A Universal Orlando favorite is returning!
The Rock the Universe Christian Rock festival has been one of the most popular annual events at Universal Studios since the inaugural edition of the festival in 1998. The two-day event features performances from a litany of bands in the genre, as well as meet & greets and other activities. Now, Universal has announced the dates and details of the 2025 iteration.
Rock the Universe 2025 will take place on January 24th and 25th 2025. Headliners are scheduled to include Grammy Award-winner Brandon Lake, Billboard Christian chart-topper Forrest Frank, Dove award-winning band Bethel Music, American Music Award-winning singer Matthew West, Dove-nominated band Rend Collective.
The full lineup for the 2025 edition of the festival includes:
- January 24th: Brandon Lake, Matthew West, Rend Collective, KB, Katy Nichole, Tasha Layton, Iveth Luna, Coqui, and Aaron Cole.
- January 25th: Forrest Frank, Bethel Music, ELEVATION RHYTHM, Josiah Queen, Taya, Caleb Gordon, Consumed by Fire, Coqui, Allison Eide.
In addition to the performances, Rock the Universe will also include “moving worship experiences that will take place throughout the entire weekend – including a compelling Sunday morning service to wrap up the inspiring weekend on January 26. Attendees will also enjoy a dedicated fan zone featuring live performances from up-and-coming acts, plus autograph sessions with participating bands and artists.”
Ticket packages for Rock the Universe weekend are on sale now. 3-Park Rock Your Weekend ticket packages start at $163.99 per person, and include access to Rock the Universe on January 24th and January 25th, along with three days of admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay (one theme park per day).
Rock the Universe also offers special pricing for youth group ministries (groups of 10 or more). The Rock the Universe 3-Park Rock Your Weekend Ticket for groups starts at $145.99. In addition, “groups who stay at one of Universal Orlando’s hotels will receive exclusive perks, such as Early Park Admission with valid theme park admission, complimentary shuttle transportation to Universal Orlando’s theme parks, Universal CityWalk and more.”
Universal’s annual Rock the Universe festival returns in January 2025 with “an unforgettable weekend of powerful music from some of today’s most popular Christian artists.” Stay tuned to DFB for more on Universal’s event calendar.
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