2008 American Idol Audition Schedule

Ok, I know a lot of you have been waiting to find out when and where Randy, Paula and Simon will scouting out the next crop of American Idol hopefuls. Fortunately, Fox finally posted the information! For those of you interested in trying to show America that you're the next American Idol, the auditions begin in San Francisco in mid-July. Keep in mind that there are all sorts of rules and instructions about how to register, age requirements, what identification you need to bring and all that. For the details, check out Fox's American Idol Website. And if you just want to know what days you need to take off work (or beg your parents to take off from work) in order to head to the nearest audition city, here you go!

San Francisco, California
Venue: Cow Palace
Registration: July 15-16, 2008
Audition Day: July 17, 2008

Louisville, Kentucky
Venue:Freedom Hall
Registration: July 19-20, 2008
Audition Day: July 21, 2008

Phoenix, Arizona
Venue:Jobing.com Arena
Registration: July 23-24, 2008
Audition Day: July 25, 2008

Salt Lake City, Utah
Venue:EnergySolutions Arena
Registration: July 27-28, 2008
Audition Day: July 29, 2008

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Venue:Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Registration: July 31-August 1, 2008
Audition Day: August 2, 2008

Kansas City, Missouri
Venue:Sprint Center
Registration: August 6-7, 2008
Audition Day: August 8, 2008

Jacksonville, Florida
Venue:Veterans Memorial Arena
Registration: August 11-12, 2008
Audition Day: August 13, 2008

East Rutherford, New Jersey
Venue:IZOD Center at The Meadowlands Sports Complex
Registration: August 17-18, 2008
Audition Day: August 19, 2008

ALL CITIES, VENUES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.