Lady Gaga kicked off her first Australian tour in eleven years last night (5 December), and Little Monsters in Melbourne were treated to a 31-song set. Announced back in April, the tour marks the first time Gaga has performed in stadiums in Australia and launches a stadium run of The MAYHEM Ball shows that continues into 2026.

After a decade dabbling in different genres, Gaga’s return to gothic synth-pop reminds us why she became an icon in the first place.

Johnson Wen, who infamously grabbed Ariana Grande during a "Wicked" premiere event, was reportedly barred from attending Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball.