American Idol has recently been filming its showcase rounds in Hawaii at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, usually in mid‑February for each new season.

Below is a quick breakdown so it’s easy to follow 👇

🌺 Quick Scoop: When was American Idol filmed in Hawaii?

For recent ABC seasons, “American Idol” has used Hawaii (Aulani Resort on Oʻahu) as the setting for the Top 24 / showcase rounds.

Typical pattern:

  1. Location
    • Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Oʻahu.
  1. Recent filming windows
    • Season 20 (2022) : Top 24 round taped in mid‑February 2022 at Aulani (audience tapings on February 14–15, 2022). Episodes aired in April 2022.
 * **Season 21 (2023)** : Aulani episodes aired starting **April 16, 2023** , indicating filming took place **earlier in 2023** , also at Aulani.

 * **Season 22 (2024)** : Production and mentors (Jelly Roll, Tori Kelly) were in Hawaii “this week” in early **February 2024** , with the season premiering February 18, 2024.

 * **Season 24 (2026, ABC’s 9th)** : Promotional info states Idol is “back in Hawaii” at Aulani for this season; public audience information places the production there again in **January–February 2026**.
  1. General answer
    • If you’re asking in a general sense “when was American Idol filmed in Hawaii?” the recent ABC-era pattern is:
      • Filming: Late January to mid‑February (varies slightly by season).
      • Location: Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina.
      • Episodes air: Usually March–April of that year.

📝 Mini FAQ

Q: Was American Idol filmed in Hawaii for just one season?
No. It has returned multiple times in the ABC era, especially for the Top 24 / showcase round, with 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026 all tied to Aulani.

Q: If I want to visit during filming, what dates should I watch?
Historically you’d look at early to mid‑February for the current season, or late January to early February in years when taping starts earlier (like 2026).

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