Here’s What to Wear to Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Ball, According to Stylists & an Editor Who Attended

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Put your claws up if you’re going to the Lady Gaga concert! That’s right, Little Monsters—our Mother Monster is bringing The MAYHEM Ball back this year, with additional North American dates for February, March, and April 2026.

“I wasn’t planning to tour this year after my shows in Singapore but the incredible response to the new album inspired me to keep things going,” Lady Gaga wrote on her Instagram last year, alongside a post announcing her upcoming tour. “This show is designed to be the kind of theatrical and electrifying experience that brings MAYHEM to life exactly how I envision it.”

If you’ve managed to snag Lady Gaga 2026 tour tickets (and, if you didn’t, here’s how to find cheap Lady Gaga tickets), your head is probably spinning with outfit planning—and that’s where we come in. Find out what to wear to the Lady Gaga concert, according to stylists, ahead.

What to Wear to the Lady Gaga Concert at a Glance

• Best Lace Dress: Cider Lace Tube Tie Back Mini Dress, $58
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• Best Lace Dress: Free People Tabby Lace Long Sleeve Minidress, $77+ (was $128)
  Best Mistress of Mayhem Dress: Alix Maxi Dress, $82
  Best Distressed Denim Shorts: Levi’s 501 Original Shorts, $75
• Best Top: House of CB Genevieve Strapless Satin Corset Top, $149
• Best Bottoms: Gap 365 High Rise Pleated Trousers, $70 (was $90)
• Best Bodysuit: Free People Night Sky Seamless Bodysuit, $88 
• Best Costume: Coquetry Clothing Platinum Romper with Turtleneck, $133
• Best Shoes: Dr. Martens Jadon Leather Platform Boots , $200 (was $210)
• Best Accessory: LYZOIT Square Oversized Sunglasses , $16
  Best Leather Jacket: AllSaints Balfern Biker Leather Jacket, $619

Dress Code at Lady Gaga Concert

“Lady Gaga is an artist who encourages her fans to lean into their creativity and be themselves,” says celebrity stylist Samantha Brown. “There will definitely be a wide range of style choices at her shows—some will lean into the Gaga aesthetic with costumes and theatrical looks while others will showcase their unique and individual style.” 

The MAYHEM Ball will feature a mix of Lady Gaga styles, from her classic aesthetic from albums like The Fame and The Fame Monster to a more bold, punk-rock Born This Way style. You can expect to see fellow fans and concertgoers nod to Gaga’s past album styles. That being said, this is The MAYHEM Ball, so expect lots of looks from the MAYHEM album, especially outfits inspired by the “Abracadabra” music video, and MAYHEM folklore. The Abracadabra aesthetic features lots of contrasting white and red (ego v.s alter-ego) with different contrasting fabrics like lace and latex mixed in. Think dramatic gothic looks with style inspiration from David Bowie, Prince, and Siouxie and the Banshees.

For a little taste, here’s a photo Editorial Director Gina Vaynshteyn snapped at a show:

What to Wear to the Lady Gaga Concert, According to Stylists

“Accessories and DIY can go a long way in recreating some of Gaga’s most iconic looks,” says Brown. She notes that sunglasses, jewelry, belts, and headpieces can all be sourced affordably from vintage stores or even Amazon. “Textures like fishnet, lace, PVC, and leather are some of Gaga’s signatures, so incorporating those into your look will give you that Gaga style reference,” she adds.

What Are People Wearing to the Lady Gaga Concert?

Vaynshteyn attended the Mayhem Ball August 1, 2025 at the Kia Forum, and noted that the overall vibe was “very goth, punky, and all-out glam. A lot of black, red, and white!” Vaynshteyn kept it simple but on-trend with distressed denim shorts, bedazzled black fishnets , leather jacket, and combat boots . “I think my look was more Born This Way than MAYHEM, even though I’m actually a bigger fan of MAYHEM! But I wanted to use what I had, and I’m really happy with how my look came together.”

For makeup, “I did a smoky eye, red lip with MAC Ruby Woo, and Fazit glitter freckles for a fun touch,” Vaynshteyn says.

“I mostly saw outfits that were more in line with MAYHEM than Gaga’s past albums, but I did see a few folks recreate her 2009 VMA performance with white gowns and fake blood, as well as vintage Gaga and the hair bows from her The Fame era. If you want your outfit to match the lineup, Gaga does perform more MAYHEM than older albums, which makes sense since this is the MAYHEM album tour. If you want to go all out, now is the time, because the vibe is very theatrical, and dressing up is encouraged,” Vaynshteyn says.

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Many concert-goers are likely going to add a DIY element to their looks. “I’m obsessed with Gaga’s 2009 VMAs performance of Paparazzi, so I wanted to recreate her look for the concert,” says Lily Thompson, founder and creator of Lili.Tinii, a beaded accessories brand. To prepare her look, she bought a white bodysuit from Amazon and stocked up on rhinestones and red beads. “I’m planning on rhinestoning a sparkly heart on the check and then bead embroidering bloody red droplets all over the bodysuit,” she explains. “To finish off, I made a red heart-shaped purse to tie the outfit together.”

With so many different eras to pull from, figuring out what to wear to the Lady Gaga concert can feel like a lot, so we pulled a bunch of fun options for you. Whether you’re into the subtle nod or want to go all out with a costume, we’re sharing the best concert outfits for The MAYHEM Ball, including some fun accessories to complete your look ahead. 

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