Rock the Universe is an annual Christian rock festival that takes place at Universal Studios Florida. It started in 1998, and it used to take place in September. In 2019 the festival was celebrated in February, since 2020, the festival is celebrated on the last weekend of January.
The festival has had three stages over the years. The main stage is located at the Universal Music Plaza Stage in the Production Central area. The Hollywood Stage is located at the lake near the Hollywood area. The Coca-Cola fan-zone stage is located in the New York area. And the Praise and Worship Stage is located in the Animal Actors on Location theater.
Lineups by Year
2025 January 24January 25Brandon LakeForrest FrankMatthew WestBethel MusicKaty NicholeElevation Rhythm
2024 January 26January 27We the KingdomCasting CrownsLecraePhil WickhamBlessing OfforBrandon LakeCody CarnesCainElevation RhythmAndrew RippRiley ClemmonsHulvey
2023 January 27January 28SkilletZach WilliamsTauren WellsMatthew WestBethel MusicDante BoweRend CollectiveAnne WilsonEvan CraftWe Are MessengersKaty NicholeCain
2022 January 28January 29For King & CountryCasting CrownsCrowderZach WilliamsMatthew WestWe The KingdomRhett WalkerBig Daddy WeaveJordan FelizCory AsburyRiley ClemmonsSocial Club Misfits
The 2021 event was scheduled to last two nights in January, but the event was quietly cancelled.
2020 January 24January 25TedashiiWe Are MessengersNewsboys UnitedTobyMacSwitchfootChris TomlinThe AftersI Am TheyTauren WellsUnspokenTenth Avenue NorthBethel Music
2019 February 1February 2LecraeSkilletColton DixonCrowderMatthew WestBethelBig Daddy WeaveLedgerMatt MaherFrancesca BattistelliRhett Walker BandMicah Tyler
2018 September 7September 8Jesus CultureCasting CrownsLauren DaigleFor King & CountryZach WilliamsBrandon HeathTobyMacAndy MineoRedFamily Force 5Trip LeeRyan Stevenson
2017 September 8 September 9 (Cancelled) Chris Tomlin Casting Crowns Lecrae For King & Country Lauren Daigle Brandon Heath Kari Jobe Andy Mineo Social Club Misfits Family Force 5 7eventh Time Down Ryan Stevenson
The 2017 event was scheduled to last two nights, but the September 9 event was cancelled as a precautionary measure against Hurricane Irma. Park tickets for September 9 could either be honored on September 8 or returned for a full refund.
2016 September 9 September 10 Skillet Lecrae Jeremy Camp TobyMac Matt Maher Colton Dixon Rend Collective Family Force 5 KB Andy MineoNF
2015
September 11 September 12 Switchfoot Casting Crowns Newsboys Jesus Culture Crowder Planetshakers Kari Jobe Tenth Avenue North Kutless Building 429 Family Force 5 Andy MineoNF
2014 September 5 September 6 Third Day Switchfoot Jeremy Camp TobyMac Kari Jobe Lecrae Soulfire Revolution Red Rend Collective Family Force 5 About a Mile Andy Mineo Tedashii Love and the Outcome
2013 September 6September 7SwitchfootCasting CrownsChris TomlinJesus CultureCrowderLecraeTenth Avenue NorthRelient KFamily Force 5RedColton DixonEverfoundKyle ShermanCrave
2012 September 7September 8SkilletSwitchfootNewsboysTobymacJeremy CampRelient KFamily Force 5Tenth Avenue NorthFor King & CountryBritt NicoleRobert PierreRhett Walker BandGroup 1 Crew
The official lineup was announced on March 5, 2012
2011 September 9September 10SwitchfootCasting CrownsDavid Crowder BandThird DayAnberlinRelient KGRITSRedFamily Force 5Tenth Avenue NorthRhema SoulBrandon HeathHylandLive Fish
The official lineup was announced in late February 2011.
2010
September 10September 11SkilletJeremy CampKutlessFireflightJars of ClayRelient KHawk NelsonTobyMacDecyfer DownneedtobreatheNewsboysGRITS The official lineup was announced on March 3, 2010.
2009 September 11September 12SwitchfootThird DayDavid Crowder BandTobyMacJeremy CampCasting CrownsPillarHawk NelsonFireflightThe AftersRemedy DriveGroup 1 CrewSeven Stories UpNew Method The official lineup was announced in March 2009.
2008 September 5September 6SwitchfootThird DayRelient KJars of ClayGRITSStellar KartNew MethodSpecial DNewsboysJeremy CampSkilletLeelandGroup 1 CrewThis Beautiful Republic
2007 September 7September 8Casting CrownsRelient KMercyMeJeremy CampJars of ClayTobyMacGRITSSkilletHawk NelsonThe AftersFamily Force 5Pocket Full of RocksJohn WallerRobert PierreEchoing Angels
2006
September 8September 9Relient KThird DayNewsboysAudio AdrenalineKutlessSuperchickMxPxDecembeRadioGRITSDay of FireSkilletREDKrystal MeyersAl DensonPocket Full of RocksCarl CarteeMonday MorningAndrea Webber
2005 September 9September 10Michael W. SmithRelient KJars of ClayThird DayDavid Crowder BandChris TomlinBuilding 429SkilletDay of FirePillar12 StonesGRITSShane & ShaneJoel EngleAndy ChrismanMonk & NeagleCirclesideHyper Static Union
2004 September 10September 11Relient KAudio AdrenalineNewsboysTobyMacMercyMeZOEgirlPaul ColmanKutlessKJ-52Casting CrownsJohn ReubenRock & Roll Worship CircusBuilding 429EverlifeBarlowGirlJeff AdamsChris TomlinDavid Crowder BandPaul Clark & Mission RoadShane & ShaneSeven PlacesTelecast
2003 September 5September 6Third DayAudio AdrenalinePillarNewsboysBleachSkilletTobyMacMercyMeSuperchickPaul ColmanKristy StarlingThe ElmsSouljahzAcross the SkyBig DismalJustifideTaylor
2002 September 6September 7Jars of ClayThird DayNewsboysRebecca St. JamesThe O.C. SupertonesTobyMacRelient KFive Iron FrenzyJennifer KnappOut of EdenContagiousTrue VibeBy the TreePaul ColmanAli RogersDaily PlanetSarah Sadler
2001 September 7September 8DC TalkP.O.D.Audio AdrenalineNewsboysSkilletNicole C. MullenRelient KPAX217SonicfloodCaedmon's CallScarecrow & TinmenEarthsuit
2000 September 8September 9The O.C. SupertonesAudio AdrenalineJars of ClayThird DayBig Tent RevivalSixpence None the RicherJennifer KnappRebecca St. JamesContagiousSwitchfootRachael LampaF.O.M.Crystal LewisThe W'sFFHBrokenVinyl
1999 September 10September 11DC TalkNewsboysJars of ClayThe O.C. SupertonesAll Star UnitedSatellite SoulBurlap to Cashmere4HimWaterdeepCaedmon's CallMukalaScarecrow & Tinmen
1998 September 11September 12NewsboysMichael W. SmithAudio Adrenalinethe KryBurlap to CashmereThe AlteredSeven Day JesusSilageChris RiceWilshireBig Tent Revival
External links Official Rock the Universe Site