After weeks of heart-pounding Auditions, the heartbreaking Judges’ Callbacks, and months of preparation, the Live Shows are about to begin on America’s Got Talent Season 21. The best of the best will compete for viewer votes, including undiscovered singers, returning magicians, comedians on the brink of stardom, and danger Acts that will leave you breathless.
How to Watch
Watch America’s Got Talent Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and next day on Peacock.
And remember, an Act doesn’t have to win the show to benefit from the exposure. A viral clip can change a performer’s life, and the visibility that comes from getting to the later rounds of the competition is incredibly valuable in the entertainment industry. Melissa Villaseñor, Jackie Evancho, Lindsey Stirling and Preacher Lawson are just some of the super-successful performers who didn’t win their seasons of AGT.
Here’s everything you need to know about the rest of the episodes airing summer 2026:
When do AGT Live Shows premiere?
The first Season 21 Live Quarterfinal episode airs at 8/7c on NBC on Tuesday, August 18, with the results airing the next day, August 19. Quarterfinals continue through Tuesday, September 8.
The Live Semifinals will air on Tuesday, September 15, with the results on Wednesday, September 16. The Live Finals are on Tuesday, September 22 and the Live Finale is on Wednesday, September 23!
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What’s different this season?
In addition to a new way to vote, this season, all the power is in the audience’s hands. There are no Live Golden Buzzers, no Wild Cards, no Saves or other ways for the Judges to influence which Acts make it through the competition once the Live Shows start.
Where can you watch AGT Season 21 Live Shows?
Watch Live Shows, well, Live, at 8/7c on NBC by logging in to Peacock Premium Plus or the NBC app on your Smart TV with your cable provider credentials. All episodes stream on Peacock the day after they air.
Where are AGT Live Shows filmed?
Just like the Auditions, the America’s Got Talent Live Shows are filmed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California.
Who are the Judges and Acts for Season 21 of AGT?
The Season 21 Judges are Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell and Mel B, with Terry Crews returning as Host. The 44 Acts that made it through to the Live Shows are:
- Acro Canine Crew
- Akira
- Ashford Sanders
- Bety
- Bird and Byron
- Brad & Tracy
- Brook Lynn
- Butter & Grit
- Cameron Logsdon
- Cesar Dias
- Come Here
- Cris Sosa
- Daniel Alvarez
- Elsie
- Geno Ploeger
- Guy Kelton Jones I
- Herwan Legaillard
- Holland & Sienna
- Hundred Fingers
- Isaac Atkins
- James & Marina
- Jesse Joe
- Jesse White Tumbling Team
- Kameron Marshall
- Lara D
- Lai Noelle
- LaRussell
- Luke Taleno
- Mackenzie Sol
- Maria
- Nene Royal
- Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm
- Olivia Befus
- Patrox
- Pynk Beard
- Royal Lasers
- Rubén Roldán
- Sando
- The CommUNITY ATL
- Travis Garland
- Tyrone & Margo
- Unitree
- Veronika Goroshkova
- Young & Strange
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How do you vote for AGT Season 21?
At the start of each Tuesday night Live Show, you can cast up to ten votes for your favorite Act(s) by logging into either the AGT section of the NBC website, the AGT mobile app, or commenting on the designated “vote here” TikTok post on the @AGT account. The TikTok method is brand-new this season, and doesn’t require a special log-in. Anyone with an active TikTok account is eligible to cast their vote via comment.
Voting on all three platforms closes at 7am ET on Wednesday morning, so make your decision on time and may the most talented Act win!