When is the Next Fortnite Live Event? Battle Royale Live Events Full List

Fortnite live events are one of the many things that make the game stand out from its peers. Epic Games is known for crafting breathtaking experiences that the community can enjoy together when it’s time to bookend a season. With Chapter 7 Season 2 coming to a close, Epic has an explosive live event to close out the conflict between Ice King and Foundation. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

When is the Next Fortnite Live Event? Date and Time

The next Fortnite live event is the Shattered live event, and it will take place on June 5, 2026, at 7 PM ET. This will serve as the climax for Chapter 7 Season 2, bringing the rivalry between the Ice King and the Foundation to a head.

Not much is known about what will actually go down during the Shattered live event. However, Epic has revealed that the event will vary for players depending on the side they chose for the Fortnite Showdown Rivalries event. The Dark Voyager is also expected to make an appearance during the Fortnite Shattered live event.

Previous Fortnite Live Event Details

The most recent major live event was the Reload Dark Voyager Story Moment in Fortnite Reload Elite Stronghold. The event took place on April 25, 2026, at 3 PM ET. This live event was part of the ongoing storyline, with the Dark Voyager pulling the strings behind the Team Ice King vs Team Foundation conflict while rushing to complete his plans of collecting all the Zero Shards by rifting to different realities.

How to Join a Fortnite Live Event

Joining a Fortnite live event is relatively simple. Epic Games typically sends an in-game announcement and a social media post announcing that the live event is underway. You can then load into Fortnite Battle Royale and find the playlist for the live event in your library. It is recommended that you load into a match at least 30 minutes before the event is set to happen. This is because lobbies fill up extremely quickly during major events.

It is also important to remember that Epic Games usually disables all of the other playlists for major live events. Once you join a major live event’s playlist, you might find yourself without a weapon. Epic Games does this to prevent any griefers from ruining the experience for a player, providing a community environment for the experience.

Full List of All Fortnite Live Events Till Date

Fortnite has had numerous live events, both major and minor. While some of these were single-day live events and could only be experienced once, other events like Fortnite Remix and Travis Scott concerts could be played through multiple times.

Here is a list of all Fortnite live events up until Chapter 7 Season 1:

While the frequency of live events has gone down in Fortnite over the years, they are still an integral part of the game’s identity and something that players look forward to with each new season. Are you excited about the next Fortnite live event? Tell us in the comments below!