Following her upcoming and sold out concert dates in the UK, Australia and Japan, Lady Gaga will perform in Europe beginning May 7th in Sweden, followed by dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France before returning the UK.

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  "Lady shows why she's the queen of pop."
  The Independent

   "Hold onto your hairdo, this is one helluva ride."
  Times Online

In a show that the Sun described as “awe-inspiring” and “the best live show you will see this year,” The Monster Ball tour is a visual spectacular bringing the vision of pop music’s biggest star to vivid reality. Self-described as “more of a musical than a concert” the journey to the ball takes Gaga and fans on a wild and warped ride from start to finish. From the Gaga’ized Rolls Royce, through 15 costume changes, as the Times say, this is truly “one helluva ride.”

North American audiences can look forward to her first major arena tour when Lady Gaga returns to North America this June for a 30-city tour. The North American itinerary and on-sale information will be announced soon.

It was also announced that Live Nation Global Touring will act as International tour promoter and producer for The Monster Ball Tour under the direction of Arthur Fogel, CEO/Chairman Live Nation Global Touring who said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be taking The Monster Ball Tour to fans around the world. Lady Gaga is a truly exceptional artist and the production is beyond amazing.”

                     THE MONSTER BALL TOUR
                       STARRING LADY GAGA
                  with special guest in Europe
                     Semi Precious Weapons

  7-May  Stockholm, SW         Globe Arena     On sale Fri. March 5
                                                On sale Fri. March
  10-May Hamburg, DE           Colorline Arena  12
                                                On sale Fri. March
  11-May Berlin, DE            O2 Arena         12
  15-May Arnhem, NL            Gelredome       On sale Sat. March 6
  17-May Antwerp, BE           Sportspaleis    On sale Fri. March 5
  21-May Paris, FR             Bercy           On sale Mon. March 8
                                                On sale Fri. March
  24-May Oberhausen, DE        Arena            12
  27-May Nottingham, UK        Arena           *Rescheduled Event
                                                On sale Fri. March
  28-May Birmingham, UK        LG Arena         12
                                                On sale Fri. March
  30-May London, UK            O2 Arena         12
                                                On sale Fri. March
  02-Jun Manchester, UK        MEN Arena        12
  04-Jun Sheffield, UK         Arena           *Rescheduled Event

*Rescheduled Events – Due to logistical issues, The Monster Ball performances in Sheffield on March 7th and Nottingham on March 8th have been postponed. Tickets for the previously scheduled performances will be honoured at the new dates in Nottingham on May 27th and in Sheffield on June 4th.

  Itinerary subject to change.
  North American tour details to follow shortly.
  For complete tour and ticket information visit:
  www.ladygaga.com

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