Apocalypse Zombieland 2025 Set Times and Essential Info

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

Download the Insomniac App for your iOS or Android device for the latest set times and updates for Apocalypse Zombieland this year!

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.