Rock the Universe


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. Since 2019, the festival is celebrated on the first weekend of February.
The festival has had three stages over the years. The main one is located on the entrance for the Rip, Ride, and Rock It roller coaster. The Hollywood Stage is by the Central Park area and the lake, close to the middle of the park. Praise and Worship Stage is located in the Animal Planet Theater.

Lineups by Year

2019

2018

2017

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 obtain a full refund.

2016

2015

September 11September 12
SwitchfootCasting Crowns
NewsboysJesus Culture
CrowderPlanetshakers
Kari JobeTenth Avenue North
KutlessBuilding 429
Family Force 5Andy Mineo
NF

2014

2013

Switchfoot

Chris Tomlin

Crowder

Tenth Avenue North

Family Force 5

Colton Dixon

Kyle Sherman
Casting Crowns

Jesus Culture

Lecrae

Relient K

Red

Everfound

Crave

2012

The official lineup was announced on March 5, 2012
Skillet

Newsboys

Jeremy Camp

Family Force 5

For King & Country

Robert Pierre
Switchfoot

Tobymac

Relient K

Tenth Avenue North

Britt Nicole

Rhett Walker Band

Group 1 Crew

2011

The official lineup was announced in late February 2011.
Friday, September 9
Saturday, September 10
The official lineup was announced on March 3, 2010.
Friday, September 10
Saturday, September 11
The official 2009 lineup was announced in March 2009.
Friday, September 11:
Saturday, September 12:
Friday, September 5:
The Boneyard Stage:
Hollywood Stage:
Saturday, September 6:
The Boneyard Stage:
Hollywood Stage:
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Saturday, September 12