Lady Gaga recently extended “The Mayhem Ball Tour” across the United States by adding 11 new locations, including one at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C on March 23 and 24, 2026. Even with high demand for tickets and skyrocketing prices, this show is a not-to-be missed event.

“The Mayhem Ball Tour” not only includes songs from Gaga’s current era, like “Abracadra” and “The Beast,” but her past eras as well. The concert is an opportunity for fans who may have missed Gaga’s “The Chromatica Ball” in 2022 to see her perform older songs live, such as “Born This Way” and “Judas.”

The stage design is a mix of old and new traditions, with big, intricate set pieces and lighting. Unlike most concerts of today, Gaga uses large and highly detailed structures, like a cathedral and a boat, that immerse the audience in the story she is trying to create, rather than projecting pictures onto a screen. Then, the modern lighting styles and dynamic colors are used to add a modern touch and highlight the set pieces, like in the windows of the cathedral. 

While major artists tend not to go into the audience and connect with fans, Gaga is not afraid to interact with them. This is a common theme throughout the current tour as Gaga sings “Vanish Into You” surrounded by Little Monsters and has the dancers solo in the crowd, making the concert an experience fans will never forget. 

Gaga makes it clear that she has a story behind this show, which makes the ball flow seamlessly from song to song. She constructed the set list into a cohesive story, making the ball feel less like a typical concert and more like a jukebox musical.  

With the many aspects Lady Gaga offers throughout the show, “The Mayhem Ball Tour” is a work of art from start to finish. This show is a universal extravaganza that leaves fans, whether dedicated or new, feeling like their money was well spent. Check resale websites to get in on the show before it arrives to the D.M.V. in the spring.