This week Ariana Grande is heading to Fortnite for a major season 7 live event. The Thank U, Next singer will be performing a series of concerts on the Battle Royale map as part of the Rift Tour event. The first Fortnite Ariana Grande concert takes place on Friday, with more planned over the weekend.
So when exactly is the Ariana Grande Fortnite concert? What are the times and dates for the event and how do you tune in?
If you’ve got these pressing questions and more then don’t worry, Express.co.uk is here to help.
We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the Fortnite Ariana Grande event.
FORTNITE ARIANA GRANDE EVENT – WHEN IS THE ARIANA GRANDE CONCERT?
The inaugural Fortnite Ariana Grande concert launches on Friday August 6 at 6pm eastern time.
For those in other regions that’s 3pm pacific time, 11pm BST on Friday August 6 and 12am CEST on Saturday August 7.
Epic Games describes the upcoming Fortnite live event as “a musical journey into magical new realities where Fortnite and Ariana Grande collide”.
If you’re thinking of tuning in to the Fortnite Ariana Grande event then you’ll have to head into Battle Royale early.
Epic Games advises Fortnite and Ariana fans to arrive in game 60 minutes before the show starts.
The Fortnite makers said: “Ensuring that fans around the world can catch the Rift Tour, the experience spans five showtimes over three days. We recommend fans arrive in Fortnite 60 minutes before showtime, and the Rift Tour Playlist should be live 30 minutes before each show. Before Ariana’s arrival, the Rift Tour kicks off with Fortnite-themed experiences — pairing popular tracks with moments based on elements from the game.”
FORTNITE ARIANA GRANDE EVENT – WHAT IS THE FULL SCHEDULE? WHAT ARE THE TIMES AND DATES FOR ALL RIFT TOUR SHOWS?
Given how popular Ariana Grande is, there’s likely to be huge demand for the first leg of the Rift Tour.
Fingers crossed everyone that wants to attend will be able to get through to the Fortnite servers alright.
But if, for whatever reason, you’re not able to tune into the first Fortnite Rift Tour show then don’t worry – there are more performances planned over the weekend.
Here is the full schedule for the Fortnite Ariana Grande season 7 live event…
Show 1 – Friday August 6 at 3pm pacific time, 6pm eastern time, 11pm BST, Saturday August 7 at 12am CEST
Show 2 – Saturday August 7 at 11am pacific time, 2pm eastern time, 7pm BST, 8pm CEST
Show 3 – Saturday August 7 at 9pm pacific time, Sunday August 8 at 12am eastern time, 5am BST, 6am CEST
Show 4 – Sunday August 8 at 7am pacific time, 10am eastern time, 3pm BST, 4pm CEST
Show 5 – Sunday August 8 at 3pm pacific time, 6pm eastern time, 11pm BST, Monday August 9 at 12am CEST