Yonkers Junior Idol 2026 and Yonkers Idol 2026 are here. Celebrating its eighteenth year, the singing competition will kick off at Yonkers Montessori Academy on March 7 at 9 AM.
Those interested in auditioning must be between the ages of 15-19 years old to qualify for Yonkers Idol or between the ages of 10-14 years of age to qualify for Yonkers Junior Idol. The audition will be limited to one verse and one chorus of a song. Winners will hold their title for a year and win $1000, courtesy of the Untermyer Performing Arts Council Teresa Fund. The title provides performance opportunities at numerous City of Yonkers events throughout the calendar year.
The final round of competition will take place at Untermyer Gardens on June 13th at 6 PM. Callbacks will audition a different song for the finale show.
Online registration is required at register.capturepoint.com/yonkers and is open to Yonkers residents only. Walk-ins are welcome.
For more information on the competition, visit the City of Yonkers Departments of Parks, Recreation & Conservation at www.YonkersNY.gov or call 914-377-6450, 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday – Friday.