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Wasteland Festival Expands to Orlando in February 2027

Published Aug 12, 2026 By Matt White
Wasteland Festival Expands to Orlando in February 2027

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Insomniac has announced Wasteland Orlando, the hard dance festival's first East Coast edition, taking place February 5–6, 2027, at Central Florida Fairgrounds. The event will feature three stages with takeovers from Basscon, Mutate, and Unreal Germany, hosting more than 40 artists across hardstyle, hard techno, and hardcore. Tickets go on presale August 13.

Insomniac has announced the inaugural Wasteland Orlando, scheduled for February 5–6, 2027, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The two-day event marks the first time the hard dance festival has expanded beyond its Southern California home base to the East Coast.

Three-stage layout with Basscon, Mutate, and Unreal Germany

The Orlando edition will feature three newly designed stages hosting more than 40 artists across hardstyle, hard techno, and hardcore. Basscon and Mutate, both Insomniac imprints known for their hard dance programming at EDC Las Vegas, will each host stage takeovers. The third stage will be produced and hosted by Unreal Germany, a German promoter active in Europe's hardstyle and hardcore circuits.

Tickets and presale details

Two-day general admission and VIP passes go on presale Thursday, August 13, at 11:30 a.m. ET, with general on-sale beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Tickets will be available through orlando.wastelandfest.com.

The Orlando debut represents Insomniac's first attempt at establishing a dedicated hard dance community on the East Coast and adds to the promoter's growing presence in Florida. Lineup announcements are expected in the coming months.

Matt White

Matt White

EDM Source Editor

Reporting on the latest in the electronic dance music community with verified accuracy.

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