American Idol 2026 / 2027 – 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.
Updated for 2026/2027.
Upcoming Open Call Dates
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 ALABAMA
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 ARKANSAS
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 DELAWARE
- SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 GEORGIA
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 INDIANA
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 KENTUCKY
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 LOUISIANA
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 MAINE
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 MARYLAND
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 MASSACHUSETTS
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 MISSISSIPPI
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 NEW HAMPSHIRE
- SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 NORTH CAROLINA
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 OHIO
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 RHODE ISLAND
- SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 TENNESSEE
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 VERMONT
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.
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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.
