Lady Gaga has added a second Sydney show to her highly anticipated 2025 Australian tour, following overwhelming demand for tickets. This latest addition marks the final concert in her Australian leg of "The MAYHEM Ball" tour, which will also feature two performances in Melbourne and one in Brisbane. The pop icon's return to Australia is especially significant as it will be her first visit in over a decade, and she will be performing in stadiums for the first time in the country.
The newly announced Sydney concert will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Accor Stadium, following her shows in Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on December 5 and 6, and in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium on December 9. The excitement surrounding this tour is palpable, as Gaga's last performances in Australia were during the "ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball" tour in 2014.
Tickets for the newly added show will be available starting with pre-sales on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 12 PM local time, followed by general sales on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1 PM local time. General sales for the other shows commenced on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 12 PM, and fans have been eagerly trying to secure their spots.
Gaga's "The MAYHEM Ball" tour will kick off in Las Vegas in July 2025, following her two-weekend headlining stint at Coachella from April 19 to April 21, 2025. Before heading to Australia, she will perform in several international locations, including Mexico City, Singapore, and Rio de Janeiro. After the Australian shows, she will continue her tour across major cities such as New York, Toronto, London, Stockholm, Berlin, and Paris.
Fans have shown immense enthusiasm for Gaga's return, especially following the success of her latest album, "MAYHEM," which debuted at number one on album charts in multiple countries, including the US and Australia. The album has been lauded for its authentic sound and has achieved a record-breaking 240 million streams in its first week alone, marking Gaga's biggest streaming week ever.
However, the ticketing process has not been without its challenges. Many fans expressed their frustrations on social media after experiencing difficulties securing tickets during the presale. Some reported waiting in online queues with thousands of people ahead of them, only to find that tickets had sold out by the time they reached the front. One fan lamented, "I was 600 in the queue when it opened and both GA tickets were already sold out!"
Additionally, ticket prices have sparked outrage among fans. Reports indicate that prices for standing room tickets started at around $204.80, while seated tickets ranged significantly higher, with some going for as much as $649. This dynamic pricing model, which adjusts ticket costs based on demand, has led to accusations of price gouging. Despite claims from Ticketmaster that dynamic pricing was not used, many fans remain skeptical, with one stating, "The cheapest ticket is around $300 for nosebleed seats, and a whopping $550 to $650 for mid to front seated in the stands."
Gaga's decision to tour Australia comes after a long hiatus, and the demand for tickets reflects her enduring popularity. The artist herself has acknowledged that her initial plans for a world tour in 2025 were not in place until the positive response to "MAYHEM" inspired her to take her music on the road. "It came together super quickly thanks to Arthur Fogel and the amazing team at Live Nation, who planned a global tour in just a few weeks," she shared on Instagram.
As the concert dates approach, fans are left with a mix of excitement and anxiety over ticket availability and pricing. The anticipation of seeing Lady Gaga perform live is palpable, yet the frustrations surrounding ticket sales highlight ongoing issues within the live music industry. With her return to Australia, Gaga not only promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for her fans but also raises important questions about accessibility and fairness in concert ticketing.
In summary, Lady Gaga's Australian tour is set to be a landmark event, marking her first performances in the country in over a decade. With added shows and a highly successful album to support, the excitement is undeniable. However, the challenges faced by fans in securing tickets underscore the complexities of the ticketing landscape, which continues to evolve in tandem with the music industry.
