The America’s Got Talent Season 21 quarterfinals are off and running, with four acts already moving forward and seven more packing their bags to head home. There are another 11 acts on the docket for the second wave of quarterfinals performances, too, representing the best of the best singers, dancers and aerial artists who earned a stamp of approval from the panel of A-list judges.
If you plan to tune in live to catch the various performances, here is everything you need to know heading into Season 21 Quarterfinals 2:
When does America’s Got Talent air?
The second quarterfinal of America’s Got Talent Season 21 will air live on NBC on Tuesday, August 25 at 8 p.m ET. The two-hour episode will be available to stream in real-time and on-demand on Peacock, as well.
This marks the third live episode of Season 21, with the first quarterfinals getting the ball rolling on Tuesday, August 18. All 11 acts performed that night, then the fan vote results were announced during an additional one-hour episode on Wednesday, August 19. The results for Quarterfinals 2 will be unveiled live on Wednesday, August 26 starting at 8 p.m. ET. The same Tuesday-Wednesday format will be in place for the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals in the weeks ahead.
Who is performing on America’s Got Talent tonight?
It was up to Howie Mendel, Simon Cowell, Mel B, Sofia Vergara and host Terry Crews to determine who made it to the live shows. Here is the list of the quarterfinalists who will be competing against each other on Tuesday’s episode, including what kind of performances are on the docket:
- Béty Dumitru, Singer
- Brad & Tracy, Danger Act
- Butter & Grit, Vocal Duo
- Come Here, Dance Group
- Geno Ploeger, Magician
- LaRussell, Rapper
- Mackenzie Sol, Singer
- Nene Royal, Singer/Guitarist
- Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm, Vocal Duo
- Patrox, Dancer
- Veronika Goroshkova, Aerial Artist
What to expect on America’s Got Talent tonight
There are 11 acts competing in America’s Got Talent Quarterfinals 2, nine of whom made it through the judges’ callbacks. Mackenzie Sol, meanwhile, earned a Golden Buzzer from Mel back in Episode 4 of auditions. Sofia also sent Veronika Goroshkova straight to the live shows with a Golden Buzzer in Episode 6.
And speaking of Golden Buzzers, one act will get a Golden Buzzer live on Tuesday, automatically advancing them past the fan vote and semifinals and directly to the finals. Magic group Hundred Fingers earned that honor in Quarterfinals 1 when Howie burned his. The fate of the remaining 10 acts will be in the hands of the viewers at home, with voting results set to air on Wednesday. The three acts that advance will compete in the semifinals on Tuesday, September 15. Six of the 12 semifinalists will join the Golden Buzzer beneficiaries in the finals on Tuesday, September 22.
America’s Got Talent FAQ
When are the America’s Got Talent Season 21 quarterfinals?
America’s Got Talent Season 21 Quarterfinals 2 airs on Tuesday, August 25 at 8 p.m. ET. The results show will air on Wednesday, August 26 at 8 p.m.
How can I watch new episodes of America’s Got Talent?
American’s Got Talent Season 21 is airing on NBC. Episodes will be available to stream on Peacock, as well.
How many new episodes of America’s Got Talent will there be?
Season 21 of America’s Got Talent will include 21 episodes, with the finals set to air live on Tuesday, September 22.
