Since Lady Gaga first announced back in April that she was bringing her Mayhem Ball Tour to Australia, the countdown has been on. And now, we are about to witness the spectacle for ourselves in Sydney. In Melbourne, Gaga performed for an adoring crowd of more than 60,000 people for 2.5 hours – we've heard it was a true theatrical feast of iconic hits, costume changes and incredible choreography. And there were surprises, too: Gaga played the unreleased track 'Brooklyn Nights' – a song she hasn't performed live since the last time she was here. Will she play it in Sydney? The Little Monsters will just have to wait and see... From what time the gates open to what the set list looks like (will she finish with 'Bad Romance'?) we've got all the info you need ahead of her two massive shows at Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park. See you there!
When is Lady Gaga in Sydney?
Lady Gaga's much-hyped Mayhem Ball will take over Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6.
How to get to the Lady Gaga Sydney concerts
The shows are happening at Accor Stadium, inside Sydney Olympic Park, which is well-connected to public transport (free for concert-goers – just flash your concert ticket). The easiest and best way to get there is to catch a train from Central to Olympic Park station (trains will be departing Central and Strathfield every few minutes), and from there it’s a short walk to the stadium. Yes, we know, the trip home from Olympic Park can feel like hell, but hundreds of additional trains and buses will be running, and honestly, it's all worth it to see Gaga. Leave the car at home. Find out more and plan your trip here.
What time will Lady Gaga come on stage in Sydney?
Gates open at 5pm, and Lady Gaga is expected to begin by around 7.30pm. The show runs for approximately 150 minutes.
What can I bring to the Lady Gaga Sydney shows?
There are specific (and very strict) rules for what you can and can’t bring to the concerts. Here are the main things to remember:
You can bring:
You are encouraged to travel without a bag but, if you need one, it can't be any larger than A3 size (30cm x 40cm) and you can only have one bag per person. You can bring a refillable water bottle – but it can’t be metal or glass. You can bring your phone with your concert tickets, obvs, a jacket or a poncho, and you also can bring a small camera.
You can’t bring:
Glassware, metal bottles outside alcoholic beverages, banners with poles, bikes, scooters, eskies, professional cameras, laser pointers, confetti, any illegal substances and more.
Check out the full conditions of entry here.
Where to get Lady Gaga merch in Sydney
Today (Thursday, December 11) is official merch pre-sale day – you can get merch from the main entrance plaza near the train station at Sydney Olympic Park from 12-8pm today. Merch will be available at various stands inside and outside the venue on both concert days. Merch tents outside the stadiums will have staggered openings from 12 midday through the afternoon on Friday and Saturday – you will find most of them on the eastern side of the Stadium (Olympic Blvd and Dawn Fraser Ave). Internal merchandise stands will be available once gates open.
Are there any Lady Gaga Sydney tickets left?
This won’t come as a shock to anyone, but demand for Lady Gaga tickets have been through the roof. You can try your luck at getting your hands on any last-minute tickets via the Ticketmaster website.
What’s the full set list for Lady Gaga's Sydney shows?
This was what the 31-strong Mayhem Ball setlist looked like in Melbourne. And yes, it's wall-to-wall hits – with a surprise song thrown in for good measure:
- Bloody Mary
- Abracadabra
- Judas
- Aura
- Scheiße
- Garden of Eden
- Poker Face
- Perfect Celebrity
- Disease
- Paparazzi
- LoveGame
- Alejandro
- The Beast
- Killah
- Zombieboy
- The Dead Dance
- LoveDrug
- Applause
- Just Dance
- Shadow of a Man
- Kill for Love
- Summerboy
- Born This Way
- Million Reasons
- Shallow
- Die With a Smile
- Brooklyn Nights
- The Edge of Glory
- Vanish Into You
- Bad Romance
- How Bad Do U Want Me
Who will be supporting Lady Gaga in Sydney?
No one! A queen of pop music like Lady Gaga needs no support act.
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