It's time for Ariana Grande's concert to open Fortnite But do you know how to avoid this seven-ring circus?

Soon, you will have the chance to hear the pop diva whistling in-game as she arrives on the island of Battle Royale In addition, there are reports of a rare Ariana Grande Fortnite skin available, which will allow you to show off Ariana Grande's iconic long ponytail in-game

Ariana Grande is not the first A-list celebrity to headline a Fortnite show Developers have collaborated with big-name artists such as Travis Scott, Marshmello, and Major Lazer After a series of leaks teasing Grande's Fortnite show, we finally have official confirmation from Epic Games

Whether you're a Fortnite veteran or Ariana seeking more information about the upcoming Ariana Grande Fortnite event, we've got you covered

Below you'll find everything you need to know for the big day, including start times, how to watch, how to get skins, and of course, instructions on downloading the game

Get ready for a grande performance Judging from past events, Fortnite is not playing when it comes to putting on concerts like this one

To ensure that everyone can catch the show at the right time, Epic Games will host five showtimes over three days The show will begin with two on Friday and Saturday (August 6-7) and end with three on Sunday (August 8) All exact start times are listed below

One thing to note, however, is that the developers recommend arriving one hour before the show starts This will not only ensure a stable connection, but also allow you to participate in the Fortnite-themed festivities that "combine popular songs with moments based on elements of the game" before Ariana's appearance Epic Games also warns that if the event reaches capacity, you may have to attend another show instead; the Rift Tour playlist will also be available 30 minutes before each show, so be ready to sing along to the iconic Grande

The show will also be available for the first time in the US

The shows are not region-locked, so they can be viewed freely from anywhere in the world (provided you have a decent connection, of course)

To see the full schedule, visit RiftTourcom Alternatively, gamers can use the in-game Rift Tour tab, which allows gamers to connect with friends, schedule shows they plan to attend, and check out special Rift Tour quests

1 If you are not familiar with Fortnite, you must first download the game The game is free to play in base and is available on most platforms, including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, and PC

2 Download the latest update (v1730) prior to the event Do not leave it until the last minute as it may take some time

3 start the game early; Epic Games advises users to hop on 60 minutes before the show starts

That's it Let Miss Grande work her magic on your screen

Channeling the show is only half the fun As with previous events where you can get special in-game cosmetics, such as Marshmello and Travis Scott skins, Ali Skins will be available here as well

And like some of them, this skin is only available in the Fortnite item store There are challenges, but they are for other items

The currently available Ariana Grande skin and Piggy Smallz back bling are 2,000 V-bucks in a combo pack But if you want the sledgehammer pickaxe, emote, and glider, you'll have to spend 2,800 V-bucks, which means you'll have to spend 2,800 V-bucks, which means you'll have to spend 2,800 V-bucks

Aliskin has two designs: one shows her platinum hair from the "Sweetener" album era, and the other shows her signature brown ponytail Both costumes have a cosmic feel and may be homages to the singer's "Break Free" music video

Since Ariana Grande's in-game concert is part of Fortnite's Rift Tour music experience, players can participate in special event quests to unlock unique rewards

Before the show, players can play the first wave of Rift Tour quests, available July 29 through August 8, on the Rift Tour tab

All players who attend the show will get the adorable Cuddly Cloudcruiser commemorative umbrella

In addition, Fortnite Crew Active subscribers who log into the game between August 5 (10:00 am CST) and August 9 (10:00 am CST) will receive a Rainbow Cloudcruiser Umbrella, Sky Up High Loading Screen and Rift Tour-themed banner will be given away