IDEAL IDOL VOL V

Once upon a time it was just karaoke. Now? It’s karaoke with personality, a little sparkle, and a grand finale. This is the Ideal Idol - and it's RETURNING for Season Five, ready to kick off the new year with music, laughs, and a whole lot of talent!

Every Thursday in January & February, singers battle it out for a $1,000 cash jackpot in an 8-week showdown. Hosted by the fabulous Vidal, open karaoke runs 7–11PM, with contestant signup by 8:30PM and competition from 9–10PM. Compete for $5 or just come sing, drink, and vibe all night.

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Qualifying Rounds: Every Thursday in January & February

Semi-Finals: February 19

FINALS: March 5 (after a one-week break to rest those vocal cords)

⏰ NIGHTLY SCHEDULE

7–11PM: Karaoke with the ever-fabulous host, Vidal

By 8:30PM: Contestant sign-ups close

9–10PM: Ideal Idol Qualifying Round

💰 THE STAKES

• $5 to enter the contest

• Every dollar goes into the pot

• $1,000 CASH JACKPOT awarded to the Grand Prize winner on March 5

Not competing? No problem. Come cheer, sip, and sing during regular karaoke — the stage is open all night and the vibes are guaranteed.

Ideal Idol is a celebration of raw talent, bold performances, and community at its most electric. We can’t wait to crown the next IDEAL IDOL!

This is a Weekly Recurring EventRuns from Jan 8, 2026 to Feb 12, 2026 and happens every:

Thursdays:7:00pm - 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

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