When Is The American Idol Finale 2024. When does 'american idol' 2024 come back? The season finale for american idol will air on sunday, may 16 at 7 p.m.

The american idol finale, during which footage from indio native abi carter’s visit to the coachella valley will be shown, will air live at 5 p.m. 13:30 et, may 20 2024.