Lady Gaga Reignites The Pop Scene With Bold New Record "Mayhem"
Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated album, “MAYHEM,” released on March 7, 2025, is nothing short of chaotic and utterly fearless. In many ways, the album feels like a reawakening—an artist who, after exploring a variety of styles and themes, returns with an unapologetic approach that only she can orchestrate.
For those familiar with Gaga’s trajectory, “MAYHEM” feels like a natural evolution, but one that veers into uncharted territory. Her career has been a constant reinvention of self, from the electronic pop of “The Fame” to the stripped-back vulnerability of “Joanne” and the cinematic depth of the “A Star Is Born” movie soundtrack. Each album was an invitation into a different chapter of Gaga’s multifaceted artistic career.
But “MAYHEM”—her first studio album in nearly five years—marks a return to bold, genre-defying pop while also venturing into new, darker territories. The album’s chaos is deliberate. There are no soft introductions here. Tracks like “Disease” and “Zombieboy” push electronic sounds to their limits, blending fresh rhythms with a raw edge. This is not the hit-making pop that listeners have come to expect from Gaga. Instead, she crafts something more experimental yet undeniably catchy.
There’s a sense of rebelliousness in this record that calls back to her “Born This Way” days, but this time, it’s mixed with more clean production that comes as a result of the digital age. “For fans who enjoy her music and artistry, it's a great throwback to her older works,” said Seilah Quinones ‘27.
Songs like “Perfect Celebrity” critique the trappings of fame with a knowing, even ironic, tone, while “Garden of Eden” offers an almost surreal escape, supporting Gaga’s versatility in both her identity as an artist and throughout “MAYHEM.” These tracks are more than just songs; they are chaotic and unfiltered, speaking to the complexity of both the world and the artist herself.
In many ways, “MAYHEM” is a reflection of Gaga’s journey. The album’s title alone speaks volumes about the state of her creative mind. For an artist who has spent much of her career navigating the complexities of fame, identity, and artistry, this album represents a dive into the unknown and embracing risks.
But what does “MAYHEM" mean for the new era of Lady Gaga? It signifies a shift, a return to the relentless experimentation of her early years, but with the maturity and artistry of someone who’s been through it all. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s impossible to ignore. Lady Gaga is telling the world that she’s not done evolving. If anything, this album marks a new beginning—one where the boundaries she’s spent her career pushing continue to crumble into something even more exciting, unfiltered, and entirely her own.
And if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that with Gaga, we should expect nothing less.
Pop superstar Lady Gaga announced dates for her 2025 “Mayhem Ball” tour in support of her new album “MAYHEM,” which dropped on March 7. Gaga will make just five U.S. stops in Las Vegas, Seattle, New York City, Chicago, and Miami during the span of her monthslong tour.
Presale ticket sales started on Monday, March 31, and general public sales begin on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. Fans can shop for tickets now using reliable third-party ticket sellers like StubHub, VividSeats, and SeatGeek. New customers who purchase tickets through VividSeats can get $20 off a $200+ ticket order by using the promo code MassLive20 at checkout.
The Mayhem Ball kicks off on July 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV, and wraps up in Paris, France, in November. Gaga will play three performances in New York City on August 22, 23, and 26 at Madison Square Garden. Then, there will be two dates in Miami, a stop in Toronto, and two in Chicago before she hops across the pond to the United Kingdom and Europe. She hits London, Barcelona, and Berlin before wrapping up in Paris.
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, professionally known as Lady Gaga, is mostly recognized by her successful singles including, “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Bad Romance,” “Telephone,” and many more. She also has an acting career and has leading roles in the miniseries, “American Horror Story: Hotel,” and “A Star is Born.” She has won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance three times and has received a National Arts Award and the CFDA’s Fashion Icon award.
This is Gaga’s first arena tour since 2018 and different from her 2022 “Chromatica Ball Tour.” Below is a full schedule for the 2025 “Mayhem Ball” tour with links to purchase tickets:
July 16 in Las Vegas, NV
July 18 in Las Vegas, NV
August 6 in Seattle, WA
August 7 in Seattle, WA
August 22 in New York, NY
August 23 in New York, NY
August 26 in New York, NY
August 31 in Miami, FL
September 1 in Miami, FL
September 10 in Toronto, ON
September 11 in Toronto, ON
September 15 in Chicago, IL
September 17 in Chicago, IL
September 29 in London, UK
September 30 in London, UK
October 2 in London, UK
October 7 in Manchester, UK
October 12 in Stockholm, Sweden
October 13 in Stockholm, Sweden
October 19 in Milan, Italy
October 20 in Milan, Italy
October 28 in Barcelona, Spain
October 29 in Barcelona, Spain
November 4 in Berlin, Germany
November 5 in Berlin, Germany
November 9 in Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 11 in Antwerp, Belgium
November 13 in Lyon, France
November 14 in Lyon, France
November 17 in Paris, France
November 18 in Paris, France
November 20 in Paris, France
Lady Gaga is headed out on tour, showcasing her new album Mayhem with the Mayhem Ball Tour. The pop icon will kick off the tour in Las Vegas on July 16, 2025, following her 2025 headlining sets at Coachella. The Mayhem Ball Tour is coming to six North American cities before heading abroad to Europe and the UK.
This tour is mainly arena-based, a notable change from Gaga’s 2022 Chromatica Ball Tour. “This is my first arena tour since 2018,” Gaga said about the venue shift. “There’s something electric about a stadium, and I love every moment of those shows. But with The MAYHEM Ball, I wanted to create a different kind of experience—something more intimate—closer, more connected—that lends itself to the live theatrical art I love to create.”
Lady Gaga’s ticket presale started with the Citi Card presale (open right now!). Verizon's presale kicks off this afternoon, and the official Artist Presale begins Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about getting tickets to the 2025 Mayhem Ball Tour, including presale info and all the available dates and cities.
Tickets for Lady Gaga’s North American tour will be available beginning Monday, March 31, 2025, starting with various presales. General onsale begins Thursday, April 3, 2025. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, March 31, 2025, at 12 p.m. local time until Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. local time. Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for Lady Gaga tour dates in the U.S. through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 12 p.m. local time until Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. local time. Third-party resell sites like Vivid Seats have select tickets available for certain dates of the tour already, starting at $140 for the tour’s opening dates in Las Vegas.
