniac (Basscon)
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Wasteland Southern California ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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Festival status
Active
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Wasteland Southern California ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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    Basscon ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓

The read

Our editorial read

Insomniac's hard dance flagship at the NOS Events Center: hardstyle, hardcore and hard techno, with a two-night September run in San Bernardino.

The full editorial

Wasteland is Insomniac's hard dance flagship, held at the NOS Events Center fairground in San Bernardino. The 2026 edition ran three stages: the Scrap Yard for hardstyle hosted by Basscon, the Shelter for hard techno run with Mutate and Unreal Germany, and the Hangar, a small 360-degree room. EDM Identity put the 2026 crowd at an estimated 40,000 and called it the biggest edition yet; that is a reviewer's account, not an official count. The 2026 schedule ran 6 PM to 2 AM, and a separate afterparty pass keeps the night going inside the venue until 6 AM. The crowd is 18 and up, largely Southern California, with a core that travels for hard dance and a growing hard techno contingent. The trade-offs are the setting and the rules. NOS is asphalt, September afternoons are still hot at open, there is no camping and no re-entry, the site is cashless, and rideshare drops at a Big Lots rather than the gate. If you want hardstyle, hardcore, frenchcore or schranz at American festival scale, this is the one weekend that books the full range. 2027 runs September 3 and 4, tickets are already on sale, and the 2027 lineup and stage layout are not confirmed on the pages checked.

Go if

  • Hard dance fans who want hardstyle, hardcore, uptempo and frenchcore in one weekend
  • Techno listeners curious about the harder, faster end of the genre
  • Groups driving in from LA, Orange County or Las Vegas for two nights

Inside the festival

The 2026 edition was a loud, fast two-nighter on asphalt: hardstyle on the main field, hard techno in the Shelter and a 360-degree Hangar for the deeper cuts.

18-and-up hard dance regulars from across Southern California, with a returning core, a growing hard techno crowd and a strong European booking presence.

Filed underHard danceTechno headsFirst-timersGroupsProduction chasers

The read, the audience notes and the tags are our judgment, based on the source ledger below.

Three-stage format

The 2026 revamp added The Shelter (hard techno, Mutate and Unreal Germany) and The Hangar around the Basscon-hosted Scrap Yard.

Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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On-site afterparty

A pass add-on keeps the night going inside the venue from 2 AM to 6 AM; you must stay inside to attend.

Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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The Hangar

The smallest 2026 stage was rebuilt as a 360-degree room, which attendees said fixed the airflow problems of past years.

Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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The sound

Genre weights are our estimate

Fig. 05.1 Genre mixWeights out of 100
HARDSTYLE 40OTHER 22
  • Hardstyle40
  • Hard techno30
  • Other22
  • Techno8
Our count of the 48 announced 2026 artists by primary genre. Hardstyle and rawstyle cover Sub Zero Project, Rooler, D-Sturb, Dual Damage, DJ Isaac and KELTEK; hard techno covers KUKO, Trym, Fantasm, Restricted, Fatima Hajji and Kayzo; techno covers Kobosil, Winson and Alignment; other covers hardcore, uptempo, frenchcore and hard bounce, including Angerfist, Mad Dog, Lil Texas, Levenkhan and Dr Donk.
Estimate
Estimate

An editorial estimate. It is not a confirmed measurement or announcement.

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Compare the eight genre families

Fig. 05.2 Genre radar8 fixed spokes
10203040HOUSE0TECHNO38TRANCE &MELODIC0BIG ROOM0BASS0DRUM &BASS0HARD DANCE40LEFT FIELD22
Twenty genres grouped into eight families so one festival can be read against another. The grouping is ours.
Read as a table
Genre families
FamilyWeight
House0
Techno38
Trance & melodic0
Big room0
Bass0
Drum & bass0
Hard dance40
Left field22

Stage notes / 3

Each stage wears the inks of its sounds in Fig. 05.1. Hatched: outside the top five.

  1. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    The Scrap Yard

    Hardstyle

    Basscon-hosted stage; the 2026 home of hardstyle, rawstyle and hardcore.

  2. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    The Shelter

    Hard technoTechno

    Hard techno stage run by Mutate and Unreal Germany in 2026.

  3. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    The Hangar

    HardstyleHard technoOther

    Smallest of the three in 2026, rebuilt as a 360-degree room with mixed programming from zaag to hard techno.

Start-here artists / 10

Editorial listening suggestions. These artists may belong to an earlier edition; check the dated lineup below.

  • AngerfistOther
  • Sub Zero ProjectHardstyle
  • DJ IsaacHardstyle
  • Darren StylesHardstyle
  • RoolerHardstyle
  • KUKOHard techno
  • TrymHard techno
  • KobosilTechno
  • Lil TexasOther
  • KayzoHard techno

Hear the sound

7 of 10 start-here artists have an official embed we confirmed. Nothing loads until you press play.

Open on Spotify ↗Loads only when you press play · checked 2026-10-03

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Open on Spotify ↗Loads only when you press play · checked 2026-10-03

Open on Spotify ↗Loads only when you press play · checked 2026-10-03

Open on Spotify ↗Loads only when you press play · checked 2026-10-03

Open on Spotify ↗Loads only when you press play · checked 2026-10-03

Open on Spotify ↗Loads only when you press play · checked 2026-10-03

Getting there

San Bernardino, CA

Venue
NOS Events Center
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Ground
Fairground, mixed. Surface: pavement.
Official accessibility page: 'The event is held on asphalt.'
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Shuttle
Not confirmed
No official festival shuttle found on the 2027 travel page.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Parking
Premier Parking from $45 per day and Premier Parking Plus $75 per day, prepaid; ADA parking by the Pink Lots is first come, first served.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
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Rideshare
Rideshare pickup and drop-off is at Big Lots; there is no onsite pickup or drop-off.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Transit
Not confirmed
The official travel page does not list public transit options.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Official travel page ↗

Airports & location map

Fig. 06.1 CA locator
34.09°N, 117.29°W. Coordinates are from our files and carry no source of their own. See every festival on the map →

Nearby airports

  • ONT Ontario International~25 min drive
  • LAX Los Angeles International~90 min drive

Curated reference. Drive times are rough and vary with festival traffic.

Conditions

September in San Bernardino

Fig. 07.1 Climate band / SeptemberHigh, low, rain days
TEMPERATURE / °FLOW 61.9° · HIGH 91.3°102030405060708090100110120DAYS WITH RAIN / 30-DAY MONTH1 OF 30 DAYS, AN AVERAGE. NOT A FORECAST.
TEMPERATURE / °FLOW 61.9° · HIGH 91.3°1030507090110DAYS WITH RAIN / 30-DAY MONTH1 OF 30 DAYS, AN AVERAGE. NOT A FORECAST.
NOAA 1991-2020 normals for September at RIVERSIDE MUNI AP, CA US (USW00003171), 12.5 miles from the venue. Average daily high and low; rain days have 0.01 in or more, rounded to whole days. A long-run average, not a forecast.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Hours
6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
2026 event hours from the archived official hours page; 2027 times were TBA as of 2026-10-02.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Hours & Info – Basscon Wasteland (archived April 18, 2026) ↗Insomniac (via Internet Archive) / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓

Weather and incidents on record

No weather or incident notes recorded. That is a gap in the archive, not a clean record.

Before you pack

Check the official page before you go

Age / ID
18+
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Camping
No camping
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Bags
Small bags, single-compartment backpacks and purses up to 12x12 in; larger bags are prohibited.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Hydration packs
Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment; must be empty on entry.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Re-entry
No re-entry; ins and outs are not allowed per day.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Cashless payments
Yes
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Prohibited items
  • Outside food and beverages, including alcohol and candy
  • Glass, cans, cups or coolers
  • Large purses, bags or backpacks over 12x12 in
  • Hard-material or ceramic masks; masks must be removable for inspection
  • Liquid makeup
  • Over-the-counter medication and eye drops
  • Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
  • Weapons of any kind, including props and toy guns
  • Pets
  • Professional cameras and recording equipment
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Read the official rules ↗

Safety & comfort

Medical
Security and medical staff are on site throughout the event; first aid locations are marked on the map and app.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Water
Free hydration stations; fill an empty bottle or hydration pack.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Harm reduction
Sealed intranasal naloxone is allowed through entry; the festival runs a zero-tolerance drug policy with police inside and outside.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Accessibility
Accessibility hub with wristbands issued on site, accessible viewing areas, an accessible entry lane and ADA parking; no pre-registration before the event.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Official accessibility page ↗

First-timer playbook

Each note keeps its source

Sourced tips / 9

Note 01

Plan for asphalt and rain-or-shine weather; gates opened at 6 PM in 2026.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Hours & Info – Basscon Wasteland (archived April 18, 2026) ↗Insomniac (via Internet Archive) / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 02

Book rideshare to and from the Big Lots lot; there is no onsite pickup or drop-off.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 03

Prepay Premier Parking ($45 per day) or Premier Parking Plus ($75 per day); parking opened at 6 PM in 2026.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
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    Hours & Info – Basscon Wasteland (archived April 18, 2026) ↗Insomniac (via Internet Archive) / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 04

The afterparty pass requires a same-day festival ticket, and you must stay inside the venue between the close and the afterparty.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Note 05

Bring an empty hydration pack or bottle and use the free refill stations instead of buying water all night.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Note 06

The site is cashless; bring a card or phone, and swap any cash for a prepaid card on site.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 07

Totems can be up to 10 ft if they are lightweight with a pole no thicker than 1 in; decorated pool noodles clear security fastest.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Note 08

Buy early or use the $9.99 layaway deposit; 2-day GA was $129.99 all-in for 2027 at the time of check.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Note 09

Earplugs are allowed through security, and sets run at 150 BPM and up all night.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Wasteland Southern California ↗Insomniac / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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Easy mistakes to avoid

  • Planning to sleep in your car or leave it overnight; sleeping in vehicles is not permitted and cars left after hours are towed.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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      FAQ – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓
  • Bringing a hard-material or ceramic mask; they are prohibited and masks must come off for inspection at entry.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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  • Packing over-the-counter medication or eye drops; both are banned, though first aid carries OTC medication on site.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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  • Ridesharing to the festival gate; pickup and drop-off are at the Big Lots lot only.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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      Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓
  • Buying for someone under 18; no one under 18 is admitted, even with a guardian.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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      FAQ – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗Insomniac / official
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓

Worth it for / the catch

Worth it for

  • The 2026 three-stage layout covered hardstyle, hardcore, uptempo, frenchcore, schranz and hard techno
  • A 2 AM close with an optional afterparty that runs to 6 AM
  • Free water stations and a fully cashless site
  • EDM Identity's 2026 review described packed hardstyle sets and the event's biggest edition

The catch

  • Asphalt fairground in early September heat, with gates at 6 PM
  • No camping and no re-entry; it is a drive-and-hotel festival
  • Rideshare drops at Big Lots, not the gate
  • The 2027 lineup is not announced yet and the format has changed quickly in recent years

Compare with

Three match-ups, picked by measure

Filed togethervs. Escape HalloweenLinked in our research notes; 33% genre-mix overlap.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / San Bernardino, CA7 MORE 40Closest soundvs. Beyond Wonderland SoCal43% genre-mix overlap, by our lineup weighting.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / San Bernardino, CA9 MORE 52Nearest on the mapvs. Countdown NYEAbout <5 miles apart, San Bernardino, CA.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / San Bernardino, CAHOUSE 268 MORE 36

Pairs are chosen by genre-mix overlap, distance between venues and recorded start dates. Compare all four at once →

The source ledger

26 sources

Source confidence stays attached to facts. Official pages can change; every source was checked on 2026-10-02 unless its row gives another date.

Fig. 12.1 What each section rests on12 of 26 sources are official
  1. 01Tickets6 of 7 official. Sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13
  2. 02Lineup1 of 1 official. Sources 10
  3. 03History6 of 18 official. Sources 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
  4. 04Read2 of 3 official. Sources 3, 10, 12
  5. 05Sound1 of 3 official. Sources 10, 12, 15
  6. 06Travel2 of 2 official. Sources 6, 8
  7. 07Weather1 of 2 official. Sources 9, 26
  8. 08Rules2 of 2 official. Sources 4, 5
  9. 09Safety3 of 3 official. Sources 4, 7, 8
  10. 10Playbook8 of 8 official. Sources 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Numbers match the source markers beside each fact. A filled number is the organiser's or venue's own page; an open one is news, a reference, data or a community account.
Read as a table
Sources behind each section
SectionSourcesOfficial
01 Tickets1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 136 of 7
02 Lineup101 of 1
03 History2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 256 of 18
04 Read3, 10, 122 of 3
05 Sound10, 12, 151 of 3
06 Travel6, 82 of 2
07 Weather9, 261 of 2
08 Rules4, 52 of 2
09 Safety4, 7, 83 of 3
10 Playbook2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 98 of 8
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    2027 Wasteland - 2-Day GA+ Experience Pass ↗

    Front Gate TicketsOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets

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    Wasteland Southern California ↗

    InsomniacOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets03 History10 Playbook

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    Tickets – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗

    InsomniacOfficial

    Backs 01 Tickets04 Read10 Playbook

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    Hours & Info – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗

    InsomniacOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets08 Rules09 Safety10 Playbook

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    FAQ – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗

    InsomniacOfficial

    Backs 01 Tickets08 Rules10 Playbook

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    Travel – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗

    InsomniacOfficial

    Backs 01 Tickets03 History06 Travel10 Playbook

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    Amenities & Services – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗

    InsomniacOfficial

    Backs 09 Safety10 Playbook

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    Accessibility – Wasteland SoCal 2027 ↗

    InsomniacOfficial

    Backs 06 Travel09 Safety10 Playbook

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    Hours & Info – Basscon Wasteland (archived April 18, 2026) ↗

    Insomniac (via Internet Archive)Official

    Backs 03 History07 Weather10 Playbook

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    Wasteland Festival Drops Full Lineup For Eleventh Edition, Sept 4-5, 2026 ↗

    Insomniac PressOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 02 Lineup03 History04 Read05 Sound

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    Basscon ↗

    InsomniacOfficial

    Backs 03 History

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    Wasteland Festival 2026 Ushered In A New Era For Hard Dance In The US ↗

    EDM IdentityNewsChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 03 History04 Read05 Sound

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    Wasteland SoCal Announces Dates And On-Sale Info For 2027 Edition ↗

    EDM IdentityNewsChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets03 History

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    Basscon Wasteland Festival 2025 ↗

    Music Festival WizardReference

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    Basscon Wasteland Festival 2024 ↗

    Music Festival WizardReference

    Backs 03 History

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    Lineup - Basscon Wasteland (Wayback snapshot 2022-01-21) ↗

    Insomniac / BassconOfficialChecked 2026-10-04

    Backs 03 History

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    Insomniac Announces Lineup For Basscon Wasteland 2022 ↗

    EDM IdentityNewsChecked 2026-10-04

    Backs 03 History

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    Basscon Wasteland Festival 2022 ↗

    Music Festival WizardReference

    Backs 03 History

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    Wasteland 2022 ↗

    JamBaseReferenceChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 03 History

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