Enigma was the second residency show by Lady Gaga. The residency began on December 28, 2018 at Park Theater, Park MGM, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
The residency features two unique shows in the intimate venue. Lady Gaga Enigma is a brand-new odyssey of her pop hits built as an experience unlike any other while Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano features stripped-down versions of her hits as well as music from the Great American Songbook.
The show has been adapted certain times for other performances outside Vegas, like at Apple Park opening in May 2019 or Apollo Theater show in June 2019.
Background
In December 2017, Lady Gaga announced her two-year Las Vegas residency at Park Theater at Park MGM, starting in December 2018. The deal is reportedly worth $100 million, includes 74 performances with a possible extension. The residency was finally announced on August 7, 2018. It was named Lady Gaga Enigma with 27 dates, starting from December 28, 2018 to November 9, 2019. Two different shows were listed with the press release, with Enigma described as a "brand-new odyssey of [Gaga's] pop hits built as an experience unlike any other," and Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano painted as featuring stripped down versions of her songs accompanied by tracks from the Great American Songbook. Gaga described the show as "unlike anything I've done before. It will be a celebration of all that is unique and different within us. The challenges of bravery can be overcome with creativity and courage that is grown out of adversity, love and music."
Development
Synopsis
- For the complete synopsis of concert, see this page.
Enigma character
The show begins with "Enigma" an animated character similar to Petga from the ARTPOP: app, appearing on the screen and welcoming the audience. She tells the crowd to turn on all cell phones, cameras, lights, and other devices. Shortly after, Gaga appears suspended to the roof of the theater and performs "Just Dance" as she plays the keytar. After joining the stage, Gaga and her dancers perform "Poker Face" and "LoveGame". Then, she meets Enigma, who explains her who she is and that she's going to show Gaga the future through a simulation. Learn more
Jazz and Piano interlude
The Jazz and Piano engagement does not involve a comprehensive narrative as the Enigma show, but it is divided into four segments, each of them preceded by costume change and black-and-white interlude films. In the videos, Gaga talks about her love of Jazz and American classics, and gives shout outs to performers who inspired her, including Billie Holiday, Etta James and Dinah Washington.
Set list
Enigma: Pop Odyssey
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 Gaga during the performance of "Just Dance". |
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  Gaga during the performance of "Applause". |
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  Gaga during the performance of "Judas". |
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  Gaga during the performance of "The Edge of Glory". |
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ENCORE:
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  Gaga during the performance of "Bad Romance". |
- At the December 30, 2018 show, Gaga dedicated the performance of "Yoü and I" to Celine Dion, who was in the audience.
- At the January 26, 2019 show, Bradley Cooper, who was in the audience, joined Gaga to sing "Shallow".
Jazz & Piano Engagement
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  Gaga during the performance of "Luck Be a Lady". |
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  Gaga during the performance of "The Lady is a Tramp". |
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  Gaga during the performance of "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)". |
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  Gaga during the performance of "La Vie en Rose". |
- At the January 20, 2019 show, Tony Bennett joined Gaga to sing "The Lady is a Tramp" and "Cheek to Cheek" on the premiere show.
Dates
- For the complete list of dates and box office, see this page.
| Dates | Type of show | ||
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| Leg 1 | |||
| December 28, 2018 | Enigma | ||
| December 30, 2018 | |||
| December 31, 2018 | |||
| Total: 3 shows. |
| Dates | Type of show | ||
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| Leg 1 | |||
| January 17, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| January 19, 2019 | |||
| January 20, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| January 24, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| January 26, 2019 | |||
| January 31, 2019 | |||
| February 2, 2019 | |||
| February 3, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| Leg 2 | |||
| May 30, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| June 1, 2019 | |||
| June 2, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| June 6, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| June 8, 2019 | |||
| June 9, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| June 12, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| June 14, 2019 | |||
| June 15, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| Leg 3 | |||
| October 17, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| October 19, 2019 | |||
| October 20, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| October 23, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| October 25, 2019 | |||
| October 26, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| October 31, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| November 2, 2019 | |||
| November 3, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| November 8, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| November 9, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| Leg 4 | |||
| December 28, 2019 | Enigma | ||
| December 30, 2019 | |||
| December 31, 2019 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| Total: 31 shows. | ||||
| Notes: November 6, 2019 concert was cancelled due to sinus infection and bronchitis. |
| Dates | Type of show | ||
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| Leg 5 | |||
| April 30, 2020 | Enigma | ||
| May 2, 2020 | |||
| May 3, 2020 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| May 7, 2020 | |||
| May 9, 2020 | Enigma | ||
| May 10, 2020 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| May 13, 2020 | Enigma | ||
| May 15, 2020 | |||
| May 16, 2020 | Jazz & Piano | ||
| All of 2020 dates were cancelled due to Coronavirus pandemic. |
| Dates | Type of show | Location | City | Note |
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| May 9, 2019 | Enigma | Amway Center | Orlando, FL 
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Private event for Sapphire Now and ASUG Annual Conference. |
| May 17, 2019 | Apple Park | Cupertino, CA
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Private event as part of the opening of the new Apple Inc. headquarters. | |
| May 20, 2019 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
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Private event as part of Amway's 60th Anniversary. | |
| June 24, 2019 | Apollo Theater | New York City, NY
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In collaboration with Sirius XM and Pandora. | |
| February 1, 2020 | Meridian at Island Gardens | Miami, FL
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As part of AT&T TV Super Saturday Night. |
| Total: 5 shows. |
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| Tours or concerts as opening act | |
| 2008 | Just Dance Promo Tour · New Kids on the Block: Live |
| 2009 | Doll Domination Tour · The Fame Ball · Take That Presents: The Circus Live · |
| 2010·2011 | The Monster Ball Tour (2.0) |
| 2012·2013 | The Born This Way Ball |
| 2014 | Lady Gaga Live at Roseland Ballroom · artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball |
| 2015 | Cheek To Cheek Tour |
| 2016·2017 | Dive Bar Tour · Joanne World Tour |
| 2018·2020 | Enigma |
| 2021 | The Chromatica Ball |
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