Ariana Grande To Headline The Upcoming 'Fortnite's' Rift Tour Concert Series

Ariana Grande is set to headline “Fortnite” this weekend. The “7 Rings” singer will be the last superstar to perform at the in-game event that is slated for Aug. 6 to 8.

Epic Games teased last week that “a record-breaking superstar” would perform at Fortnite’s upcoming Rift Tour concert series. On Sunday, it was confirmed that the superstar was Grande.

“Building on and incorporating other celebrated ‘Fortnite’ moments, the Rift Tour will begin with experiences that pair popular tracks with moments based on elements from the game,” Epic Games said in a statement. “Players will be able to travel side by side with their friends on a journey to magical new realities where ‘Fortnite’ and Ariana collide.”

For her part, Grande said it is an honor to be joining the Rift Tour.

“Working with Epic and the Fortnite team to bring my music to life inside the game has been so fun and such an honor,” she said in a statement. “I can’t wait to join my fans and see all of your reactions to such an unforgettable, magical journey to new realities.”

Epic Games will also sell a skin based on the singer as part of its Icon Series, which features celebrities like LeBron James and Tyler Blevins. Apart from Grande’s music, players will also find Grande outfit options in the Fortnite Item Shop starting Aug. 4, allowing them to show up to Grande’s concert dressed as her.

“Fortnite is a place for the imagination and the impossible,” said Epic Games' head of brand Phil Rampulla. “With the Rift Tour, we’re bringing a musical journey to life that players can experience, feel, and join alongside their friends. We’re so grateful to have an iconic superstar like Ariana Grande and her team join us for a musical experience at metaverse scale, and for players and fans alike to experience the Rift Tour!”

“Ariana & Rift Tour” will be available on the online game for five time-slots over the weekend and feature experiences that pair Grande’s music with elements from the game. Epic recommends players to be ready in-game at least an hour before any of the performances so they can jump into the Rift Tour playlist when it goes live 30 minutes before showtime.