Fortnite Ariana Grande Concert – how to watch, start times, and rewards

Ariana Grande will be performing in Fortnite this evening in the Americas, and it will be a similar setup as previous events like the one from Travis Scott in 2020. There are a few different dates and start times for the Fortnite Ariana Grande “Rift Tour,” and we’ll provide a breakdown of everything you need to know including how to watch it, the rewards, and more. 

When does the Fortnite Ariana Grande concert start?

The Ariana Grande Rift Tour concert begins in Fortnite at the following times:

• Americas – Friday, August 6 at 6 pm ET
• Worldwide – Saturday, August 7 at 2 pm ET
• Asia and Oceania – Sunday, August 8 at 12 am ET
• Europe and Middle East – Sunday, August 8, 10 am ET
• Americas – Sunday, August 8, 8 pm ET

There are five different shows, with different start times for each one. You will most likely be able to find a time that works for you from the list above. 

How to watch the Fortnite Ariana Grande Concert

To watch the Fortnite Ariana Grande Concert, follow these steps:

• Download Fortnite for free from the Epic Games Store
• Update Fortnite game on August 6
• Load into the Rift Tour Playlist up to sixty minutes early to guarantee a spot
• Watch the show, and enjoy the encores if you miss out

Fortnite Ariana Grande Icon Series

No celebration is complete without an exclusive Fortnite Icon Series. Celebrate Ariana’s Rift Tour by checking out the Item Shop for content such as:

• Ariana Grande Outfit w/ Rift Goddess Ariana Variant
• Piggy Smallz Back Bling
• LIl’ Floaticorn Emote
• Sweetener Sailshards Glider
• 7 Rings Smasher Pickaxe w/ Gem Striker Variant

Additionally, everyone who participates in the vent will get a free Cuddly Cloudcruiser Umbrella. Fortnite Crew members will receive a few bonuses between August 5 and August 9, such as the Rainbow Cloudcruiser Umbrella, the Skye Up High Loading Screen, and a Rift-Tour Banner.

Fortnite Ariana Grande Rift Tour Quests

If you haven’t done so already, check out the Rift Tour Quests in-game under the “Rift Tour” tab. Quests will be available between July 29 and August 8 and include rewards like Cosmic CUddles Loading Screen, Rift-sterpiece Spray, and Cloud Kitty Emoticon.