Full Breakdown
Lady Gaga Expands "The Mayhem Ball" Tour for 2026
9/9/2025, 8:32:28 PM
Tour Details and Highlights
The "Mayhem Ball" tour is in support of Gaga's latest album, *Mayhem*, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA. The tour is produced by Gaga and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, with creative direction from Ben Dalgleish and choreography by Parris Goebel. The show has been praised for its theatricality, elaborate costumes, and high-energy performances, including hits like "Abracadabra" and her new single "The Dead Dance," which was featured in the Netflix series *Wednesday*.
The newly added North American dates include:
- February 14-15: Glendale, AZ — Desert Diamond Arena
- February 18-19: Los Angeles, CA — Kia Forum
- February 28 - March 1: Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
- March 4-5: Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
- March 8-9: Austin, TX — Moody Center
- March 13: Miami, FL — Kaseya Center (rescheduled)
- March 19-20: New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
- March 23-24: Washington, DC — Capital One Arena
- March 29-30: Boston, MA — TD Garden
- April 2-3: Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
- April 9-10: Saint Paul, MN — Grand Casino Arena
Ticket Sales and Presales
Tickets for the new leg of the tour will be available through various presales starting September 10, 2025. Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets beginning September 10, while Verizon customers will have their presale starting September 11. The general public can purchase tickets starting September 15 at noon local time via Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
Official Statements & Responses
Gaga expressed her excitement about the tour's continuation, stating, “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.”
Criticism & Opposition
While the tour has received widespread acclaim, some critics have noted the challenges of maintaining vocal health during such an extensive performance schedule. Gaga had to postpone a Miami concert due to vocal strain, highlighting the physical demands of her elaborate shows.
What's Next
Following the North American leg, Gaga will continue her tour internationally, with performances planned in Europe, Australia, and Japan. The tour is expected to conclude in January 2026 in Tokyo.
Verbatim Quotes
- “the category is dance or die.” — Lady Gaga, during her performance at the 2025 MTV VMAs.
Lady Gaga's "Mayhem Ball" tour promises to be a captivating experience, blending her musical prowess with theatrical artistry, ensuring fans have plenty to look forward to in 2026.
