American Idol (season 8) Regional auditions Regional auditions

| Episode_Air_Date | Audition_City | Date_ | First_Audition_Venue | Callback_Date | Callback_Venue | Golden_Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2009 | Phoenix, Arizona | July 25, 2008 | Jobing.com Arena , Glendale | September 2008 | The Boulders, Scottsdale | 27 |
| January 14, 2009 | Kansas City, Missouri | August 8, 2008 | Kemper Arena | October 5, 2008 | Firestone Building | 27 |
| January 20, 2009 | San Francisco, California | July 17, 2008 | Cow Palace | September 13, 2008 | Westin St. Francis | 12 |
| January 21, 2009 | Louisville, Kentucky | July 21, 2008 | Freedom Hall | September 7–8, 2008 | Churchill Downs | 19 |
| January 27, 2009 | Jacksonville, Florida | August 13, 2008 | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena | September 3, 2008 | Amelia Island Plantation | 16 |