Hayley Williams has never been one to stand still. From Paramore’s pop-punk breakout to her bold forays into alt-pop and activism, she’s always treated reinvention like oxygen. Now, she’s taking that instinct on the road. Her newly announced 2026 solo tour, titled Hayley Williams at a Bachelorette Party, kicks off March 28 in Atlanta before stretching across North America and Europe through early summer. It’s her first proper solo run—and it already looks like one of the more interesting tours of next year so far.
The name alone says a lot. “Bachelorette Party” sounds playful, chaotic, and celebratory—exactly the energy she’s channeled since stepping out from Paramore to explore her own voice. The tour supports her upcoming solo record Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, which leans into raw storytelling, humor, and introspection. Thematically, it’s Williams revisiting identity, aging, and ownership of femininity on her own terms. The album’s early singles balance the sharpness of her Paramore delivery with softer, more intimate songwriting. Think confessional punk energy filtered through grown-up self-awareness.
From the press material alone, this tour sounds like more than just a string of shows. I mean sure, there will be a string of shows. However, they are the result of a fully-thought out, developed and executed concept. She’s calling it a “bachelorette you actually want to attend,” and from the visuals so far—bridesmaid-pink aesthetic, disco balls, and a sense of cathartic absurdity—it feels like Williams is embracing theatricality as commentary.
From Paramore Frontwoman To Solo Force
Williams’ first attempt at a solo tour was scrapped during the pandemic, leaving Petals for Armor largely confined to streaming success. Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party marks the redo she deserves. Her return to the stage feels less like a side project and more like a personal thesis. The U.S. leg includes dates in Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago before heading overseas to Milan, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Glasgow. Support acts include Water from Your Eyes, Snuggle, and Tiberius B, each adding their own flavor to the lineup.
In typical Williams fashion, she’s putting fans first. Ticket prices are deliberately capped and bot-resistant through Verified Fan Openstage presales—a direct response to inflated costs that have frustrated concertgoers across genres. She’s made it clear this run is about connection, not scale. That’s why the venues are mid-sized, more about atmosphere than spectacle.
The bigger story, though, is where this leaves Paramore. The band’s future isn’t in question—they’re still one of the most consistent live acts in Rock—but this solo era lets Williams explore something she couldn’t before: self-mythology. It’s the freedom to write about love, burnout, and friendship without filtering it through a group identity. Her voice, both literally and thematically, sounds more direct than ever.
Why Hayley’s 2026 Tour Feels Different
There’s a broader shift happening in live music, and Williams is right in the middle of it. As tours become more experiential, artists are reimagining concerts as full-on narratives. If Eras Tourwas maximalist storytelling, Bachelorette Party looks like its intimate, self-aware counterpart—part therapy session, part celebration.
For a generation that grew up with Paramore’s anthems and is now navigating adulthood, this feels like a perfect fit. This tour reflects Williams writing new rules for what it looks like to grow up publicly and stay authentic while doing it.
If 2023’s Paramore comeback proved she could still lead a band better than anyone, 2026 will prove she doesn’t need one to command a room.
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