Lady Gaga Announces Mayhem Ball Tour: A Global Musical Journey
In an exciting development for fans, Lady Gaga has officially announced the Mayhem Ball Tour, set to launch later this summer. The eagerly awaited tour will feature performances across North America, Europe, and the U.K., showcasing the artist’s incredible talent and captivating stage presence.
Inspired to Tour Again After Album Success
Initially, Gaga did not intend to embark on a tour this year following her performances in Singapore. However, she took to Instagram on Wednesday to share her change of heart, stating, “The incredible response to the new album inspired me to keep things going.”She acknowledged Arthur Fogel and the Live Nation team for their swift efforts in organizing a global tour within a matter of weeks.
Tour Schedule and Locations
The Mayhem Ball Tour will kick off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 16. Following her North American leg, Gaga will perform in major cities such as Seattle, New York, Miami, Toronto, and Chicago. The tour will continue to the U.K. and Europe starting in September, featuring shows in iconic locations like London, Manchester, Stockholm, and Paris.
Ticket Sales Information
Tickets for the North American shows are set to go on sale soon, with a presale exclusively for Citi cardmembers starting March 31, followed by a Verizon presale on April 1. The artist presale will commence on April 2, while the general public can purchase tickets starting April 3. Fans interested in securing their spot can sign up for the presale until March 30. Ticket sales will begin at noon local time on each designated day.
Upcoming Performances Prior to the Tour
Before jumping into the Mayhem Ball dates, Gaga is scheduled to perform at previously announced shows in Mexico City, Brazil, and Singapore. Additionally, she will take center stage at Coachella on April 11 and April 18. The Mayhem album has already made a significant impact, debuting at Number One on the charts, and her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile,”dominated Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks.
Return to Intimate Arenas
For this tour, Gaga will perform in arenas rather than stadiums, marking her first arena tour since 2018. This decision is expected to enhance the concert experience for attendees, as Gaga emphasized her desire to control the details of her performances more effectively in smaller venues: “We chose arenas this time to give me the opportunity to control the details of the show in a way you simply can’t in stadiums — and honestly, I can’t wait.”
In conclusion, Gaga enthusiastically invites her fans by stating, “The MAYHEM Ball Tour is officially coming your way. See you soon, monsters.”