Lady Gaga Stuns at Coachella 2025 With Theatrical “Art of Personal Chaos” Set
Lady Gaga took center stage at Coachella on April 11, 2025, delivering a jaw-dropping, two-hour headlining performance titled “The Art of Personal Chaos.” The show was a visually explosive, career-spanning journey divided into four cinematic acts—Of Velvet and Vice, And She Fell Into a Gothic Dream, The Beautiful Nightmare That Knows Her Name, and To Wake Her Is to Lose Her—followed by an epic finale.
Gaga opened with a haunting a cappella rendition of “Bloody Mary” while standing atop an enormous sculptural gown, then transitioned into her new track “Abracadabra” from her latest album Mayhem. The setlist seamlessly blended fresh songs like “Disease” and “Killah” with fan-favorite hits such as “Poker Face,” “Judas,” “Alejandro,” and “Shallow.”
The stage design was pure spectacle—modeled after a gothic opera house, complete with chessboard-style dance battles, high-concept visuals, and multiple dramatic costume changes, including a black bob wig and a white feathered gown. Drone-captured choreography and nostalgic callbacks to iconic videos like “Paparazzi” and “Bad Romance” elevated the experience.
With electrifying live vocals, dynamic choreography by Parris Goebel, and heartfelt moments like hugging fans and dedicating “Vanish Into You” to them, Gaga left an unforgettable mark on the festival. Critics quickly declared it one of the best Coachella performances of all time—drawing comparisons to Beyoncé’s 2018 set. While some noted slight pacing issues, the overall impact was undeniable.
Gaga returned to the Coachella stage on April 18 for a second show, offering fans another glimpse into what’s coming with her Mayhem Ball tour.
Social media lit up with praise, dubbing it “Gagachella,” though a few attendees mentioned visibility issues typical of festival crowds. Rumors of a cancellation were false.
You can catch highlights and livestream footage on YouTube, or dive into full reviews from outlets like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian.