Lady Gaga Drops New Concert Film on YouTube Sooner Than You Think

Lady Gaga is sneaking in one last release before the year wraps: a full concert film, dropping on YouTube for free on Christmas Eve. Yes, that soon.

The short version

• Title: Harlequin Live: One Night Only
• Where and when: YouTube premiere on December 24 at 4 p.m. PT
• What it is: An intimate performance of the Harlequin album, filmed September 30, 2024 at the Belasco Theatre in downtown Los Angeles for a small crowd of fans
• Why Harlequin matters: It accompanies Joker: Folie a Deux, where Gaga stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix, with Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener also in the cast
• What you’ll hear: Great American Songbook staples reimagined by Gaga, including Sinatra’s 'That’s Life' and 'I’ve Got the World on a String,' plus Judy Garland’s 'Get Happy'
• Who made it happen: Executive producers Lady Gaga and her fiance Michael Polansky, with creative partners Todd Tourso and Mel Roy (mtla.studio); cinematography by director of photography Marcell Rev; music direction by Gaga with Brian Newman, Tim Stewart, and Alex Smith
• Bonus: The Harlequin album is already up for Best Traditional Pop Album at the 2026 Grammys (yes, 2026)

So, why drop it now?

She kept the announcement casual on Instagram — 'Happy holidays to you and yours.' — and then explained the timing in an interview. The vibe here is very much: if you’re going to zig when everyone zags, do it when everyone’s home and scrolling.

'I’m feeling like: Why not? It’s kind of a rebellious project. And, by Harlequin standards, Christmas is the perfect time to release something rebellious.'

What to expect from the film

This is the full Harlequin set, front to back, the way she played it for that one-night-only crowd at the Belasco. If you’re into her classic crooner lane, this is that — but with her theatrical flair dialed in, which makes sense given the Joker tie-in. Also worth noting: Gaga and Michael Polansky weren’t just slapping their names on this as EPs; they were hands-on with the creative. The team around her is stacked too — Tourso and Roy shaping the look, Marcell Rev behind the camera, and a tight band led by Gaga, Brian Newman, Tim Stewart, and Alex Smith.

Bottom line: a glossy holiday gift, a little punk in spirit, and very on-brand for her to premiere it where anyone can watch it. Set a reminder for 4 p.m. PT on Christmas Eve and call it your pre-dinner plan.