What to expect at the Hayley Williams Show: Setlist, start time and more

Hayley Williams has spent most of her career fronting one of the biggest rock bands of her generation. Seeing her step out on her own is a very different kind of night.

The Hayley Williams Show gives her solo catalog the full spotlight, with songs that can feel smaller, stranger and more personal than what fans are used to hearing from her on a Paramore stage.

Now that the North American run is underway, fans finally have a much better idea of what that show actually looks like.

If you are seeing Hayley solo for the first time, here is what to know before she reaches your city.

Ultimate guide to the Hayley Williams Show

The Hayley Williams Show brings together all three of her solo eras in one headline run, from Petals for Armor and FLOWERS for VASES / descansos through Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.

The scale is different this time, too. The route includes stops at Forest Hills Stadium, Hollywood Bowl, Shoreline Amphitheatre, BankNH Pavilion and other large outdoor venues across North America.

For fans who have followed her solo work from the beginning, this is the first time that whole catalog is getting this kind of stage.

Upcoming Hayley Williams Show tour dates

The North American run continues through mid-October, with stops at amphitheaters, stadiums and other large outdoor venues.

Hayley Williams festival appearances

Hayley Williams also appears at All Things Go Festival during the North American run. She is scheduled to perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

Who is opening for Hayley Williams on the Hayley Williams Show?

Magdalena Bay and Rico Nasty are the main support acts on the North American leg.

Magdalena Bay brings the glossy, weird, synth-heavy side of the night. Their songs can feel dreamy one minute and huge the next, so they make sense on a bill with Hayley’s more experimental solo material.

Rico Nasty brings almost the opposite energy. Her set is louder, heavier and much more chaotic, with the kind of punk-rap songs that can wake up an amphitheater fast.

Together, they make the opening half of the show feel a lot less predictable than a typical two-opener lineup.

What time does Hayley Williams go on stage?

For a normal night with both openers, around 9 p.m. or later is the best estimate so far.

Hayley started at 9 p.m. in West Palm Beach and 9:30 p.m. in Alpharetta, with Rico Nasty and Magdalena Bay playing beforehand. Charleston started earlier at 8:30 p.m., but that show was moved up because of weather and both openers were dropped.

So for most upcoming dates, do not assume Hayley will be on right at the listed start time. If you want to see the full lineup, be inside before the first opener begins.

How long is a Hayley Williams concert?

Hayley Williams has been playing for about 1 hour and 40 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes.

West Palm Beach ran 1 hour and 45 minutes, Alpharetta ran 1 hour and 40 minutes and Charleston stretched to about 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Planning on roughly an hour and 45 minutes for Hayley’s set is a good bet, though the full night will be much longer if Rico Nasty and Magdalena Bay are both on the bill.

Hayley Williams Show setlist

Three shows in, the setlist has been extremely consistent.

West Palm Beach, Alpharetta and Charleston all followed the same basic setlist, starting with “Just a Lover” and ending with a three-song encore of “Mirtazapine,” “Brotherly Hate” and “Parachute.”

Here is the set fans have seen across the first three North American shows:

“Get Thee Behind Me Satan” has also been used as the walk-on tape at Alpharetta and Charleston, while “Simmer” has included a snippet of Portishead’s “Wandering Star.”

Does Hayley Williams play Paramore songs at the Hayley Williams Show?

So far, no.

The first three North American shows have not included any Paramore songs, which is a pretty clear sign of what Hayley wants this tour to be.

That could always change later, but right now fans should not go in expecting “Misery Business,” “Still Into You,” “Ain’t It Fun” or a Paramore greatest-hits section.

Does Hayley Williams perform covers?

Yes. Hayley has been slipping a few covers and snippets into the show.

“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Nina Simone has appeared in the set, while “Simmer” has included part of Portishead’s “Wandering Star.” Ella Fitzgerald’s “Get Thee Behind Me Satan” has also been used as the walk-on tape.

They fit the show really well, especially in the quieter stretches. Nothing feels thrown in just for the sake of doing a cover.

Is there an encore at the Hayley Williams Show?

Yes. All three fully reported North American shows have ended with the same three-song encore: “Mirtazapine,” “Brotherly Hate” and “Parachute.”

So definitely do not start heading out when the main set ends. Some of the biggest songs from Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party are still coming.

What is the Hayley Williams Show production like?

The production is much more stripped back than a Paramore show, but it is not bare-bones.

Hayley is backed by a full band, with lighting and staging that change with the mood of the songs rather than trying to turn every track into a giant visual moment. The quieter sections get room to breathe, while songs like “Dead Horse,” “Crystal Clear” and “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” can open the show back up.

The covers, the “Just a Lover” reprise and the three-song encore also give the night a shape that feels thought-through without feeling overly choreographed.

It still feels like a rock show, just one with a lot more space around the songs.

When should I arrive for the Hayley Williams Show?

If you want the full bill, be inside before the listed start time.

Most dates begin at 7 p.m., with Rico Nasty and Magdalena Bay playing before Hayley. Forest Hills Stadium starts even earlier at 6 p.m., so that is one where you really do not want to treat the evening like a typical late-starting concert.

For lawn or general-admission areas, getting there around 90 minutes early gives you more time to get settled. If you have an assigned seat, about an hour early is usually enough to get through security, grab something and find your section without rushing.

Since most of these shows are outdoors, check the weather, parking plan and venue rules before you leave.

What should I bring to a Hayley Williams concert?

Think less about packing for a concert and more about packing for a few hours outside.

Make sure your ticket is already pulled up on your phone, bring some way to pay for food or merch and check whether your venue allows a small bag, portable charger or blanket if you are on the lawn.

A light layer is worth throwing in, especially for the September and October dates. Depending on the forecast, sunscreen, a poncho or even bug spray might also save you later in the night.

Comfortable shoes and earplugs are both smart calls. Beyond that, the venue’s prohibited-items list should make the final decision for you.

What should fans wear to the Hayley Williams Show?

This is a pretty easy crowd to have fun dressing for.

Vintage pieces, florals, boots, skirts, bold makeup, old Paramore merch and Hayley solo merch all make sense. You can lean softer with Petals for Armor, go more dramatic with Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party or just wear something that feels like you.

There is no real uniform. The only thing worth planning around is the venue, especially if you are spending the night on a lawn or walking a long way from parking.

Is the Hayley Williams Show good for younger fans?

Yes, especially for teens who already know Hayley through either her solo music or Paramore.

The bigger things to think about are the late finish, loud volume and outdoor setup. Ear protection is a good idea for younger fans, and pavilion seating may be easier than a lawn section if this is one of their first concerts.

Hayley’s solo songs also get into heavier subjects like grief, mental health and recovery, so parents may want to know the tone of the material ahead of time.

Check the specific venue’s age and entry policies before buying tickets for a younger fan.

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If you have been waiting to hear Hayley’s solo songs in a room full of people who care about them just as much as you do, this is the tour.

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9. Before the show, make sure your mobile tickets are ready, your phone is charged and your venue’s bag policy is confirmed.

When “Parachute” ends and the lights come up, the whole thing feels a little like being let out of somebody else’s diary.