Rock the Universe is an annual
Christian rock festival that takes place at
Universal Studios Florida
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. 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 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
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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
2023
2022
The 2021 event was scheduled to last two nights in January, but the event was quietly cancelled.
2020
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
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. Park tickets for September 9 could either be honored on September 8 or returned for a full refund.
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
The official lineup was announced on March 5, 2012
2011
The official lineup was announced in late February 2011
2010
The official lineup was announced on March 3, 2010.
2009
The official lineup was announced in March 200
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
External links
Official Rock the Universe Site
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Christian music festivals
Recurring events established in 1998
Music festivals in Orlando, Florida
Christianity in Orlando, Florida
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Parks & Resorts attractions by name
1998 establishments in Florida