5 Fortnite Concerts We'd Like to See Next

There were 27.7 million in-game attendees at Travis Scott's Astronomical Concert across its five events.
There were 27.7 million in-game attendees at Travis Scott's Astronomical Concert across its five events. / Photo courtesy of Epic Games

Fortnite Concerts, featuring popular artists from around the world, have become a common feature in the game's universe. Since their inception on Feb. 2, 2019, with Marshmello's live event at Pleasant Park, the concerts have proven to be a big hit for Epic Games.

Many other artists have hosted live events in Fortnite, including Travis Scott, Diplo, Post Malone, and deadmau5. Travis Scott's event, Astronomical, amassed 27.7 million in-game attendees across its five events, according to Epic Games. With these events being such a massive success, there will surely be more to come.

5 Fortnite Concerts We'd Like to See Next

The Weeknd

The Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer is currently one of the most popular artists in the world. He has won three Grammy Awards and eight Billboard Music Awards. Some of his biggest hits include "Blinding Lights," Starboy," and "The Hills." In February of 2021, he performed at the Super Bowl LV halftime show, which drew in millions of viewers.

Drake

Drake is one of the 21st century's most recognized rappers. Since his debut in 2010, he has proven to be a massive hit, boasting several Billboard chart records. His most popular song, "One Dance," reached number one in charts across 15 countries and became the first track to reach one billion streams on Spotify in 2016.

BTS

South Korean boy band BTS is arguably the biggest name in the K-Pop world. Their massive success spans the entirety of the world. They have broken a total of 15 Guinness World Records, amassed over 100 awards, sold millions of albums, and became the best-selling artist in South Korean history.

Disclosure

Disclosure is an English electronic music duo made up of brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence. They have been nominated for several Grammy Awards and their music has found international success. Some of their biggest hits include "Latch," "Know Your Worth," and "Omen." Although the least popular artist on the list, Disclosure is known to put on exciting and energetic shows featuring great visuals, making them a great fit for the Fortnite universe.

Metallica

Although Metallica found most of their success in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, they still remain the biggest heavy metal act of all time. Most of Fortnite's concerts tend to feature pop, rap, or electronic music, so Metallica could offer a much-needed change up to the genres presented on stage. Despite being from the 80s, they were one of the most-streamed rock bands in 2020, reaching over a billion streams on Spotify. Metallica is known for putting on epic concerts featuring explosive performances from the band's members, and their style could provide an exciting experience for Fortnite players across the world.