Feb 2, 2026
Australian Idol is back, baby! A wave of young hopefuls is set to impress the judges, and Marcia heads to Victoria for the biggest audition in Idol history.
Australian Idol
Australian Idol is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its original run in November 2009 before being revived in January 2023. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. Australian Idol was televised on Network Ten for its first seven series and was broadcast on Austereo Radio Network between 2005 and 2007.
Season 11 Episodes
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Feb 3, 2026
Australian Idol continues with a huge day 2 audition. An incredible bunch of hopeful idols impress the judges & Marcia's search for her wildcard takes her to the furthest corner of Australia, Tasmania.
Feb 8, 2026
The auditions keep delivering on Australian Idol, with another big week of unforgettable performances and rising talent.
Feb 9, 2026
It's a big day 4 of auditions for Australian Idol 2026. A brand-new batch of rising stars aim to impress the judges & Amy makes her way to the Gympie Muster in search of Australia's next big thing.
Feb 15, 2026
Idol judges raise the bar as pressure mounts. One singer gets a rare second audition, while Kyle visits the Navy for a unique tryout. Only top talent earns a golden ticket.
Feb 16, 2026
Australian Idol 2026 continues with the penultimate day of auditions. With an incredible new crop of idol hopefuls, all keen to impress the judges. Who will make it through to the converted top 30?
Feb 22, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Season 11 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Australian Idol Season 11 premiere?
Australian Idol Season 11 premiered on February 2, 2026.
How many episodes are in Australian Idol Season 11?
Australian Idol Season 11 has 8 episodes.
What is the first episode of Australian Idol Season 11?
The season opens with Season 11 Episode 1, "Auditions (1)". It aired on February 2, 2026.
Go to Season 11 Episode 1