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Lady Gaga ‘The Mayhem Ball’ Tour Ticket Sales Spark Fan Discontent Over Prices and Queues
Enthusiasm quickly turned to frustration for Lady Gaga’s dedicated followers, known as ‘Little Monsters,’ this afternoon as tickets for her latest concert series, ‘The Mayhem Ball’ tour, were released for sale. However, extensive online waiting lines and elevated ticket costs have resulted in considerable dissatisfaction among devotees eager to see the pop icon perform.
Fan Fury Over Ticket Costs and Ticketmaster Issues
Supporters of the ‘Bad Romance’ singer voiced their grievances about ticket prices reaching as high as £800. Numerous individuals reported encountering virtual queues on Ticketmaster exceeding 100,000 people. Even those who successfully navigated the initial wait experienced technical problems, with reports of the ticket sales platform malfunctioning and disconnecting users. This technological disruption left many fearing they would miss the opportunity to witness Lady Gaga live.
Social Media Outcry
One irate fan expressed their dismay on X/Twitter, questioning the fairness of the ticket allocation process: “Ticketmaster is telling me there were 3.5k people ahead in the queue, yet a 20k capacity concert was sold out from that point? And I joined before my friends and received a 14k position. If that’s not random, I don’t know what is. F**k you @Ticketmaster.”
Another user echoed this sentiment, lamenting platform issues: “@famevcr right before Ticketmaster crashed and logged me out, how lovely.”
Adding to the chorus of complaints, another concertgoer informed Express.co.uk: “I’ve been in the Lady Gaga queue for half an hour only to discover the remaining tickets for the London O2 shows were priced at £450 for seats at the very back – no thank you!”
‘Extortionate’ Pricing Decried by Fans
Those who persevered and reached the front of the digital queue were shocked by what they deemed “extortionate” prices, with tickets costing hundreds of pounds. One disheartened admirer shared: “Somehow got through the Lady Gaga ticket queue only to be presented with tickets costing nearly £500. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A NORMAL TICKET PRICE FOR AN ARENA???”
Examples of High Ticket Prices
Another person shared a screenshot showing a total cost exceeding £800 for three tickets, commenting: “I would do anything for Gaga, but this is not normal,” accompanied by crying emojis.
Further criticism was directed at ticketing agencies, as one individual posted: “@TicketmasterUK @axs really unimpressed with the price of Lady Gaga tickets. Appalling and pricing ordinary people out of attending concerts! Sorry @ladygaga, but I simply cannot justify £418 for a poor view.”
Lady Gaga’s Comments on ‘The Mayhem Ball’ Tour
Addressing the excitement surrounding her new tour previously, Lady Gaga stated: “I wasn’t intending to tour this year following my performances in Singapore, but the overwhelming enthusiasm for the new album motivated me to continue. It materialised very rapidly thanks to Arthur Fogel and the exceptional team at Live Nation, who organised a global tour within a few weeks.”
She further elaborated on the choice of venues: “We opted for arenas this time to allow me greater control over the finer points of the show, which is simply not possible in stadiums—and honestly, I am really looking forward to it. This show is conceived as the kind of theatrical and electrifying spectacle that brings MAYHEM to life exactly as I imagine it. The MAYHEM Ball Tour is officially heading your way. See you soon, monsters.”
The Mayhem Ball – UK Dates 2025
- Mon Sep 29 – London, UK – The O2
- Tue Sep 30 – London, UK – The O2
- Thu Oct 02 – London, UK – The O2
- Tue Oct 07 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live