- The next Fortnite live event will be the Fortnite Shattered live event.
- The event will take place on June 5, 2026, at 7 PM ET.
- The live event will see the rivalry between Ice King and Foundation come to a head in the Chapter 7 Season 2 finale.
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:
| Live Event | Season | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket Launch | Chapter 1 Season 4 | June 30, 2018 |
| Rocket Launch Rift | Chapter 1 Season 4 | June 30, 2018 – July 11, 2018 |
| Crack Closure | Chapter 1 Season 5 | August 24, 2018 |
| Cube Sinking | Chapter 1 Season 5 | September 19, 2018 |
| Butterfly Event | Chapter 1 Season 6 | November 4, 2018 |
| New Year 2019 | Chapter 1 Season 7 | December 31, 2018 |
| Ice Storm | Chapter 1 Season 7 | January 19, 2019 |
| Showtime (Marshmello Concert) | Chapter 1 Season 7 | February 2, 2019 |
| Earthquakes | Chapter 1 Season 7 | February 14, 2019 – February 27, 2019 |
| Vault Runes | Chapter 1 Season 8 | April 19, 2019 – May 3, 2019 |
| The Unvaulting Event | Chapter 1 Season 8 | May 4, 2019 |
| The Final Showdown | Chapter 1 Season 9 | July 20, 2019 |
| Zero Point Destabilization | Chapter 1 Season 9 | July 20, 2019 – August 1, 2019 |
| The End (Chapter 1 Finale) | Chapter 1 Season X | October 13, 2019 |
| Live At Risky (Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Message) | Chapter 2 Season 1 | December 14, 2019 |
| New Year 2020 | Chapter 2 Season 1 | December 31, 2019 |
| Travis Scott’s Astronomical | Chapter 2 Season 2 | April 23, 2020 – April 25, 2020 |
| The Device | Chapter 2 Season 2 | June 15, 2020 |
| The Devourer of Worlds (Galactus Live Event) | Chapter 2 Season 4 | December 1, 2020 |
| New Year 2021 | Chapter 2 Season 5 | December 31, 2020 |
| Zero Point Destabilization | Chapter 2 Season 5 | March 2, 2021 – March 16, 2021 |
| Zero Crisis Finale | Chapter 2 Season 6 | Available for players when they log into Chapter 3 Season 1 for the first time |
| Slurpy Swamp Abduction | Chapter 2 Season 7 | August 2, 2021 |
| Rift Tour (Ariana Grande Concert) | Chapter 2 Season 7 | August 6, 2021 – August 8, 2021 |
| Coral Castle Abduction | Chapter 2 Season 7 | August 16, 2021 |
| Corny Complex Abduction | Chapter 2 Season 7 | September 5, 2021 |
| Operation Sky Fire | Chapter 2 Season 7 | September 12, 2021 |
| Birth of Cube (Shattered Saucer) | Chapter 2 Season 8 | September 20, 2021 |
| Birth of Cube (Smashed Stronghold) | Chapter 2 Season 8 | September 24, 2021 |
| Birth of Cube (Destroyed Dish) | Chapter 2 Season 8 | September 30, 2021 |
| Birth of Cube (Levelled Lake) | Chapter 2 Season 8 | October 2, 2021 |
| Birth of Cube (Wasted Woods) | Chapter 2 Season 8 | October 6, 2021 |
| The End (Chapter 2 Finale) | Chapter 2 Season 8 | December 4, 2021 |
| A New Day | Chapter 3 Season 1 | Available for players when they logged into Chapter 3 Season 1 for the first time |
| New Year 2022 | Chapter 3 Season 1 | December 31, 2021 |
| Earthquakes | Chapter 3 Season 1 | February 12, 2022 – March 20, 2022 |
| Collider Energy Pulses | Chapter 3 Season 2 | May 20, 2022 – June 3, 2022 |
| Collision | Chapter 3 Season 2 | June 4, 2022 |
| Fracture (Chapter 3 Finale) | Chapter 3 Season 4 | December 3, 2022 |
| New Year 2023 | Chapter 4 Season 1 | December 31, 2022 |
| Earthquakes | Chapter 4 Season 2 | April 11, 2023 – June 2, 2023 |
| The Big Bang (Chapter 4 Finale) | Chapter 4 Season OG | December 2, 2023 |
| New Year 2024 | Chapter 5 Season 1 | December 31, 2023 |
| Pandora’s Box Emergence | Chapter 5 Season 1 | March 2, 2024 |
| Pandora’s Box Opening | Chapter 5 Season 1 | March 3, 2024 |
| Zeus’ Lightning Strikes | Chapter 5 Season 2 | May 13, 2024 – May 16, 2024 |
| Sandstorm | Chapter 5 Season 2 | May 16, 2024 |
| Refinery Event | Chapter 5 Season 3 | August 10, 2024 |
| Absolute Doom | Chapter 5 Season 4 | October 5, 2024 |
| Remix: The Prelude (Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice concert screening) | Chapter 5 Season 4 | November 1, 2024 |
| Remix: The Finale (Chapter 5 Finale and Snoop Dogg, Ice Spice, Eminem, Juice WRLD concert) | Chapter 2 Remix | November 30, 2024 |
| Defrosting | Chapter 6 Season 1 | December 20, 2024 |
| New Year 2025 | Chapter 6 Season 1 | December 31, 2024 |
| The Confrontation | Chapter 6 Season 1 | February 15, 2025 |
| Daigo’s Fate | Chapter 6 Season 2 | April 30, 2025 |
| Death Star Sabotage | Chapter 6 Mini Season 1 | June 7, 2025 |
| Super Showdown | Chapter 6 Season 3 | August 2, 2025 |
| Daft Punk Experience | Chapter 6 Season 4 | September 27, 2025 |
| Welcome, Our Alien Overlords (The Simpsons Event) | Chapter 6 Season 4 | November 1, 2025 |
| Zero Hour (Chapter 6 Finale) | Chapter 6 Mini Season 2 | November 29, 2025 |
| New Year 2026 | Chapter 7 Season 1 | December 31, 2025 |
| Dark Voyager Story Moment | Chapter 7 Season 1 | March 14, 2026 |
| OG Dark Voyager Story Moment | Chapter 7 Season 2 | April 11, 2026 |
| Reload Dark Voyager Story Moment | Chapter 7 Season 2 | April 25, 2026 |
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!
The next Fortnite live event will be the Shattered live event, and it will take place on June 5, 2026, at 7 PM ET.
Counting for both major and minor live events, Fortnite has had 64 live events.
No, not all live events in Fortnite are one-offs. This includes events like Travis Scott’s Astronomical and the Zero Crisis finale.
