Lady Gaga has officially kicked off her electrifying MAYHEM Ball Tour at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, delivering what fans are already calling a theatrical masterpiece. This is no ordinary tour—it’s a full-blown gothic-opera experience packed with goth glam visuals, stunning choreography, and the powerful emotional duality Gaga is known for.
With a setlist that merges new tracks from her Mayhem album with timeless hits like Poker Face, Paparazzi, and Born This Way, the Las Vegas concert was not just a show—it was a cinematic explosion of sound, light, and storytelling. And thanks to this blog, you can watch the full concert right here as soon as the performance embed becomes available.
Whether you’re here to catch the ZombieBoy TikTok trend, explore ticket controversies, or find every single tour date, we’ve got you covered. And with internal access to top-performing music recaps, we’re helping fans relive the magic.
🎤 The MAYHEM Ball Tour: What Makes It Different?
Unlike previous Lady Gaga tours that leaned stadium-heavy, the MAYHEM Ball is designed for intimacy and dramatic storytelling. The gothic theme and opera-house-like set create an immersive environment that puts the Mayhem album’s darker themes front and center.
According to Rolling Stone Philippines, Gaga’s Singapore performance was “a goth glam fever dream” and a reminder of why she’s one of pop’s greatest.
The show unfolds in five acts, each exploring duality, control, and fame—recurring motifs from her discography. Gaga herself said during rehearsals, “This isn’t just a concert. This is a reckoning.”
Want to compare how other pop icons are performing this year? Check out our recap of BLACKPINK’s final world tour show for another example of tour-scale spectacle.
🎶 Full Setlist – Las Vegas, July 16
Via Setlist.fm, here’s the Las Vegas setlist that had Little Monsters screaming from the first beat:
- Abracadabra
- Bloody Mary
- Judas
- Scheiße
- Garden of Eden
- Poker Face
- Perfect Celebrity
- Shadow of a Man
- Disease
- Born This Way
- Shallow
- Paparazzi
- Killah
- Vanish Into You
- Zombieboy
- Don’t Call Tonight (Encore)
The mix of Mayhem cuts and her signature bangers was surgical. It wasn’t just music—it was catharsis.
Looking for more artist-specific recaps? Dive into Sabrina Carpenter’s July 6 BST Hyde Park show, another recent sensation.
🎭 Gothic Opera On Stage – The Design & Themes
The Mayhem Ball stage design is among Gaga’s most ambitious. Cosmopolitan described her Coachella preview as “a gothic opera house on steroids.”
🦇 Highlights include:
- Castle towers, stone gargoyles, and pyrotechnics
- A wardrobe transformation between Mistress of Mayhem and Stefani Germanotta
- Digital visuals echoing the ZombieBoy TikTok trend, which Gaga herself has promoted (People)
Fans of highly visual performances should also check out our coverage of Post Malone’s July concert for more atmospheric setups.
💸 Dynamic Pricing Backlash: “$500 for Nosebleeds?”
As amazing as the show was, many fans were outraged by ticket prices. According to The Guardian, dynamic pricing led to nosebleed seats reaching $500 and floor tickets selling for up to $2,000.
Even Digital Music News noted that fan forums were urging people to boycott. But clearly, the demand remained sky-high.
The IQ Magazine report confirms: nearly every arena date sold out within hours, proving Gaga’s unmatched draw.
Check how another pop star handled public controversy by visiting our Kendrick Lamar & SZA joint show blog.
📅 Tour Dates, Cities & Ticket Availability
The MAYHEM Ball is a 4-continent, 70-show world tour scheduled to run through early 2026, ending in Tokyo. According to Billboard Philippines, it’s Gaga’s most emotionally complete tour to date.
🗓️ Upcoming Major Stops:
- San Francisco (Aug 1) – High resale demand (SF Chronicle)
- New York City (Madison Square Garden)
- Miami, Chicago, Toronto
- London, Manchester, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Stockholm
- Final stop: Tokyo Dome, Japan (March 2026)
Curious about how other massive international tours are playing out? Read about Coldplay’s 2025 world tour finale.
🧠 Critical Reactions & Fan Buzz
Across Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok, fan reactions were explosive.
“This was better than Enigma, better than Chromatica Ball. This is career-defining Gaga.” — @HausOfRami (via Reddit)
From emotional breakdowns during Shallow to the jaw-dropping Killah performance, fans are calling this a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
For more historic concert reactions, revisit the Diana Ross & Norah Jones North Sea Jazz Festival show.
🧵 Tour Merch Reactions
While the MAYHEM Ball merchandise dropped alongside the Vegas show, reactions have been mixed. ComingSoon.net notes that fans found the designs “uninspired” and the prices steep.
Some of the merch has already gone viral on TikTok for the wrong reasons—especially the ZombieBoy beanie.
🔗 Internal Link Round-Up (Seamlessly Included)
- Explore Wonders Homepage
- Music Recaps Category
- BLACKPINK Tour Wrap
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- Sabrina Carpenter BST Hyde Park
- Post Malone Concert
- Diana Ross & Norah Jones
- Coldplay Tour
- ATEEZ at Citi Field
- Ariana DeBose – Macy’s Fireworks
Where can I watch the full MAYHEM Ball concert performance?
Right here! Scroll to the top of this post. Once available, the full Las Vegas show video will be embedded in this blog for fans worldwide.
What songs did Lady Gaga perform during the Mayhem Ball?
Her setlist included Abracadabra, Poker Face, Born This Way, and new album highlights like Perfect Celebrity, Disease, and Zombieboy.
How long is the MAYHEM Ball concert?
The show runs approximately 2 hours, broken into five theatrical acts. It includes costume changes, visual storytelling, and unreleased transitions between songs.