Mexico City Is the Battleground for Katy Perry vs. Lady Gaga 2.0
Katy Perry and Lady Gaga just reignited the “Roar” vs. “Applause” debate that had lay dormant for more than a decade. The two musicians are playing shows in Mexico City on the same day. Fans in Mexico City have a choice to make: Katy Perry or Lady Gaga. The internet is living for this news, and people can’t wait to see it go down.
Katy Perry and Lady Gaga are reviving their debut contest after more than a decade
The two pop stars are descending on Mexico City on April 26, 2025, and fans are freaking out. Perry and Lady Gaga had a historical debut competition in August 2023 when the artists released “Roar” and “Applause,” respectively. Since then, fans have always remembered the “Roar” v. “Applause” tension and have played into it for years.
Fans are still taking jabs at the other over the long-lasting “Roar” v. “Applause” feud. Granted, the feud is really just a Twitter moment from ten years ago. Also, in all fairness, Perry did have her show booked for April 26, 2025, before the “Abracadabra” singer booked hers.
Perry is currently on the Lifetimes Tour for her latest album. The tour has been plagued with news of struggling ticket sales, and this latest announcement hasn’t helped. Lady Gaga’s return to Mexico is major news for fans who have had to wait years to see her perform in the country again.
This is Lady Gaga’s first time in Mexico in 13 years. The long wait for her to return to Mexico is clearly causing excitement for the Little Monsters who call Mexico home. Some people are sharing screen grabs of ticket resale hubs and social media comments showing Perry tickets being resold.
The artists announced their shows months apart from each other
Perry did have good news with ticket sales in Mexico. People are excited that the “Roar” singer will return to Mexico. In fact, tickets were selling well enough that Perry added a third date in Mexico City on April 26, 2025. Her official social media pages announced the new date in November 2024, and it seems that Lady Gaga either didn’t know or didn’t care.
Lady Gaga announced her April 26, 2025, Mexico City tour date on March 3, 2025, and sent shockwaves through the fandoms. The announcement not only excited fans but also resurrected a decades-old fandom rivalry.
In a post shared on social media, Lady Gaga announced the concert date with the phrase “¡Viva la MAYHEM!” The concert will be for Lady Gaga’s new album and will happen before the full album drops. Talk about a special and unique experience for superfans.
Lady Gaga is playing at the Estadio GNP Seguros, the largest arena in Mexico City. The venue has a capacity of 65,000 people for concerts. Perry is performing at the Arena CDMX, which has a capacity of 22,000 people for concerts.
People are already paying attention to ticket sales and the capacity of both venues. People really want to know if Perry or Lady Gaga will sell the most tickets for the event. Obviously, the fandoms will be tracking, and it seems the rivalry between the two will last for years to come.
