 The Monster Ball Tour was the second worldwide concert tour by American singer Lady Gaga . Staged in support of her extended play The Fame Monster ( 2009 ) and comprising a set list of songs from that and her debut album The Fame ( 2008 ) , the tour visited arenas and stadiums from 2009 through 2011 . Described as " the first @-@ ever pop electro opera " by Gaga , the tour was announced in October 2009 after an intended joint concert tour with hip @-@ hop artist Kanye West was suddenly canceled . The Monster Ball Tour commenced four days after the release of The Fame Monster in November 2009 . 
