Lady Gaga is showing once again that her Mayhem reign is not near its end.
Fresh from her MTV Video Music Awards victory as Artist of the Year, the pop superstar announced her stunning Mayhem Ball tour will come back for a second North American leg in 2026.
The new tour begins with two consecutive nights in Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 14 and 15. Gaga will then bring her stage production to cities she bypassed in the initial round, including Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, D.C. She’ll also provide encore performances in fan-loved arenas like the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in New York.
The growth follows Gaga’s wrapping her ongoing North American leg, which resumes Sept. 10-11 in Toronto and ends with a three-night stay in Chicago that begins Sept. 15. She will then continue the show internationally with stops throughout Europe and Australia into the end of the year.
Presale and ticket information
Fans keen on getting seats won’t be kept waiting. Presales start Sept. 10, with access offered through Citi Entertainment (citientertainment.com) and Verizon (verizon.com). There is also a presale offered by Ticketmaster on Sept. 12 that involves account registration by Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets still available will go on sale Sept. 12 at noon local time through livenation.com.
With Gaga’s track record of complicated stage shows and sold-out stadiums, ticket demand is likely to be hotly contested. VIP packages and higher-priced seating will also be offered for fans seeking a higher-end concert experience.
A theatrical pop extravaganza
Mayhem Ball tour kicked off in July in Las Vegas, which established the tone of what has turned out to be one of Gaga’s most striking tours yet. The performances are full of gruesome details, dramatic costume shifts, and dance routines that are on par with a Broadway show.
Even with the showy set pieces, Gaga herself remains the undisputed focal point. She swings effortlessly between her hits like “Born This Way” and “Poker Face” and her newer songs from the Mayhem album. Highlights are the thumping “Abracadabra” and funky, adrenaline-fueled “Killah.”
Her shows frequently cross the line between theater and concert. In a particularly moving performance of “Shallow,” Gaga leaned into her acting skills, providing a hair-raising performance that showcased her range as both singer and actress.
Shifting to her art beyond music
The tour is also a result of Gaga’s increasing on-screen presence. She just guest-starred on an episode of Netflix’s hit show Wednesday, further solidifying her crossover appeal. The cameo came with the drop of her new single “The Dead Dance,” a nostalgic electropop anthem now featuring on the digital version of Mayhem.
The single is backed by a gothic, visually striking Tim Burton-directed music video, a creative union that has been eagerly welcomed by fans.
Gaga’s unstoppable momentum
With her recent awards, chart performance, and increased touring itinerary, Lady Gaga is making it evident that her Mayhem period is only picking up speed. The remainder of North American tour dates will provide even more of the theatrical style and sonic force her fans have grown accustomed to.
For Little Monsters everywhere on the continent, Valentine’s Day 2026 in Arizona will be the beginning of yet another unforgettable chapter in Gaga’s continually evolving art.
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