Hayley Williams reveals 2026 tour dates, drops new song “Showbiz,” and celebrates four Grammy nominations for Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.
Hayley Williams Announces 2026 Tour, Shares New Song “Showbiz,” and Celebrates Four Grammy Nominations
Hayley Williams is closing out the year on a high note, stacking major announcements while riding the momentum of her latest solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. On Friday, the Paramore frontwoman secured four Grammy nominations and unveiled a massive 2026 tour across North America, the UK, and Europe. As if that wasn’t enough, she dropped a brand-new song titled “Showbiz” to coincide with the album’s long-awaited physical release.
For fans who’ve been following Williams’ unpredictable rollout strategy, none of this feels entirely shocking. After all, she first “leaked” the album on her website earlier in the year before giving it a proper digital release. Now she’s taking a similar approach with the tour announcement, teasing and “leaking” dates directly to her fans before the official reveal.
A Huge Grammys Moment for Hayley Williams
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party is in the running for Best Alternative Music Album, marking one of the biggest career nods for Williams as a solo artist. Several tracks from the album have also earned recognition. “Parachute” is nominated for Best Alternative Music Performance, “Mirtazapine” appears in the Best Rock Performance category, and the emotional standout “Glum” is nominated for Best Rock Song.
For an album born out of personal vulnerability and creative risk, these nominations are meaningful. They also continue Williams’ pattern of genre-crossing success, building on her already-legendary work with Paramore while carving out her distinct solo voice.
The 2026 Tour: 20+ Dates Across North America and Europe
The tour supporting Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party kicks off March 28th in Atlanta, marking the start of a 20-show North American run. The routing includes major cities like Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Nashville, Austin, Phoenix, Oakland, and Los Angeles. From there, Williams will head overseas for shows in Milan, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Dublin.
Indie art-pop duo Water from Your Eyes will join her as the opening act for the majority of dates, setting the tone for an eclectic and emotionally charged live experience.
Full North American Tour Dates
- 03/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
- 03/31 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
- 04/03 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues
- 04/04 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues
- 04/06 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
- 04/07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
- 04/09 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
- 04/10 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
- 04/14 – Baltimore, MD @ The Lyric
- 04/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
- 04/21 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theater
- 04/22 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theater
- 04/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
- 04/27 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
- 05/02 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 05/05 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
- 05/07 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
- 05/09 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
- 05/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
- 05/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
European and UK Dates
- 06/05 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz
- 06/08 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
- 06/10 – Cologne, DE @ Live Music Hall
- 06/15 – Berlin, DE @ Tempodrom
- 06/16 – Copenhagen, DK @ Poolen
- 06/19 – London, UK @ Roundhouse
- 06/22 – Manchester, UK @ Academy
- 06/26 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy
- 06/29 – Dublin, IE @ National Stadium
A New Ticketing Strategy to Beat Bots and Scalpers
Knowing how chaotic ticket sales have become in recent years, Williams has introduced a detailed plan to secure fair access for real fans. She’s partnering with Openstage for a verified pre-sale system designed to block bots and limit resellers.
Fans must register at hayleywilliams.club.os.fan/presale with both email and phone number before 10 a.m. EST on November 11th, 2025. Registered fans will receive a unique “Ticket Unlock” code for the pre-sale scheduled on November 14th at 10 a.m. local time.
Williams explained that she aims to keep tickets at face value, citing non-transferable ticketing and face-value exchanges wherever legally possible. The only exceptions are New York City, Chicago, and Amsterdam because local statutes prevent these restrictions.
While she admits no system is perfect, the goal is simple: get genuine fans into the venue without forcing them into overpriced resale markets.
New Music: “Showbiz” Arrives with the Album’s Physical Release
To celebrate the physical release of Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, Williams treated fans to a brand-new track titled “Showbiz.” Early listeners have described it as sharp, self-aware, and drenched in the emotional honesty that defines the album as a whole. The song adds an extra layer to the record’s themes of burnout, reinvention, and the surreal realities of fame.
For longtime fans, “Showbiz” feels like a bridge between Paramore’s alt-rock roots and Williams’ more experimental solo direction. For newcomers, it’s a refreshing entry point into her evolving artistry.
What This Era Means for Hayley Williams
Between the Grammys recognition, the highly anticipated world tour, and her creative approach to album releases, Williams seems to be entering one of the most confident phases of her career. She’s embracing transparency, experimenting with unconventional rollouts, and proving that an artist can honor their fanbase while challenging themselves creatively.
For anyone who has followed her journey from Paramore’s early days to today’s deeply personal solo work, this moment feels earned and exciting.
Expect these shows to sell out fast. Expect the Grammy chatter to grow louder. And expect Hayley Williams to keep pushing the boundaries of what a modern rock and alternative artist can look like in 2026.
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