Lady Gaga is set to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 11 and 18, 2025, marking her return to the festival since her 2017 performance. These appearances kick off a series of promotional concerts supporting her eighth studio album, "Mayhem," released on March 7, 2025.

"Mayhem" has been lauded as a return to Gaga's pop roots, blending dance-pop, industrial, and EDM influences. The album debuted at number one in 23 countries, including the United States, where it topped the Billboard 200 with 219,000 album-equivalent units sold in its first week. This achievement marked Gaga's seventh album to reach the top of the chart and the highest debut by a female artist in over six months.

Critics have praised "Mayhem" for its eclectic sound and artistic direction. Rolling Stone described it as "a fusion of her electronic roots with an overwhelming energy," while The Guardian highlighted her ability to blend industrial, house, and disco without losing relevance. The Atlantic noted that the album "revives the vibrancy and daring spirit of her initial rise to fame."

Following her Coachella performances, Gaga will continue her promotional tour with concerts in Mexico City on April 26, Rio de Janeiro on May 3, and Singapore on May 18, 19, 21, and 24. The Rio de Janeiro concert, titled "Mayhem on the Beach," is a free event at Copacabana Beach, expected to attract over 1.5 million attendees, making it one of the largest performances of her career.

These promotional concerts precede her upcoming "The Mayhem Ball" tour, set to commence on July 16, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The tour will span North America, Europe, and Australia, concluding on December 12, 2025, at the Accor Stadium in Sydney. Due to high demand, additional dates have been added, with the tour selling out during the first day of general sale.

Lady Gaga's return to Coachella and the launch of her "Mayhem" promotional concerts underscore her enduring impact on the music industry and her ability to captivate audiences worldwide.