Fortnite Festival swings wide as Bruno Mars takes the stage, sealing Season 9 with a legendary icon.
The new Fortnite Festival Season 9 main stage will feature a neon-lit, modern look. Players can look forward to new game improvements, too. The all-time leaderboards are returning, the Jam Tracks browser has been improved, and lobby music now properly shuffles.
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Fortnite Festival Season 9 Items and Free Rewards
Season 9 introduces a fresh lineup of Festival Pass items featuring Bruno Mars-inspired cosmetics, including new outfits, instrument skins, and show-themed accessories. Players can also earn free rewards through event challenges and daily quests, such as jam tracks and stylish emoticons. Both premium and free tiers offer plenty of ways to customize and express your musical flair throughout the season.
Bruno Mars will headline the event with a brand-new World Tour Bundle and themed Music Pass rewards. Players can purchase the Music Pass for 1,400 V-Bucks or access it through a Fortnite Crew subscription. Here’s what players can unlock in Festival Season 9:
- World Tour Bundle (available in the Shop until end of season):
- Bruno-San Outfit (with Bruninho Style)
- Bruno’s Collection Back Bling
- Floating Notes Contrail
- Bonde do Brunão Emote
- Bonde do Brunão Jam Track
- Key Charm Keytar
- Worldwide Bass
- Season 9 Music Pass Premium Rewards:
- Die With A Smile Bruno Outfit (based on the music video)
- Dreamer’s Two-Shot Back Bling (with Heavenly Style upgrade)
- Last Reprise Guitar
- Red Hearts Kit Drums
- Jam Tracks:
- Bruno Mars – “Bruno-San’s Theme Song”
- Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open”
- Jackson 5 – “ABC”
- Sabotage – “Mun Ra (part. Instituto)”
- Free Rewards in the Music Pass:
- Sonic Splash Guitar
- Hype! Emote
- Paddle Bass
- “Dance Therapy” Jam Track
- “Into the Underworld” Jam Track
- “Move” Jam Track
- “Let It Burn” Jam Track
Bruno Mars’ Fortnite Festival Season 9 artist announcement has already sparked excitement across the community. This is not the first time the star has appeared in the game, but this season brings an entirely fresh batch of cosmetics and music for fans. As Bruno Mars makes his way to the stage, Sabrina Carpenter leaves with a power-packed Season 8 ending.
When does Fortnite Festival Season 9 start and end
Fortnite Festival Season 9 Dates
Fortnite Festival Season 9, featuring Bruno Mars as the Icon, started on June 18, 2025, and ended on August 26, 2025.
Duration Details
The season lasted 70 days, following the typical three-month pattern for Festival seasons but slightly shorter than some prior ones.
It transitioned from Sabrina Carpenter’s Season 8 and led into Season 10 with Gorillaz.
Key Context
Official announcements and the trailer confirmed the June 18 launch alongside new cosmetics like Bruno Mars outfits and Jam Tracks.
The Music Pass was available until the end date, with bundles in the Item Shop through August 26.
What new skins and cosmetics come in Season 9
Fortnite Festival Season 9 Cosmetics
Fortnite Festival Season 9, featuring Bruno Mars as the Icon, introduced a range of new Bruno Mars-themed skins and cosmetics available through the Music Pass and Item Shop bundles.
Key Skins
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Bruno Mars Outfit: The main Icon skin, styled after his World Tour aesthetic, unlockable via the Premium Music Pass rewards track.
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Bruno-San Variant: An alternate style or reactive outfit included in the World Tour Bundle for direct purchase.
Other Cosmetics
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Back Blings and Accessories: Exclusive items like tour-inspired Back Blings paired with the Bruno Mars skin.
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Instruments and Emotes: New jam instruments such as a keytar, plus emotes reflecting Bruno Mars’ music vibe.
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Jam Tracks Bundle: Additional cosmetics tied to Bruno Mars songs and featured artists, available in the Item Shop.
Access Details
Free track players received some basic rewards, while the 1,400 V-Buck Premium Pass or Fortnite Crew unlocked the full set of Season 9 exclusives.
