Exactly fifteen years ago, American Idol hit TV screens for the first time, forever changing the landscape of reality competition programming. In celebration of the franchise’s anniversary, which also marks the birth year of this season’s youngest eligible contestant, the producers of American Idol announced today the start of auditions for the new season of the show, which will be broadcast from its new home on ABC. The nationwide search for the next superstar kicks off on THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, as the Idol Bus jumps into gear across America, offering hopefuls the chance to audition for a shot at superstardom.

From Portland, Oregon, to Orlando, Florida, American Idol will search every corner of the nation in its pursuit for talent. Auditioning has never been easier, with the series also taking to the internet, offering hopefuls the opportunity to submit audition videos online or by showing off their talent via Instagram, Twitter or Musical.ly using the hashtag #TheNextIdol.

You can register to audition here.

 

American Idol auditions are coming to a city near you! More information will be announced soon. Sign up for an Open Call Audition in a city near you RIGHT NOW. You’ll be the first to know when venues are announced.

American Idol open auditions will be held in the following cities:

August 17: Orlando, FL
August 17: Portland, OR
August 19: Miami, FL

August 20: Oakland, CA
Jack London Square
472 Water Street
Oakland, CA 94607

August 22: Atlanta, GA

August 23: Provo, UT
Courthouse Square
51 South University Avenue
Provo, UT 84601

August 25: Charleston, SC
Charleston Area Convention Center
5001 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418

August 26: Denver, CO
August 27: Asheville, NC

August 29: Omaha, NE
Lewis and Clark Landing
345 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102

August 30: Louisville, KY

September 1: Tulsa, OK
Guthrie Green
111 East M.B. Brady Street
Tulsa, OK 74103

September 3: Pittsburgh, PA
September 4: Shreveport, LA
September 5: Annapolis, MD

September 7: The Shoals, AL
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
617 U.S. 72 W
Tuscumbia, AL 35674

September 8: Boston, MA
September 11: Chicago, IL
September 14: New Orleans, LA
(Locations and dates subject to change.)