Fortnite Festival: Sabrina Carpenter Rumored as Season 8 Headliner

A new leak suggests that Sabrina Carpenter could be the next big name to headline a Fortnite Festival concert! The pop star has been collaborating with Fortnite since late 2024, and if the rumors are true, she could take center stage in the game’s eighth season of musical events.

Fortnite Festival: A Quick Recap

For those unfamiliar, Fortnite Festival is a rhythm-based game mode developed by Harmonix, the team behind Rock Band. Since its launch in December 2023, it has featured seasonal collaborations with huge artists like The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Metallica. Each season introduces themed content, including Jam Tracks, skins, and special performances.

Currently, Season 7 is all about Hatsune Miku, running from January to April 2025. But according to a reliable Fortnite leaker, Sabrina Carpenter might be up next when Season 8 rolls around!

 

 

The Leak: Sabrina Carpenter's Fortnite Festival Event

According to Nick "Shpeshal Nick" Baker, co-founder of XboxEra, a source first tipped him off about a Sabrina Carpenter Fortnite Festival back in August 2024. He shared screenshots of their conversation on January 27, 2025, reigniting speculation about the pop star’s involvement in the game.

Carpenter’s connection to Fortnite isn’t new. In late 2024, she:

• Received several emotes that were available for purchase from mid-October to early November.
• Had her hit songs "Feather" and "Espresso" added as Jam Tracks in Fortnite Battle Royale. These are still available for 500 V-Bucks each as of early 2025.

If this leak is legit, Season 8—expected to begin in June 2025—could feature a full Sabrina Carpenter concert event inside Fortnite Festival.

More Leaks: Wrestlers and James Bond in Fortnite?

Sabrina Carpenter isn’t the only rumored addition to Fortnite. The same leak also hinted at:

• A wrestling-themed update, bringing in a "bunch of wrestlers" and wrestling gear—possibly as part of a future season.
• A long-awaited James Bond collaboration—though it’s unclear which version of 007 will be featured.

Baker has a solid track record when it comes to Fortnite leaks, having previously accurately predicted collaborations with The Boys and Pirates of the Caribbean. So while nothing is officially confirmed, fans have good reason to be excited!

Fortnite Festival: All Past & Rumored Artists

Here’s a look at all the artists who have headlined Fortnite Festival so far, plus the rumored Season 8 headliner:

Season	Artist/Band	Period
1	The Weeknd	Dec 2023 – Feb 2024
2	Lady Gaga	Feb 2024 – Apr 2024
3	Billie Eilish	Apr 2024 – Jun 2024
4	Metallica	Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
5	Karol G	Aug 2024 – Nov 2024
6	Snoop Dogg	Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
7	Hatsune Miku	Jan 2025 – Apr 2025
8	Sabrina Carpenter (rumored)	Apr 2025 – Jun 2025

 

When Will Epic Confirm the Next Fortnite Festival Artist?

Epic Games doesn’t typically announce Fortnite Festival events months in advance. If Sabrina Carpenter is truly the next headliner, fans can expect an official Season 8 reveal sometime in late spring 2025.

Until then, we’ll have to wait and see—but if this leak turns out to be true, Fortnite Festival is about to get even more "Espresso"-fueled energy!