Mayhem Ball best view: GA or GC?

[MonsterRocket 55]

Hi everyone,

For those who have attended the tour, which has a better view: general admission or golden circle?

I've read mixed reviews as to which spot is better. Could you share your experiences?

Thanks a lot! xx

[Reez 554]

I was front row GC left in Sweden and the view was awesome, but when she was on B stage we were looking at her back. But every time she passed by us on the catwalk it was surreal. And during Vanish she passed by us and signed our arms so I’m over the moon for that. I yelled “I love you so much” while she was signing my arm and she looked at me and smiled. Those 3 seconds are forever sealed in my brain 😭 

I feel like the best position is directly center of B stage (although when she is on main stage she will be far away from you). I don’t know really 😂

[Ophelia 4,833]

GC if you have early entry and have any chance for a "moment" with her, GA if you're not planning to come last minute (so you're not on the back of the arena)

I had EEGC and had time of my life at the barricade. My second date was GC and it was great too, as it's always is, but GA would be insane, she spends so much time on the B stage.

So honestly EEGC Vanish > GA > EEGC opposite side > GC

Edited yesterday at 02:04 PM by Ophelia

[NewUsername 11,502]

1 hour ago, Ophelia said:

GC if you have early entry and have any chance for a "moment" with her, GA if you're not planning to come last minute (so you're not on the back of the arena)

I had EEGC and had time of my life at the barricade. My second date was GC and it was great too, as it's always is, but GA would be insane, she spends so much time on the B stage.

So honestly EEGC Vanish > GA > EEGC opposite side > GC

I have EEGC at the right side (right side when you're in the audience, looking at the stage). Without giving too much away (I'm avoiding spoilers), is this the good side to be? + is the whole barricade good or should it be closer to the stage/closer to the B-stage? etc.

Edited yesterday at 03:59 PM by NewUsername

[Reez 554]

2 hours ago, NewUsername said:

I have EEGC at the right side (right side when you're in the audience, looking at the stage). Without giving too much away (I'm avoiding spoilers), is this the good side to be? + is the whole barricade good or should it be closer to the stage/closer to the B-stage? etc.

She is passing on this side during Vanish so you are lucky 🫶

[StrawberryBlond 14,954]

I was in GA, 7 rows from the front and in the middle and my view was spectacular, got so many close-up pics and vids. But I'd say it's only this good if you're really close to the front. If you were at the very back of GA at the end of a row with tall people in front, it would be completely different. But from videos that I've seen from people who were seated up really high, it's still an incredible view and you can actually see everything. It's best to be directly opposite the stage wherever you are, though, as there's only one big screen and it's above the stage and from what I've seen, side seats didn't provide the best view.

[Juniper 1,007]

I don’t care about interacting with her, my main priority is a good view and the absolute best for me was GC EE Left barrier at the front of the main stage. The Abracadabra right in your face is incredible. I did some other spots, but this was the best for me. She showed up there during VIY but she just turned and walked back, in case you wonder how far she goes. 

Edited 15 hours ago by Juniper

[Ophelia 4,833]

8 hours ago, NewUsername said:

I have EEGC at the right side (right side when you're in the audience, looking at the stage). Without giving too much away (I'm avoiding spoilers), is this the good side to be? + is the whole barricade good or should it be closer to the stage/closer to the B-stage? etc.

Thats one of the best spots, Vanish side! Enjoy it🥰 I was around the middle of the runway, slightly closer to the B stage and had a great view for everything. She performed TDD, Love Game and Applause choreo right in front of me. I don’t think there’s a bad spot there, but she does perform a bit less around the main stage. 

[spicemuncher 1,718]

I was second row at the end of the catwalk for two nights in London. I loved it but I thought she barely spent time there, with the exception of the piano segment.

She does reach there several times but it’s usually for 30 seconds before she walks back up the catwalk. You do get some iconic moments though like the Killah scream, the BTW paws ending, the GOE choreo, etc. but I’d say middle catwalk/closer to main stage is better for the majority of the show.

I’m excited for Paris because I have GCEE left and GCEE right! 

[Oriane 21,217]

I still don't see anyone answering clearly which spot is the best when you have GC (not EE). Closer to the main stage, the B stage, or the middle to get the best of both worlds?

[Juniper 1,007]

24 minutes ago, Oriane said:

I still don't see anyone answering clearly which spot is the best when you have GC (not EE). Closer to the main stage, the B stage, or the middle to get the best of both worlds?

I still say middle runway-closer to main stage. She uses the catwalk but barely stands still there, the B stage is mainly for closing a few songs apart from the piano segment. Main stage is where it happens. 

[NewUsername 11,502]

And how many GC EE are there? For example, for both Beyoncé's last tours the early entry wasn't that many people, whereas for The Chromatica Ball 3/4th of the GC was already full with only the EE.

I wonder if I should still queue a lot, having EE, or if my EE guarantees barricade or very close to barricade.

[Ophelia 4,833]

5 hours ago, NewUsername said:

And how many GC EE are there? For example, for both Beyoncé's last tours the early entry wasn't that many people, whereas for The Chromatica Ball 3/4th of the GC was already full with only the EE.

I wonder if I should still queue a lot, having EE, or if my EE guarantees barricade or very close to barricade.

GC starts in around 4th row. I've heard someone said there are around 200 EEs on each side, and it did seem like it looking at how long the queue was.

And about the queue, i think people in warmer countries (Italy, Spain + more extreme fans - Paris) will queue a bit longer than for example Belgium or Netherlands. It truly depends. I'd go early in the morning like 4/5 am if you're not willing to camp. 

I started to queue the day before the show in Stockholm around 12 PM, but honestly if I came early in the morning (day of the show) i still would've gotten that barricade, a bit closer to the main stage (people tend to choose the Vanish stairs placing/the middle of the runway first). Swedish fans are not that extreme+ it was cold out there 

Edited 2 hours ago by Ophelia

[Kai Lenz 160]

5 minutes ago, Ophelia said:

GC starts in around 4th row. I've heard someone said there are around 200 EEs on each side, and it did seem like it looking at how long the queue was.

And about the queue, i think people in warmer countries (Italy, Spain + more extreme fans - Paris) will queue a bit longer than for example Belgium or Netherlands. It truly depends. I'd go early in the morning like 4/5 am if you're not willing to camp. 

I started to queue the day before the show in Stockholm around 12 AM, but honestly if I came early in the morning (day of the show) i still would've gotten that barricade, a bit closer to the main stage (people tend to choose the Vanish stairs placing/the middle of the runway first). Swedish fans are not that extreme+ it was cold out there 

Thanks for sharing the awesome info! Could you clarify a few points?

1. Yes, I can imagine how cold it was during the night/morning. How did you do regarding jackets? I ask that because when you get in the arena, well, I know that they have a coat room in the majority of arenas, but did you have time to handle over your jackets before running to the barricade?

2. Regarding the sides, someone who has a ticket to the right area, does it mean that they have the right perspective of the stage or is it the perspective of Gaga from the stage? She goes down the stairs on the right side, right?

Thanks in advance! 

[Grissem 38]

6 hours ago, Juniper said:

I still say middle runway-closer to main stage. She uses the catwalk but barely stands still there, the B stage is mainly for closing a few songs apart from the piano segment. Main stage is where it happens. 

I agree 100%, I was somewhere between the middle of the catwalk and the main stage in GC right (from the audience's POV) and it was AWESOME! There is so much going on on the main stage and the big screen, I feel like if you are too close you might actually miss a few cool effects. 

Feels like she struts the catwalk a lot but overall spends more time on the main stage than the B stage.