The zombie invasion is almost upon us, and bass music is the cure. Check out our Apocalypse Zombieland survival guide with the set times, maps, and more before the chaos hits.
While most of the country spends the Friday after Thanksgiving eating leftovers and Black Friday shopping, bassheads are gearing up with pashminas and trinkets and flocking to Southern California for the upcoming apocalypse. Insomniac and Bassrush’s premiere zombie-themed festival, Apocalypse Zombieland, is taking over the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach, CA, for its third edition on November 28-29.
Apocalypse Zombieland is poised to bring the heavy bass and wubz once again, promising a wild weekend ahead with over 90 artists catering to every type of basshead. Headbangers can go head-to-head with the zombies against the backdrop of the festival’s mainstage, the Apocalypse Arena, to dubstep heavyhitters like Excision, Wooli, Zomboy, Eptic, LAYZ, and ATLiens.
Meanwhile, the Quarantine Zone is the place to be for a heavy dose of infectious drum and bass beats from artists like Grafix, Netsky, Andy C, Koven, Subsonic, and Friction, to ward off the zombies. Other artists playing this year include Illenium, NGHTMRE, Nero, Mary Droppinz, Getter, Barely Alive, Benda b2b OG Nixin, and more.
To help you get as well prepared as possible for the imminent apocalypse, we compiled all the essential information you need to know before arriving. Read on for further details, and also be sure to listen to our exclusive Apocalypse playlist and check out our five must-see artists.
Apocalypse Zombieland 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: November 28-29, 2025
Hours: 2pm to 1am, Daily
Venue Address: Queen Mary Waterfront – 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
Tickets: Purchase HERE
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Apocalypse Zombieland 2025 – Set Times:
Apocalypse Zombieland 2025 – Afterparty Info and Map:
Grab tickets to the official afterparty via Front Gate.
Apocalypse Zombieland 2025 – Festival Map:
Apocalypse Zombieland 2025 – Parking, Rideshare, and Shuttle Info:
Apocalypse Zombieland has free shuttles that operate between the Convention Center Parking Lot and the festival grounds from 1pm to 6am both days.
The Premier Shuttles, a new addition this year, cost $32.99 per day and give you expedited access to shuttle rides. You must pick up your wristband either off-site or on-site during the hours the pickup points operate. These shuttles will have departing trips from 1pm to 8pm, daily and return trips from the festival grounds run from 11pm to 2am.
There will be no on-site parking. All off-site lots are first-come, first-served. Recommended lots are The Pike, Convention Center, and Marina Green.
The Queen Mary Waterfront can also be accessed by walking over the Queensway Bridge. For Rideshare, please get dropped off in designated areas along E Shoreline Drive between S Chestnut and Pine Ave.
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 Apocalypse Zombieland.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Apocalypse Zombieland 2025 – Bag Policy:
APPROVED BAGS
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
APPROVED NON-CLEAR BAGS
- Bags 6” x 9” or smaller
- Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
Any bags outside of these guidelines will not be permitted
Apocalypse Zombieland 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Permitted Items
- YES Deodorant
- YES E-cigs/vapes
- YES Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines below)
- YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
- YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry, LED poi and orbitals, Hula hoops – including LED hoops
- YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles
- YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry)
- YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
- YES CLEAR bags and do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
- YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) small clutch bags not exceeding 6″ x 9″ (15cm x 23cm) with or without handle or carrying straps are permitted
Prohibited Items
- NO Aerosol products/cans
- NO Balls or Frisbees
- NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical)
- NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
- NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- NO Gas masks
- NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
- NO Illegal substances
- NO Laser pointers and air horns
- NO Markers, pens or spray paint
- NO Massagers
- NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- NO Over-the-counter medication
- NO Pets
- NO Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
- NO Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
- NO Stickers, flyers
- NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
- NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
- NO Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
- NO Wind chairs/sofas
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.
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