Lady Gaga expands Mayhem Ball

Lady Gaga expands the Mayhem Ball tour with a second North American leg set to begin in February 2026, including returns to Madison Square Garden and the Kia Forum.

Lady Gaga Announces 2026 North American Mayhem Ball Tour Dates

Two days after her four VMAs wins, Lady Gaga announced a second North American leg of her Mayhem Ball tour. The new dates begin February 14, 2026, with two shows at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, and run across the continent, including returns to Madison Square Garden in New York and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
The production team includes director Ben Dalgleish and a creative team led by Gaga and her partner Michael Polansky. The show features choreography by Goebel and costumes by Hunter Clem and Natali Germanotta. The Dead Dance, a new track tied to the Netflix series Wednesday, accompanies this leg as part of the ongoing cross media push.

The move signals strong audience demand for Gaga and a willingness to invest in elaborate live experiences. By blending high production values with pop music, Gaga strengthens her cultural footprint and creates room for premium pricing. The tour's design choices reflect a broader industry push toward immersive theater in concerts.
But the emphasis on presales, VIP packages, and tiered pricing raises questions about accessibility for casual fans and the potential for price backlash if demand slows. The balance between spectacle and value will matter as the circuit unfolds and venues adjust to new revenue models.

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A longer tour may redefine how artists balance spectacle and accessibility.