Night of Joy is an annual contemporary Christian music festival that takes place at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It started in 1983 and normally takes place in the first or second week of September. The event was held at the Magic Kingdom until 2008, when it was moved to Disney's Hollywood Studios for two years. At Night of Joy 2009, it was announced during the MercyMe concert that the event will return to the Magic Kingdom due to popular demand. In 2016, the event will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Night of Joy is one of two current Christian rock festivals held in the Orlando, Florida area each year. The others is Rock the Universe, which is held at Universal Studios Florida, typically on the same nights as Night of Joy. Formerly, Cornerstone Florida, a spinoff of the original Cornerstone Festival, was held in Orlando in May each year
Friday, September 9th:
Stars Go DimMatthew WestFrancesca BattistelliZealand WorshipCrowderChris TomlinOBBMercyMeCasting CrownsSaturday, September 10th:
VERIDIAThousand Foot KrutchHillsong YOUNG & FREEREDfor KING & COUNTRYTim TimmonsSwitchfootDerek MinorNewsboysFriday, September 11:
TobyMacMercyMeJeremy CampColton DixonBig Daddy WeaveFrancesca BattistelliRend CollectiveI Am TheySaturday, September 12:
SkilletLecraeFor King & CountryMandisaMatt MaherJamie GraceSeventh Time DownVeridiaFriday, September 11:
TobyMacMercyMeJeremy CampColton DixonBig Daddy WeaveFrancesca BattistelliRend CollectiveI Am TheySaturday, September 12:
SkilletLecraeFor King and CountryMandisaMatt MaherJamie GraceSeventh Time DownVeridiaFriday, September 5:
Matthew WestChris TomlinHillsong UnitedBuilding 429MandisaFor King and CountryMatt MaherThe NeverclaimSaturday, September 6:
MercyMePhil PerryCasting CrownsSkilletColton DixonBritt NicoleIsrael Houghton & New Breed1 Girl NationWe as HumanRhett Walker BandFriday, September 6:
MercyMeSteven Curtis Chapman & Michael W. SmithSkilletMandisaFor King and CountryAudio AdrenalineMoriah PetersWe As HumanCity HarborSaturday, September 7:
NewsboysTobyMacFrancesca BattistelliGroup 1 CrewBuilding 429PlumbMatthew WestJamie GraceFriday, September 7:
Casting CrownsChris TomlinNEEDTOBREATHERedFrancesca BattistelliBrandon HeathRoyal TailorDiscipleSaturday, September 8:
MercyMeThird DayKutlessThousand Foot KrutchLecraeChris AugustFriday, September 9:
SkilletNewsboysJeremy CampDisciple (band)Sidewalk ProphetsFrancesca BattistelliGroup 1 CrewMatthew WestSaturday, September 10:
MercyMeTobyMacJars of ClaySanctus RealKutlessMarvin SappVaShawn MitchellChris AugustIn 2010, the event returned to Magic Kingdom, after two years of being held at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Friday, September 10
Chris TomlinDavid Crowder*BandCasting CrownsBarlowGirlThousand Foot KrutchGroup 1 CrewTenth Avenue NorthSidewalk ProphetsSaturday, September, 11
MercyMeThird DayFamily Force 5Smokie NorfulRedLecraeDay of FireBritt NicoleThe official 2009 lineup was announced in March 2009. It was notable for featuring far more rock bands than usual. One notable band playing was Skillet, who have played Rock the Universe several times. The 2009 event was also notable because it featured three acts that played both days of the performance, following "Conversations" with acts performing one of the two days.
Friday, September 11:
Chris TomlinP.O.D.NewsboysKutlessNeedtobreatheLeelandSuperchickSaturday, September 12:
MercyMeFlyleafSkilletJars of ClayFamily Force 5GRITSMandisaBoth Days:
Above the Golden StateAbandonJosh WilsonIn 2008, the event moved to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Previously, it had been held exclusively at the Magic Kingdom theme park.
Friday, September 5:
Chris TomlinMercyMeRebecca St. JamesBarlowGirlMatthew WestRush of FoolsBrandon HeathBritt NicoleSaturday, September 6:
Casting CrownstobyMacMusic in the Rockies (Best of Show winner from GMA)Fred HammondMarcos WittMandisaAaron ShustRed (band)pureNRGFriday, September 7:
Third DayChris TomlinDavid Crowder BandJaci VelasquezBrian LittrellBarlowGirlLeelandJessie DanielsSanctus RealSaturday, September:
NewsboysSteven Curtis ChapmanSalvadorMark SchultzSmokie NorfulKutlessRed (band)Mary MaryFlyleafMusic in the Rockies (Best of Show winner from GMA)Friday, September 8:
BarlowGirlCasting CrownsMercyMeRebecca St. JamesDavid Crowder BandVicky BeechingMatthew WestTodd AgnewBuilding 429Saturday, September 9:
BarlowGirlTobyMacKirk FranklinSmokie NorfulJeremy CampCrystal StarkThe AftersZOEgirlHawk NelsonFriday, September 9:
MercyMeCasting CrownsAudio AdrenalineSteven Curtis ChapmanMark ShultzBig Daddy WeaveNicole C. MullenMatthew WestVicky BeechingSaturday, September 10:
NewsboysCeCe WinansDonnie McClurkinTobyMacKutlessSuperchickFurther Seems ForeverTree63Stellar KartKierra SheardThursday, September 9:
Michael W. SmithAvalonJars of ClayPoint of GraceFFH4HIMMark ShultzAcross the SkyFriday, September 10:
Third DaySkilletStryperRebecca St. JamesSONICFLOOdSteven Curtis ChapmandownhereWarren BarfieldSaturday, September 11:
Kirk FranklinJaci VelasquezCeCe WinansSalvadorJump 5Jeremy CampJoy Williams12 StonesFriday, September 5:
PetraJars of ClayMichael W. SmithStacie OrricoRebecca St. JamesNicole C. MullenSwitchfootdownhereDaily PlanetSaturday, September 6:
The O.C. SupertonesPoint of GraceZOEGirlKirk FranklinRachael LampaSalvadorFreddie CollocaYolanda AdamsFriday, September 6:
Plus OneKirk FranklinBenjamin GateMary MarySteven Curtis ChapmanZOEgirlNatalie GrantPhat ChanceSaturday, September 7:
PetraAudio AdrenalineMichael W. SmithJaci VelasquezStacie OrricoPlus OneJoy WilliamsJump 5Friday, September 7:
Kirk FranklinJars of ClayPlus OneJaci VelasquezStaci OrricoRachael LampaSalvadorSaturday, September 8:
Michael W. SmithJars of ClayPlus OneAnointedRebecca St. JamesWhisper LoudSalvadorNewsboysJaci VelasquezOut of EdenPlumbRAZECeCe WinansMichael W. SmithFred HammondDelirious?Jaci VelasquezAvalonAudio AdrenalineOut of EdenGod's PropertyJars of ClayAvalonThird DayBob CarlisleGreg LongSteven Curtis ChapmanJars of ClayNewSongAnointedSarah MasenHezekiah Walkerdc TalkMichael W. SmithNewsboysHezekiah WalkerRebecca St. JamesClay CrosseCarmanSteven Curtis ChapmanAudio AdrenalineShirley CaesarPoint of Gracedc TalkTwila ParisGeoff Moore & The DistancePoint of GraceRichard Smallwood SingersWhiteheartCarmanSteven Curtis Chapman4HIMShirley CaesarBruce CarrollSusan AshtonPetradc TalkThe WinansSteven Curtis ChapmanGeoff Moore & The DistanceCindy MorganFriday & Saturday, September 6 & 7:
PetraStryperREZFriday & Saturday, September 7 & 8:
Shirley CaesarCarmanSteven Curtis ChapmanDeGarmo & KeyPetraREZFriday & Saturday, September 8 & 9:
Margaret Becker & the ReckoningShirley CaesarPhil KeaggyPetraREZMichael W SmithTake 6Friday & Saturday, September 9 & 10:
Geoff Moore & the DistanceMylon & Broken HeartStryperRuss TaffTake 6White HeartBeBe & CeCe WinansFriday & Saturday, September 11 & 12:
Kim BoyceThe Clark SistersBenny HesterThe ImperialsPetraMichael W SmithRandy StonehillGreg X VolzFriday & Saturday, September 5 & 6:
Darrell MansfieldLeon PatilloPetraStryperRuss TaffSheila WalshThe WinansNight of Joy 1985 is the only year in the history of the event to have dates in a month other than September.
Friday, May 17:
The ArchersPhillip BaileyDebbie BooneAndraé CrouchPhil DriscollGladFriday & Saturday, September 6 & 7:
ADDavid and the GiantsDavid MeeceMichael W SmithPetraWhite HeartFriday & Saturday, September 7 & 8:
Debby BooneClark SistersDionAmy GrantDarrell MansfieldLeon PatilloREZSaturday, September 10:
Leon Patillo (First performer to headline Disney's Night of Joy.)Shirley CaesarPetraPhil KeaggySheila WalshBenny HestorDavid MeeceScott Wesley Brown
