Lady Gaga Launches MAYHEM Ball Tour with Shocking Setlist Twist: Official Photos
Although Chromatica was noticeably absent from the setlist, the concert was anything but lacking
On Wednesday night, Lady Gaga launched her long-awaited MAYHEM Ball tour with an electrifying performance at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where she’s scheduled to play two more nights. The buzz around the show is huge — it’s her first tour since 2022 and the first time fans are hearing her latest album live.
True to Gaga’s signature style, the show delivered a powerful mix of gothic and ceremonial aesthetics. Over the course of 29 songs, she spanned her entire discography — with one notable exception: Chromatica was nowhere to be found. And for some fans, that absence was deeply disappointing.
Unforgettable Moments from Opening Night
Despite Chromatica being left out, the concert was packed with unforgettable moments. Fans witnessed the live debut of Kill for Love, a gospel-driven track from her new album, as well as a darker, more gothic take on Million Reasons.
One of the most emotional highlights came when Gaga performed Summerboy — a track she hadn’t sung on stage since 2007. After an 18-year wait, Little Monsters finally got to hear it live, and it was well worth the anticipation.
Another fan-favorite moment was her performance of Paparazzi, featuring Gaga on crutches — a throwback to one of her most iconic stage moments. This time, the act concluded with a giant rainbow projected above her flowing white cape, earning a roar of applause from the crowd.
The Surprise Return of Artpop
But perhaps the biggest surprise of the night — and what fans can’t stop talking about — is the unexpected return of Artpop to the setlist. Since its 2013 release, Gaga herself described the album as “hard to listen to,” and it had been largely absent from her tours. She even joked in 2019 that she didn’t “remember it.”
However, following the release of MAYHEM, Gaga has opened up about reconnecting with Artpop, calling it “a very special, disruptive body of work.” Including it in this tour feels like both a tribute to her most loyal fans and a bold artistic statement — honoring her past while embracing her evolution.
In the show’s finale, after four thematic acts, Gaga closed the night with the title track Artpop — a move fans widely celebrated. She also performed Aura and Applause, further cementing the album’s comeback and redefining its place in her legacy.
