It sits under the Insomniac Events banner, and the 2025 edition was at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino.
- The 2026 edition added more stages and takeovers, with three stages of curated programming.
- Live stream set times were published for the September 4 and 5 weekend in 2026.
- Full sets from Wasteland 2026 are going up on YouTube, including Kayzo f2f Junkie Kid.
- Festival photos from Wasteland 2026 were published on September 4, 2026.
Wasteland 2027: dates, lineup and tickets
- Dates
- est. Sep 3–4, 2027 (not announced). Based on the 2024, 2025 and 2026 dates.[5,6,7,8,9,10]
- Lineup
- Not announced yet.
- Tickets
- Not on sale yet. In 2025, entry pass tickets started at $405.[2] Official site ↗
- Live stream
- Streamed live in 2020 (latest on YouTube). If a 2027 stream is scheduled, it plays on this page.
Updated Oct 21, 2026.
How much are Wasteland 2027 tickets?
In 2025, entry passes started at $405.[2]
Past prices
| 2025 | entry pass $405[2] |
| 2024 | tier 1 entry pass $335[3] tier 2 entry pass $365[3] tier 3 entry pass $395[2,3] |
| 2023 | entry pass $290[2] entry pass $395[2] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Plan your trip to Wasteland
Entry rules follow Insomniac's standard policies: full searches at the gate and no ins and outs. The 2025 edition was held at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino.
- The 2025 edition was at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino.
- Check the official site for the 2027 venue and travel details.
- No ins and outs. A valid, unscanned ticket gets you in until an hour before the end.
- Every attendee is searched before entry, TSA-style, including a pat-down.
- Vape pens are allowed, but E-Liquid or E-Juice of any kind is not.
All details (4)
- Ins and outs are not allowed. A holder of a valid, unscanned ticket may enter until an hour before the end of the event.[4]
- Every attendee, including media, is searched before entry. The search is TSA-style: emptying pockets and bags, a full pat-down, examination of all items, and possibly removing shoes. Police officers work inside and outside Insomniac events, all narcotics laws are strictly enforced, and entry may be refused to anyone.[4]
- Refillable vape pens, eGo devices, mods and APVs are allowed, but E-Liquid or E-Juice of any kind is not. Only empty mods and tanks may be brought inside.[4]
- Totems are allowed at festivals (not at club venues) if they are made of lightweight material such as foam or PVC, with no solid metal. Extendable poles must be no more than 1" in diameter and a maximum of 10 feet tall. PVC, light wood and aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1" in diameter. Collapsible or telescoping camera extenders of lightweight, hollow aluminum or polycarbonate are OK. Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated on entry, and any item deemed dangerous is not allowed.[4]
- Totems are allowed if lightweight (foam or PVC) with no solid metal.
- Poles can be at most 1 inch in diameter and 10 feet tall.
- Events are ADA compliant, and you can contact Insomniac to arrange accommodations.
All details (1)
- Insomniac events are ADA compliant, and attendees can contact Insomniac to arrange enhancements to their experience.[4]
Can you watch Wasteland live?
As of Oct 27, 2026: Wasteland last streamed live in 2020, on YouTube. No 2027 stream has been announced yet, and the 2027 dates are not announced either (estimated September 3–4, 2027, based on past editions).
| 2020 | YouTube Basscon ran a Wasteland livestream series on YouTube, with individual artist sessions across several dates.[1] |
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Wasteland FAQ
Will set times be posted in advance?
For most Insomniac shows, yes. In the days before the festival, set times are posted on the Insomniac website, its social media, the Insomniac app and in email updates. The lineup is subject to change.
How can I avoid ticket fraud?
Buy directly from the ticketing partner for the show. Resale tickets should only come from trusted friends, not scalpers. Anyone arriving with an illegitimate ticket is turned away with no refund.
How do I review or update my ticket order?
Tickets sold through Front Gate Tickets are handled at support.frontgatetickets.com.
Can I volunteer for Insomniac?
Insomniac does not provide volunteer opportunities, but it hires festival seasonal staff through its Careers page.
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