Are you ready to get energized at Basscon Wasteland this weekend? Stay in the know with the set times and other essential information.
Hard dance lovers from near and far will be making their way to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino this weekend to experience all that Basscon Wasteland has to offer. This year’s edition, which is set to take place on August 29-30, features two stages that will be bumping with plenty of hardstyle, rawstyle, hardcore, and hard techno grooves for attendees to bask in.
Artists slated to perform on The Fortress stage include the likes of Coone, Lady Faith, Lil Texas, Warface, Brennan Heart, D-Sturb, Clawz, Junkie Kid, Timmy Trumpet, and TNT (Technoboy ‘n’ Tuneboy). Meanwhile, the Cyber Square stage is featuring its own flurry of talented artists such as OGUZ, Hixxy, Mandy, Frontliner, Toneshifterz, Casska, Anime, and Cera Khin.
There are just days to go until the energy begins to swell in San Bernardino, so we’ve compiled all the essential information you need to know before you go. Read on for the set times, what not to bring with you, and more.
Basscon Wasteland 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: August 29-30, 2025
Hours: 7pm – 2am, daily
Venue Address: NOS Events Center – 689 South E St. San Bernardino, CA 92408
Tickets: Purchase HERE
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Basscon Wasteland 2025 – Set Times:
Basscon Wasteland 2025 – Festival Map:
The festival map has not been released as of publishing; we’ll update the article when it surfaces.
Parking Information:
First-come, first-served on-site parking is available for $30 each day, with cash and card accepted. The parking lots open at 6pm daily.
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Basscon Wasteland.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Basscon Wasteland 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Permitted Items
- Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
- Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.)
- Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
- Selfie sticks
- Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12“x12“)
- Official Insomniac water bottles—must be empty upon entry
- Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry
- Fanny packs
- Sunglasses & hats
- Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
- Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry. Only bring the amount of medication needed for the duration of the festival. Prescription must match ID.)
- Earplugs
- Cigarettes (must be sealed upon entry) and lighters
- E-cigs/vapes are permitted (Refillable liquid chambers OK, must be empty upon entry. One bottle sealed/unopened E-liquid or E-juice will be permitted.)
- Disposable vapes will be permitted if they are sealed upon entry
- Sealed lip balm & gloss
- Sealed sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
- Powder makeup
- Sealed tampons
- Sealed wet wipes
- Sealed packs of gum
- Hula hoops (including LED hoops)
- Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
- LED poi & orbitals
- Inflatables (must be deflated upon entry)
- Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
- Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)
Prohibited Items
- Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
- Laser pointers and air horns
- Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
- Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
- Balls or Frisbees
- Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
- Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
- Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
- Illegal substances
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Massagers
- Eye drops
- LED gloves or microlights used for light shows
- Masks: No Hard Materials. No ceramic. Headliners must remove them during entry. Security staff may ask them to disassemble them for inspection. All masks are subject to security’s discretion.
- Aerosol products/cans
- Over-the-counter medication (available inside the festival at the first aid station)
- Liquid makeup
- Unsealed tampons (upon entry)
- Glass, cans, cups, or coolers
- Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- Markers, pen,s or spray paint
- Large chains or spiked jewelry
- Stickers, flyers
- Bota bags
- Large purses, bags, or backpacks (over 12″×12″)
- Stuffed animals or dolls
- Pets
Totem Guidelines
- Maximum height is 10 feet.
- Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).
- Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
- PVC, light wood, or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.
- Decorated pool noodles work great for easy entrance through security.
- Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry.
- Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed.
- Totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech will not be permitted. Please keep it PLUR.
