Lady Gaga Is Planning a Scaled-Back ‘Mayhem’ Tour – Here’s Why

Lady Gaga Is Planning a Scaled-Back 'Mayhem' Tour – Here’s Why

Lady Gaga is officially going on tour again — and fans across the globe are thrilled! The pop superstar recently announced the Mayhem Ball Tour, inspired by the amazing response to her latest album, Mayhem. What started as just a few international shows has now grown into a massive global arena tour kicking off this July.

Gaga shared the exciting news on Instagram, explaining that she didn’t originally plan to tour this year. But after the success of her shows in Mexico, Brazil, and Singapore, she decided to keep the energy going.

Why Gaga Chose Arenas Over Stadiums

In her post, Gaga revealed that the tour came together quickly thanks to Arthur Fogel and Live Nation, who helped plan the entire thing in just a few weeks. She also shared why this tour will be different from her last one, The Chromatica Ball (2022).

“We chose arenas this time,” Gaga said, “so I can control every detail of the show — something you just can’t do in stadiums.”

She promises fans a theatrical and electrifying experience, one that brings her Mayhem album to life exactly as she imagined.

About Gaga’s New Album Mayhem

Gaga’s sixth studio album, Mayhem, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album features some of her most powerful tracks yet, including:

  • “Abracadabra” – a feel-good anthem about self-love
  • “Die With a Smile” – a hit duet with Bruno Mars
  • “Disease” – the album’s lead single and fan favourite

With the Mayhem Ball Tour, Gaga is now ready to deliver these songs live to fans all over the world.

Tour Dates & Locations

The Mayhem Ball kicks off in Las Vegas and includes stops in North America, Europe, and the UK. Here are the official tour dates:

North America:

  • July 16 & 18 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
  • Aug. 6 & 7 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
  • Aug. 22, 23 & 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
  • Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
  • Sept. 10 & 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
  • Sept. 15 & 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center

UK & Europe:

  • Sept. 29, 30 & Oct. 2 – London, UK – The O2
  • Oct. 7 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
  • Oct. 12 & 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
  • Oct. 19 & 20 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
  • Oct. 28 & 29 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
  • Nov. 4 & 5 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
  • Nov. 9 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
  • Nov. 11 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis Arena
  • Nov. 13 & 14 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena
  • Nov. 17, 18 & 20 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Tickets: When & Where to Buy

North American pre-sale tickets go live on March 31, and general tickets will be available on April 3 at 12 PM local time via Ticketmaster.

Fans are advised to act fast, as Gaga’s arena shows are expected to sell out quickly due to high demand and limited seating compared to stadium tours.

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