Wasteland Orlando has announced its first lineup, bringing Insomniac's hard dance festival to Florida for the first time. The two-day event takes place at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in February 2027, with more than 40 artists across hard techno, hardstyle, rawstyle and hardcore.
At a glance
- What: The first Wasteland Orlando, from Insomniac
- When: Two days in February 2027
- Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando
- Headliners: 999999999, Angerfist and Da Tweekaz
- Tickets: GA, GA+ and VIP, on sale now at wastelandfest.com
What we know
The top of the bill features Venetian hard techno duo 999999999, hardcore veteran Angerfist and Norwegian hardstyle duo Da Tweekaz. Also confirmed are Dømina, JSTJR, KAYZO, Kuko, Lil Texas, Rooler and Vieze Asbak.
The hardstyle and rawstyle side includes DJ Isaac, Dual Damage, Lady Faith, Riot Shift, SIHK, The Purge, The Saints and Vertile. Hardcore and hard dance fans can look forward to DEAD X, Dr Donk, Hixxy, Mad Dog, Rob Gee and Orlando native Water Spirit.
A long hard techno group fills out the lineup, including Fatima Hajji, Flash Gea, Naomi Luna, Shogun and Taylor Torrence, among many others.
The festival will use three newly designed stages. Insomniac's Basscon and Mutate brands will each host a takeover, and German promoter Unreal Germany will produce an exclusive stage. VIP ticket holders also get Headliner stage access for a closer view of the sets.
Why it matters
Wasteland has built its name on the West Coast as a dedicated home for hard dance. This Florida edition gives fans on the East Coast a chance to see these acts without a long trip. The local nod to Water Spirit is a nice touch too.
One note: sources differ slightly on the exact days, so check the official site before you book travel. You can find more details on the Wasteland Orlando festival page.
