Lady Gaga gives fans an unexpected holiday surprise, announcing that her long-awaited concert film, Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live — One Night Onlywill premiere just in time for Christmas.
The film premieres on YouTube at 4pm PT on Christmas Eve and features what Gaga herself has framed as a rebellious gift to her fans.
The announcement follows the film’s recent premiere at the Grammy Museum, where Gaga appeared for an in-depth interview with Black.
The project is closely linked to her album from late 2024 Harlequinwhich is currently nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Album.
At the same time, her recent release, Chaosenters the Grammy ceremony on February 1 with seven nominations, marking a particularly busy and celebrated period in her career.
The concert footage was shot at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles on September 30, 2024, during a post-midnight performance that only a small group of fans were able to attend in person.
Despite the ecstatic response from those in attendance, the footage remained unseen for months and quietly acquired near-mythical status among fans.
Gaga explained the decision to release the film now during her Grammy Museum appearance, saying, “I’m like, Why not? We have this thing that’s so special to us, so we’re just really excited to share it with the fans.”
She added: “It’s kind of a rebellious project. And by Harlequin standards, Christmas is the perfect time to release something rebellious.”
She also talked about why the film was held back despite strong anticipation.
“It was interesting — when we first saw the footage, we said, ‘This is not the right time to put it out,'” she said.
“And we mutually agreed that we would allow the stories of the Belasco performance to flourish with the fans until it felt like time… And then this is like a Christmas present.”
The performance featured Gaga and a six-piece band, who delivered worn-out, slightly rock-influenced versions of songs, including It’s entertainment, That’s Life and When the saints enteralong with two original tracks from Harlequin.
With no previously released photos or clips, the film’s arrival gives fans their first real look at a show that had only existed through word of mouth.
For many, Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live — One Night Only arrives not just as a concert film, but as a long-promised moment finally shared right on the doorstep of Christmas.
