Lady Gaga’s The Mayhem Ball Tour Kicks Off in Las Vegas
Lady Gaga recently launched her highly anticipated tour, The Mayhem Ball, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena on the outskirts of Las Vegas. This marks a significant moment for the pop icon as she returns to the stage with a new and immersive live experience.
In an official statement, Gaga shared her reasoning for choosing arenas over stadiums for this particular tour. “This is my first arena tour since 2018,” she explained. “There’s something electric about a stadium, and I love every moment of those shows. But with The Mayhem Ball, I wanted to create a different kind of experience — something more intimate — closer, more connected — that lends itself to the live theatrical art I love to create.”
The tour is in support of her latest album, Mayhem, which reached the top of the Billboard album chart in March. This achievement marks her fifth consecutive release to top the charts. Additionally, the album’s lead single, the collaboration with Bruno Mars titled “Die With a Smile,” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and set a new record for the most days at No. 1 on the Global Spotify Chart, staying at the top for an impressive 201 days.
This will be Lady Gaga’s eighth tour, running from July 2025 through January 2026, with the final show scheduled for January 30, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. As of now, there are no planned concerts in Phoenix.
What Fans Can Expect
The Mayhem Ball tour promises a unique and theatrical performance, featuring a setlist that blends her classic hits with new material from Mayhem. Unlike her previous tours, such as the 2022 Chromatica Ball, there are no opening acts or special guests announced for this tour.
Upcoming Dates for The Mayhem Ball Tour
Here is a breakdown of the tour dates:
- July 16–19: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
- July 22–26: Chase Center in San Francisco
- July 28–31: Kia Forum in Inglewood, California
- August 1–4: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle
- August 6–9: Madison Square Garden in New York City
- August 22–23: Kaseya Center in Miami
- August 26–27: Madison Square Garden in New York City
- August 31–September 3: Kaseya Center in Miami
- September 6–7: Madison Square Garden in New York City
- September 10–13: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
- September 15–18: United Center in Chicago
- September 29–October 4: The O2 Arena in London
- October 7–8: Co-Op Live in Manchester, England
- October 12–15: Avicii Arena in Stockholm
- October 19–20: Unipol Forum in Assago, Italy
- October 28–31: Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona
- November 4–5: Uber Arena in Berlin
- November 9: Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam
- November 11: AFAS Dome in Antwerp, Belgium
- November 13–14: LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, France
- November 17–20: Accor Arena in Paris
- December 5–6: Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia
- December 9: Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia
- December 12–13: Accor Stadium in Sydney
- January 21–30: Kyocera Dome and Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan
The Setlist: A Theatrical Performance
At the final promotional concert in Singapore on May 24, 2025, Lady Gaga performed a range of songs that showcased the dramatic and artistic elements of the Mayhem album. Highlights included:
- Act I: Of Velvet and Vice – Songs like “Bloody Mary,” “Abracadabra,” and “Judas” were reimagined with extended intros and operatic arrangements.
- Act II: And She Fell Into a Gothic Dream – Tracks such as “Perfect Celebrity” and “Paparazzi” featured alternative versions and extended performances.
- Act III: The Beautiful Nightmare That Knows Her Name – “Killah,” “Zombieboy,” and “Die With a Smile” were delivered with powerful energy and emotional depth.
- Act IV: To Wake Her Is to Lose Her – “Born This Way” and “Shallow” were performed with heartfelt intensity.
- Finale: Eternal Aria of the Monster Heart – The tour closed with a powerful rendition of “Bad Romance,” highlighting the grandeur of the performance.
Fans can expect a visually stunning and emotionally charged experience as Lady Gaga continues to push the boundaries of live music.