American Idol 2025 / 2026 – Auditions: Idol Across America is Back!
Get ready to sing your heart out — American Idol is back for Season 2025/2026, and the producers are searching every corner of the country for the next superstar! The popular “Idol Across America” virtual audition tour is now open, and producers want to see talent from all 50 states.
This season, hopeful contestants have a chance to book live virtual auditions directly with an American Idol producer. It’s your opportunity to impress from the comfort of your home — no travel needed.
Find more nationwide and online auditions.
Upcoming Open Call Dates
August 26, 2025 – VIP: First 900
September 3, 2025 – Nationwide Open Call
September 12, 2025 – East Coast Open Call
September 15, 2025 – The South Open Call
September 18, 2025 – West & Midwest Open Call
September 24, 2025 – Nationwide Open Call
See more reality shows which are currently holding castings and audition.
By State – Virtual Audition Dates
Here are some of the upcoming state-specific audition days:
August 27: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
August 28: Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas
September 2: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
September 4: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
September 8: Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Tennessee
September 9: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington
September 11: Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia
September 16: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
September 19: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C.
September 22: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
American Idol is back for a brand new season, and we are searching the country to find the best vocalist! Are you ready to take a chance? Sign up is easy – just email me at Lynly.ehrlich@americaidol.com and I will get you all set up! We are currently accepting submissions from folks ages 15-28. If that’s you, don’t wait!
Who Can Audition?
Singers ages 15 and up
U.S. residents only
Solo acts only (no duos or groups)
How to Audition
Choose your audition date and reserve a time slot to meet one-on-one virtually with a producer. All you need is a strong internet connection, a great performance, and your dream to become the next American Idol.
Reserve your audition spot at:
https://www.americanidol.com/auditions
This is your chance to follow in the footsteps of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Noah Thompson, and Iam Tongi. Whether you’re a pop star in the making or a soulful balladeer, American Idol wants to hear from you.
Don’t wait! Reserve your audition slot today and take the first step toward stardom.
You could be America’s next Idol.
