Wasteland Weekend

First entertainment announcement for 2026 is here:

We like to bring some class to the apocalypse. We've officially been doing the Friday Formal at WW since 2017 (we used to have retro and swing music at the Wastelanders Ball, too), and we're very pleased to host our 3rd Annual Fallout Friday Formal!

So, wear your best vault suit or Wasteland fancy attire, learn a few steps and moves, and dance like it’s the end of the world! Because…it is! Join us at the Main Stage Friday, October 2nd for a DJ set from veteran swing song slinger DJ Little Red!

WASTELAND WEEKEND 2026 *OFFICIAL EVENT* takes place September 30th-October 4th in the heart of the California Mojave Desert. Theme appropriate costumes are required for EVERYONE, and all attendees must be 18 by the time of the event. Applications for volunteers, vendors, Tribes, and performers are open! Tickets are on sale now, but will sell out!

Performer applications for 2026 are now open! We’re looking for bands, DJs, dance troupes, fire performers, Gogo dancers, themed sideshows, and more.

Apply now!

PERFORMERS - Wasteland Weekend Applications for Wasteland Weekend 2026 performers are now open! From the creative to the bizarre, t

🔥REMINDER🔥

Tickets for , happening September 30th-October 4th, go up to Tier 2 at midnight tonight!!

Come celebrate 16 years of post-apocalyptic vehicles, music, and art with a few thousand of your new best friends in the California Mojave Desert.

📸 Mark Matcho

Want to be part of the teams that make everything happen?

Volunteer applications for 2026 are now open! Maybe there's a new position or department, maybe you're not sure how this all works, so you'll want to read through everything before applying.

(And reminder: ticket prices go up to Tier 2 on June 2nd!)

Volunteer Program - Wasteland Weekend   VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 WILL OPEN SOMETIME IN THE SPRING. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAG

Applications for Theme Zone Placement are live!

Is your group or camp ready to make the move to the hub of entertainment, nightlife, barter, and action at Wasteland? Simply having a themed camp isn't enough. Approved Tribes must be interactive, provide some service, entertainment or function, and maintain the highest standards in theme and conduct. If you think you're up to the task, apply for Theme Zone placement today!

The deadline is midnight on July 14th, 2026.

You'll find the link to apply at the bottom of the Theme Zone page. Make sure you read everything before you apply:

Theme Zone - Wasteland Weekend Applications for Theme Zone placement consideration are closed.Please make sure you read EVERYTHING

While having a themed vehicle is absolutely NOT required to attend, it can be a helluva lotta fun to drive a war rig or motorcycle around Wasteland City!

returns to the California Mojave Desert September 30th-October 4th, 2026. Tickets are on sale now.

Are you interested in being a vendor for Wasteland Weekend 2026?? Do you make and sell post-apocalyptic clothing or jewelry? Do you have a food truck or booth you think would be a great addition to our event?

Applications are now open!

Deadline to apply is July 1st, 2026

VENDORS - Wasteland Weekend You can find our official vendors in Bartertown! (The page will be updated closer to the event.) ___

may seem like something from a fever dream, but we assure you, it's real! Come see for yourself when we return to the California Mojave Desert for our 16th year this September 30th-October 4th. Tickets are on sale now!

📸 Donut

returns for its 16th year to the California Mojave Desert, September 30th-October 4th, 2026.

If "Mad Max" and "Fallout" are your thing, this fully immersive post-apocalyptic party at the end of the world is for you!

Tickets are on sale now.

📸 Yuri Nevrov