Overview
- The Oct. 28 opener at Palau Sant Jordi drew strong notices for operatic, gothic staging, elaborate scenery and frequent costume changes over more than two hours.
- Gaga performed most of her new album, with reports counting 14 of 17 'Mayhem' tracks, alongside staples including Poker Face, Shallow and Bad Romance.
- During the set she spoke about past mental‑health struggles, saying she is in a better place now, and closed a segment makeup‑free in a protest against beauty standards.
- Ticket demand was intense, with 53,000 seats sold in hours and organized fan queues camping for front‑row spots despite VIP options priced up to €500.
- Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona reinforced services for the Oct. 28, 29 and 31 shows, with doors at 19:00 and start times listed around 21:00.