Lady Gaga is bringing her spectacular Mayhem Ball tour to San Francisco’s Chase Center on July 22, 24, and 26, and fans should prepare for a jaw-dropping mix of gothic visuals, flawless choreography, and a 27-song setlist packed with both classics and bold new material from her 2025 chart-topping album “Mayhem.”
Having already kicked off the tour in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena on July 16, Gaga stunned the crowd with her signature showmanship, a wildly ambitious set design, and emotionally charged performances. The Bay Area is next in line to experience what fans are calling “her most cinematic show ever.”
A Night of Mayhem: Four Acts + One Epic Finale
Structured like a dramatic opera, the Mayhem Ball tour unfolds in four themed acts and a grand finale. Each act is a carefully crafted chapter that brings Gaga’s theatrical genius to the forefront.
Act I: Of Velvet and Vice
Gaga enters in full gothic regalia, opening with haunting renditions of “Bloody Mary,” “Abracadabra,” and a powerful medley of “Judas” and “Aura.” She sets the mood with hits like “Scheiße,” “Garden of Eden,” and the ever-iconic “Poker Face.”
Act II: And She Fell Into a Gothic Dream
This act leans into darker tones with “Perfect Celebrity,” “Disease,” and a chilling full performance of “Paparazzi” — her first since 2014. She follows it up with dance anthems “LoveGame” and “Alejandro,” closing the act with “The Beast,” performed in full for the first time ever.
Act III: The Beautiful Nightmare That Knows Her Name
In this segment, Gaga unleashes newer, edgier material like “Killah,” “Zombieboy,” and “LoveDrug.” She brings fans to their feet with the return of “Applause,” and fuels nostalgia with “Just Dance.”
Act IV: Every Chessboard Has Two Queens
This act features the live debut of “Kill for Love,” a surprise throwback with “Summerboy” (not performed since 2007), and emotional showstoppers like “Born This Way,” “Million Reasons,” and a haunting version of “Shallow.”
Finale: Eternal Aria of the Monster Heart
She closes the night with a chilling encore of “Die with a Smile,” “Vanish Into You,” and, of course, her legendary anthem “Bad Romance.”
Set Design: A Haunted Opera House of Dreams
The show’s visual elements transport audiences to a dreamworld straight out of a gothic opera. The set design features skeletal dancers, spinning skulls, and a dramatic lighting scheme that flows from Garden of Eden greens to royal purples reminiscent of Prince.
In one particularly moving moment, Gaga drifts down the stage on a gondola while singing a chilling alternate version of “Shallow.” She also performs a raw, stripped-down encore of “How Bad Do U Want Me” dressed in a Cramps T-shirt, beanie, and bare face — a rare, vulnerable Gaga moment that left fans breathless.
Behind the Scenes: Gaga’s Emotional Connection
Gaga took a moment during the Las Vegas debut to connect with her fans, saying:
“Before I came on stage tonight, I couldn’t even believe you were here for me.”
Her words echoed the emotional rawness of her performances throughout the night, reinforcing her status not just as a pop icon but as an artist who brings authenticity to the stage.
“Mayhem” Album Powering the Tour’s Energy
Released in March 2025, Gaga’s album “Mayhem” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became her biggest streaming release to date, earning 219,000 equivalent album units in its first week, according to Luminate.
Tracks like “Kill for Love,” “The Beast,” and “Shadow of a Man” are making their live debut on this tour, giving fans a first look at her latest musical evolution — one that blends industrial-pop, goth-rock, and operatic ballads.
Tour Dates at San Francisco’s Chase Center
Lady Gaga will headline three nights at the Chase Center:
- July 22, 2025
- July 24, 2025
- July 26, 2025
Tickets are selling fast, and demand is sky-high after the buzz from her Vegas kickoff. Whether you’re a Little Monster or a casual fan, this is a concert experience that shouldn’t be missed.
Complete Setlist for the Mayhem Ball Tour
Act I: Of Velvet and Vice
- Bloody Mary
- Abracadabra
- Judas / Aura (medley)
- Scheiße
- Garden of Eden
- Poker Face
Act II: And She Fell Into a Gothic Dream
- Perfect Celebrity
- Disease
- Paparazzi (first time in full since 2014)
- LoveGame
- Alejandro
- The Beast (live debut)
Act III: The Beautiful Nightmare That Knows Her Name
- Killah
- Zombieboy
- LoveDrug
- Applause (first time since 2020)
- Just Dance
Act IV: Every Chessboard Has Two Queens
- Shadow of a Man
- Kill for Love (live debut)
- Summerboy (first time since 2007)
- Born This Way
- Million Reasons (first time since 2020)
- Shallow (alt version)
- Die with a Smile
- Vanish Into You
Finale: Eternal Aria of the Monster Heart
- Bad Romance
Final Thoughts
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour is more than just a concert — it’s a gothic pop opera, an immersive experience, and a celebration of identity, artistry, and reinvention. As she descends upon San Francisco’s Chase Center, fans can expect a night filled with spectacle, soul, and the pure, electrifying chaos of Mayhem.
Don’t miss your chance to witness one of pop’s greatest performers in her most ambitious tour yet.
