Witness the full force of Mother Monster as Lady Gaga brings her unforgettable Mayhem Ball tour to life in Las Vegas. Complete setlist, costume breakdowns, fan reactions, and more—plus space reserved below for the full embedded concert video.
🎤 A Theatrical Pop Spectacle Unleashed
Las Vegas lit up on July 18, 2025, as Lady Gaga returned to the stage with her groundbreaking Mayhem Ball tour, continuing her reign as the queen of theatrical pop. The T-Mobile Arena erupted with a full house of Little Monsters, drawn in by the promise of a completely immersive concert event.
Following her triumphant Mayhem album release earlier this year, Gaga is not just performing — she’s creating an opera-sized performance layered with visuals, politics, fashion, and 28 iconic tracks, including Bloody Mary, How Bad Do U Want Me, Poker Face, and more.
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🔥 The Mayhem Ball: What Makes It So Special?
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour is not a continuation of the Chromatica Ball — it’s an evolution. The show is divided into four thematic acts, each highlighting a different facet of Gaga’s artistry. From gothic fantasy to emotional balladry, Gaga pulls fans into her carefully constructed universe.
According to ELLE, Gaga aimed to create a show that “lets monsters cry, scream, dance, and vanish into art.”
She performs in towering gowns, glides across the stage in a gondola, and makes emotional calls for political justice — all while maintaining pitch-perfect vocals and commanding choreography.
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🎶 Full Mayhem Ball Setlist — July 18, 2025
The concert delivers a well-balanced mix of Gaga classics, Mayhem hits, and never-before-performed deep cuts. Here’s the Las Vegas setlist, nearly identical to opening night:
ACT I: Velvet & Vice
- Bloody Mary
- Abracadabra
- Judas / Aura
- Scheiße
- Garden of Eden
- Poker Face
ACT II: Gothic Dream
- Perfect Celebrity
- Disease
- Paparazzi
- LoveGame
- Alejandro
- The Beast
ACT III: Beautiful Nightmare
- Killah
- Zombieboy
- LoveDrug
- Applause
- Just Dance
ACT IV: Two Queens
- Shadow of a Man
- Kill for Love
- Summerboy
- Born This Way
- Million Reasons
- Shallow
- Die With a Smile
- Vanish Into You
Finale:
- Bad Romance
Encore:
- How Bad Do U Want Me
🎭 Gaga’s Artistic Vision: Political, Bold, and Cinematic
Lady Gaga’s shows are never just concerts — they’re political statements, fashion shows, and living art. At the July 18 performance, Gaga invoked calls for LGBTQ+ rights, immigration reform, and women’s autonomy, all while donning a rainbow cape mid-ballad.
The Guardian praised the tour for returning to Gaga’s “freaky first principles,” drawing comparisons to her 2011 Born This Way Ball but with greater maturity and confidence.
From massive skull props to layered gowns with 12-foot trains, everything in the show was crafted to evoke awe. Gaga even floated above the crowd in a glass gondola during Shallow — a moment fans captured instantly for Instagram Reels.
📸 Fan Buzz, Live Clips & Trending Moments
Social media erupted with fan-captured videos from Las Vegas, many already trending on platforms like TikTok and Twitter/X. One fan posted a close-up of Gaga’s teary-eyed finale during How Bad Do U Want Me, which quickly went viral.
You can catch photo galleries from the show via People Magazine and The Sun, featuring exclusive shots of Gaga’s outfits, backstage moments, and crowd reactions.
💿 Background: The Mayhem Album & Tour
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem album, released in March 2025, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and featured experimental tracks like Killah, Zombieboy, and Perfect Celebrity. According to Vogue, Gaga described the project as her “return to chaos in color.”
For more background, check out the Wikipedia entry on Mayhem.
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Will the full concert be available to watch online?
Yes! Once the official full video is released, we will embed it right here on this page. Bookmark us and check back soon.
Is this the same tour as the Chromatica Ball?
No — the Mayhem Ball is a new tour based on Lady Gaga’s 2025 album Mayhem. While it includes hits from Chromatica, it’s more theatrical, more political, and more experimental in visuals.
How long was the Las Vegas concert?
Roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes, featuring 28 songs spread over 4 acts + finale + encore. It was one of Gaga’s most expansive concerts ever.