For Little Monsters Down Under, the wait is finally over. Lady Gaga is bringing The Mayhem Ball to Australia in December 2025, marking her return to the country for the first time in 11 years—and she’s skipping arenas entirely. This will be her first run of stadium shows in Australia, a milestone that sent ticket demand into overdrive the moment sales opened. Here’s everything confirmed so far.

Tour Name: The Mayhem Ball · First Show: December 5, 2025 – Melbourne · Cities: Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney · Shows Status: Five sold-out stadium shows · Return After: 11 years

Quick snapshot

1Tour Overview
  • The Mayhem Ball Australian leg spans five stadium shows in December 2025 (Lady Gaga Official)
  • First stadium shows in Australia for Lady Gaga, a first for her Australian touring career (Lady Gaga Official)
  • Tour supports the 2025 album Mayhem, which reportedly marks a return to pop roots (Live Nation AU)
2Key Dates
  • Melbourne: Dec 5–6, 2025 at Marvel Stadium (Lady Gaga Official)
  • Brisbane: Dec 9, 2025 at Suncorp Stadium (Lady Gaga Official)
  • Sydney: Dec 12–13, 2025 at Accor Stadium (Lady Gaga Official)
3Tickets
  • All five Australian shows have sold out, per live sales updates (Ticketmaster AU)
  • Secondary market and limited official channels remain the main options for fans (Ticketmaster AU)
  • Ticketmaster and Live Nation are the official sales platforms (Ticketmaster AU)
4What’s unclear
  • Exact 2026 extension dates have not been officially confirmed
  • Support acts for the Australian leg have not been announced
  • Full setlist for the Australian shows remains unconfirmed

The table below consolidates the key confirmed details across official channels and verified sellers.

Detail Confirmed Value
Tour The Mayhem Ball
Start Date December 5, 2025
Venues Marvel Stadium, Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium
Status Sold out
Ticket Price Range $118.68 – $1,586.76 (plus $7.95 handling)
Presale Start April 14, 2025
General Sale Start April 17, 2025
Last Australian Tour ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball (2014)

Is Lady Gaga Going to Australia?

Tour Confirmation

Yes. Lady Gaga officially announced the Australian leg of The Mayhem Ball in 2025, with tickets going on sale through Ticketmaster and Live Nation. The announcement marked her return to Australian stages after an 11-year gap since her 2014 ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball tour. The Ticket Merchant notes that “Lady Gaga is returning to Australia for the first time in 11 years with The Mayhem Ball tour, including her first-ever stadium shows in the country.”

Announcement Details

Presales for the Australian dates began April 14, 2025, with access available to Mastercard holders, Vodafone customers, and Live Nation members. General sales opened April 17, 2025 at 12pm local time via Live Nation, according to Time Out Sydney. Brisbane’s Ticketmaster listing showed limited tickets remaining as of April 17, 2025—a sign of how quickly demand surged across all cities.

The implication: when demand is this concentrated across just five dates, scalping and resale premiums become unavoidable for anyone without presale access.

What Cities in Australia Will Gaga Visit?

Melbourne

Melbourne hosts the tour opener with two back-to-back shows at Marvel Stadium on December 5 and 6, 2025. Time Out Melbourne reports that the venue is accessible via Southern Cross Station footbridge, a detail worth noting for fans planning transport. An additional December 6 show was added due to demand, per Ticketmaster AU’s live sales updates. This marks Lady Gaga’s first Melbourne tour in 11 years, and Time Out Melbourne confirms “demand for Lady Gaga tickets have been through the roof, especially given it’s her first time touring Melbourne in 11 years.”

Brisbane

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium welcomes Lady Gaga on December 9, 2025. The Ticket Merchant confirms this single Brisbane date as part of the five-show run. Ticketmaster presales for Brisbane started April 14, 2025, with the general presale following on April 16. Given the city’s smaller stadium capacity compared to Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane tickets disappeared quickly.

Sydney

Sydney rounds out the tour with two shows at Accor Stadium on December 12 and 13, 2025. The official Lady Gaga site lists Sydney as December 12 and 13, confirming the second show. Time Out Sydney’s coverage of the presale details notes that “this is the moment all Little Monsters have been waiting for – it’s actually been 11 long years since Gaga was last in town.”

Why this matters

Three cities, five shows, one month — the concentration makes this tour feel like a once-in-a-decade event. For fans outside these cities, Adelaide and Perth remain unconfirmed, leaving regional audiences with no official option.

Where Will Lady Gaga Be Touring in 2026?

2026 Extensions

The overall Mayhem Ball tour reportedly commenced July 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in the USA and is listed as concluding April 13, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, NYC, according to Wikipedia. The Australian dates in December 2025 fall within this broader timeline. However, specific 2026 extension dates for Australia have not been officially confirmed by Lady Gaga’s team or Live Nation. Wikipedia notes the tour was “originally 32 dates, expanded by 13 due to demand,” suggesting future announcements remain possible.

Full Tour Schedule

The Lady Gaga Official site currently lists Melbourne Marvel Stadium (December 5 & 6) and Sydney Accor Stadium (December 12 & 13) as the confirmed Australian stops. Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium date (December 9) is confirmed across multiple resale and event platforms including Eventpod and The Ticket Merchant. Fans seeking 2026 dates beyond these December shows should monitor official channels, as no formal announcement has been made.

Fans outside the three confirmed cities should monitor Live Nation and Ticketmaster for any future announcements, but as of now, there is no official word on Adelaide, Perth, or additional regional dates for 2026.

How Much Are Lady Gaga Tickets in Australia?

Ticket Prices

Ticketmaster AU’s live sales updates confirm ticket prices ranging from $118.68 to $1,586.76 including VIP packages, plus a $7.95 handling fee per ticket. These figures represent face value pricing set in advance by the tour. VIP packages sit at the upper end of this range, while general admission and standard reserved seating occupy the lower tiers. Time Out Melbourne’s coverage and The Ticket Merchant both reference this pricing structure.

Where to Buy

Official primary sales ran through Ticketmaster AU and Live Nation AU. With all five shows now sold out at primary channels, fans are secondary markets. Ticketmaster and Live Nation remain the authoritative sources for any future release windows, but no additional public sale dates have been announced as of this writing.

The catch: face value tickets at $118.68–$1,586.76 are long gone. Anyone buying now is paying resale market rates, which according to secondary market activity have been reported well above face value for comparable global stadium shows on this tour.

Have Lady Gaga Tickets Sold Out in Australia?

Sold-Out Shows

Yes. All five Australian Mayhem Ball stadium shows have sold out. Ticketmaster AU’s live updates confirm the sold-out status across Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney dates. The rapid sell-out aligns with reports that the global tour “sold out first day of general sale” when initial dates went on sale, per Wikipedia’s coverage of the broader tour. This Australian leg followed the same pattern within hours of its general sale opening.

Availability Updates

With primary sales exhausted, the remaining avenues are limited: Ticketmaster’s official resale platform (where available), third-party resale sites, and any future presale windows the tour organizers may announce. No additional show dates for Adelaide, Perth, or other Australian cities have been confirmed, despite fan speculation in forums and social media.

The paradox

For every fan who secured tickets during the brief presale and general-sale windows, dozens more are now facing either resale premiums or no local option at all.

Confirmed vs. Unclear

Confirmed facts

  • 2025 dates in Melbourne (Dec 5–6), Brisbane (Dec 9), Sydney (Dec 12–13)
  • Five sold-out stadium shows across three cities
  • First stadium shows in Australia for Lady Gaga
  • Return after 11 years since ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball (2014)
  • Ticket prices from $118.68 to $1,586.76
  • Official sites: Lady Gaga Official, Ticketmaster AU, Live Nation AU

What’s unclear

  • Exact 2026 extension dates for Australia
  • 2027 tour plans
  • Detailed ticket prices per city and seat category
  • Opening acts for Australian leg
  • Exact setlist for Australian shows
  • Official confirmation of Adelaide or other city dates

Lady Gaga Australia Tour: Timeline

Eight key moments mark the Australian leg of The Mayhem Ball, from the initial tour announcement through to the final Sydney show.

Date / Period Event
Early 2025 Album Mayhem release and tour announcement
April 14, 2025 Presale start for select members (Mastercard, Vodafone, Live Nation)
April 17, 2025 General sale start via Live Nation
December 5, 2025 Melbourne Show 1 at Marvel Stadium
December 6, 2025 Melbourne Show 2 at Marvel Stadium
December 9, 2025 Brisbane Show at Suncorp Stadium
December 12, 2025 Sydney Show 1 at Accor Stadium
December 13, 2025 Sydney Show 2 at Accor Stadium

What People Are Saying

Demand for Lady Gaga tickets have been through the roof, especially given it’s her first time touring Melbourne in 11 years.

— Time Out Melbourne

This is the moment all Little Monsters have been waiting for – it’s actually been 11 long years since Gaga was last in town.

— Time Out Sydney

Tickets (including VIP Packages) have been priced in advance by the tour from $118.68 to $1,586.76.

— Ticketmaster AU

Bottom line

Lady Gaga’s return to Australia is real, confirmed, and sold out. The Mayhem Ball’s five stadium dates in December 2025 represent her first Australian tour in 11 years and her first-ever run of stadium shows in the country. For fans who missed primary sales, the window hasn’t fully closed—but it has narrowed considerably to resale channels and whatever future announcements may come. For those outside Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, the absence of Adelaide or Perth dates leaves a gap that official channels have yet to fill. The tour’s global expansion from 32 to 45 dates suggests demand isn’t slowing down, and Australian fans still hunting for tickets should move quickly on any verified resale options while monitoring Live Nation and Ticketmaster for any future release windows.

When does Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour start in Australia?

The Australian leg opens with Lady Gaga performing at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on December 5, 2025, followed by a second Melbourne show on December 6.

What is the setlist for Lady Gaga’s Australia shows?

The setlist for the Melbourne December 5 show reportedly included tracks from the Mayhem Ball tour, per setlist.fm records. Full confirmed setlists for the Australian leg have not been officially released as of this writing.

Are there VIP packages for Lady Gaga Australia tour?

Yes. Ticketmaster AU lists VIP packages priced up to $1,586.76 per ticket. These sold out alongside general admission tickets during the initial sales window.

How to get Lady Gaga resale tickets in Australia?

With all shows sold out at primary channels, resale options include Ticketmaster’s official resale platform (where available), verified third-party resale sites, and fan-to-fan exchange platforms. Prices on resale markets are reported well above face value.

Is Lady Gaga touring Adelaide?

Adelaide has not been officially confirmed as part of the Australian Mayhem Ball leg. The five confirmed shows are limited to Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney.

What are Lady Gaga’s past Australia tour highlights?

Her last Australian tour was 2014’s ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball, which visited arena venues. The 2025 Mayhem Ball marks her first stadium shows in Australia.

Lady Gaga Brisbane 2025 venue details?

Brisbane’s show takes place at Suncorp Stadium on December 9, 2025. The venue is one of Queensland’s largest stadiums and is accessible via regular public transport connections.


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