Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour hit New York City in August 2025 with a series of electrifying shows at Madison Square Garden—a stage she has returned to many times throughout her career. She’ll be back in September to continue her run, with fans set to experience a mix of new tracks from her latest album, Mayhem, alongside her most beloved hits.
Lady Gaga’s August 22 concert followed the same core setlist, structured into four acts and a grand finale with encore performances. Each act carried its own theme, weaving together a curated mix of songs from her early career, her chart-topping pop anthems, and her latest material. She will return to the Madison Square Garden stage on August 23, 26, 27, September 6, and September 7, 2025, giving fans more chances to experience the Mayhem Ball Tour in full force.
In New York, Gaga also treated fans to a few surprises. On that night, she performed “Hair,” a song not part of the regular setlist. The crowd erupted with excitement, showing their love for the rare gems and lesser-known tracks she chose to showcase.
Acts and songs performed by Lady Gaga

The show opened with Act I: Of Velvet and Vice, which featured seven songs. Gaga started with “Bloody Mary” and added several songs from Mayhem and older albums.
- Bloody Mary
- Abracadabra
- Judas
- Aura
- Scheibe
- Garden of Eden
- Poker Face
Act II: And She Fell into a Gothic Dream included six songs. It blended new tracks with songs from The Fame and The Fame Monster.
- Perfect Celebrity
- Disease
- Paparazzi
- LoveGame
- Alejandro
- The Beast
Act III: The Beautiful Nightmare That Knows Her Name had five songs. This part of the show focused on darker themes with both new and older material.
- Killah
- Zombieboy
- LoveDrug
- Applause
- Just Dance
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Later Acts and Encore

Act IV: Every Chessboard Has Two Queens was the longest section with eight songs. It included ballads, fan favorites, and several tracks from Mayhem.
- Shadow of a Man
- Kill For Love
- Summerboy
- Born This Way
- Million Reasons
- Shallow
- Die With A Smile
- Vanish Into You
The Finale and Encore featured three songs. This closed the night with some of her best-known music.
- Bad Romance
- How Bad Do U Want Me
- Dope
The structure of the show allowed Gaga to balance her career highlights with new songs. Fans heard music from across her albums, giving the concert both a fresh and familiar feel.
The Mayhem Ball Tour in New York offered fans a vivid reflection of Lady Gaga’s career. Her setlist blended fresh tracks from her latest album with timeless hits that continue to resonate with audiences. Spanning different eras of her journey, the performance highlighted both her evolution and her roots.
For longtime fans, Gaga surprised with rare picks like the original version of “Summerboy.” At the same time, anthems such as “Born This Way” and “Bad Romance” kept the energy high and the crowd singing along. The carefully balanced selection showed Gaga’s intent to connect with both loyal followers and a new generation of listeners.