Day Zero Festival: Electronic Music and Sustainability in the Mayan Jungle
Day Zero Festival, founded by DJ Damian Lazarus on December 21, 2012, in response to the Mayan calendar prophecy, has grown into a premier electronic music festival emphasizing sustainability, art, and cultural exchange. The festival now operates in three locations: Tulum, Mexico; Bali, Indonesia; and Milagres, Brazil. It prioritizes environmental restoration, employing professionals to rehabilitate green areas after events. Initiatives include waste control, onsite recycling, and a tracking system for the full recycling process. Since 2022, Day Zero has partnered with Petgas to convert plastic into fuel for generators. The festival's philosophy centers on immersion and cultural connectivity, blending ancient and modern worlds. Day Zero 2026 has concluded, with plans for 2027.
Key facts
- Founded on December 21, 2012, by DJ Damian Lazarus.
- Inspired by the Mayan calendar prophecy and the concept of rebirth.
- Locations: Tulum (Mexico), Bali (Indonesia), Milagres (Brazil).
- Emphasizes sustainability, art, and cultural exchange.
- Employs professionals to restore green areas post-festival.
- Waste control, onsite recycling, and full recycling process tracking.
- Since 2022, partnered with Petgas to convert plastic into fuel.
- Day Zero 2026 has ended; 2027 edition upcoming.
Entities
Artists
- Damian Lazarus
Institutions
- Day Zero Festival
- Petgas
Locations
- Tulum
- Mexico
- Bali
- Indonesia
- Milagres
- Brazil