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When is the Ariana Grande concert on Fortnite? Date, UK start time and how to watch Rift Tour performance



Ariana Grande is teaming up with online game Fortnite to perform a series of live shows.

The 28-year-old, one of the biggest pop stars in the world, confirmed the collaboration on Sunday.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is she performing?

Ariana will be will headlining five separate live shows between 6 and 8 August.

Show 1, the Americas:
Friday, 6 August @ 11pm BST (6pm ET, 8am on 7 August AEST)

Show 2, Global:
Saturday, 7 August @ 7pm BST (2pm ET, 4am on 8 August AEST)

Show 3, Asia and Oceania:
Sunday, August 8 @ 5am BST (12am ET, 2pm AEST)

Show 4, EU + Middle East:
Sunday, August 8 @ 3pm BST (10am ET, 12am on 9 August AEST )

Show 5, the Americas:
Sunday, August 8 @ 11pm BST (6pm ET, 8am on August 9 AEST )

What should we expect?

The shows, which are part of the Rift Tour, will “begin with experiences that pair popular tracks with moments based on elements from the game,” according to the press release.

“Players will be able to travel side by side with their friends on a journey to magical new realities where Fortnite and Ariana collide,” it continues.

Ariana said: “Working with [game developer] Epic and the Fortnite team to bring my music to life inside the game has been so fun and such an honour.

“I can’t wait to join my fans and see all of your reactions to such an unforgettable, magical journey to new realities.”

The tour is expected to be extremely popular after a similar in-game concert featuring rapper Travis Scott was watched by a staggering 27.7 million players over three days in April last year.

An Ariana Grande Outfit and Piggy Smallz Back Bling will be available from August 4 in the Item Shop.

Everyone who takes part in the Rift Tour will also get a Cuddly Cloudcruiser commemorative umbrella.

How do I watch?

The game’s creators have recommended that you log in to Fortnite at least 60 minutes before Ariana starts, and the playlist update will open 30 minutes before.

Your copy of Fortnite should also be updated to v17.30.



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