Lady Gaga Announces Second North American Leg of 'Mayhem Ball' Tour Following MTV VMAs Success
Lady Gaga, fresh off her four wins at the 2025 MTV VMAs, has announced the addition of a second North American leg to her "Mayhem Ball" tour. The tour will kick off on Valentine's Day, 2026, with two nights at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ, and will include return engagements at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden in New York and The Forum in Los Angeles. The tour, produced by Gaga and Michael Polansky, promises to expand on the conceptual world introduced at Coachella, with direction by Ben Dalgleish, creative direction by Gaga, Polansky, Goebel, and Human Person, and choreography by Goebel.
Tickets for the second North American leg of the tour will go on sale starting Wednesday, September 10, with various presales available. Fans can sign up for the Lady Gaga Artist Presale on Friday, September 12, with no codes required, just a Ticketmaster account. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets starting on September 10, while Verizon customers can enjoy an exclusive presale from September 11. VIP packages will also be available for fans looking to enhance their concert experience.
Lady Gaga's return to the MTV VMAs this past Sunday was highly anticipated, where she performed her new single "The Dead Dance" and took home four awards, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration for "Die with a Smile." The song, produced by Gaga alongside Andrew Watt and Cirkut, debuted with a cinematic video directed by Tim Burton and was praised for its haunting and electro pop sound. The video was shot on location at Isla de las Muñecas, Mexico's Island of the Dolls, and featured choreography by Parris Goebel and costumes by Colleen Atwood.
The "Mayhem Ball" tour will continue to captivate audiences with its unique blend of music, visuals, and performance art. Don't miss your chance to experience Lady Gaga live in concert as she brings her electrifying show to cities across North America in 2026.