# Hayley Williams' Solo Show at Hollywood Bowl

> Hayley Williams' solo concert at Hollywood Bowl proves her solo artistry beyond Paramore.
- Title: Hayley Williams' Solo Show at Hollywood Bowl · Variety
- Summary: Hayley Williams' solo concert at Hollywood Bowl proves her solo artistry beyond Paramore. Hayley Williams performed a solo show at Hollywood Bowl without…
- Keywords: hayley williams, hollywood bowl, paramore, egos death at a bachelorette party, petals for armor, flowers for vases, zedd, portishead, wandering star, music, entertainment, business
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/concert-reviews/hayley-williams-hollywood-bowl-concert-tour-review-1236905172
- Author: Chris Willman
- Published: 2026-10-08T03:09:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hayley williams, hollywood bowl, paramore, egos death at a bachelorette party, petals for armor, flowers for vases, zedd, portishead, wandering star, music, entertainment, business
## Hayley Williams' Solo Show at Hollywood Bowl
Hayley Williams performed a solo concert at Hollywood Bowl without playing Paramore songs, showcasing her solo career growth.
## Two Sold-Out Shows at Hollywood Bowl
Williams sold out two shows at Hollywood Bowl, a feat not expected for her as a solo artist.
## No Paramore Songs Performed
Williams performed for almost two hours without playing a single Paramore song.
## Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
Williams released 2025’s album 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party', a career-defining project.
## Petals for Armor Album
Williams performed 10 tracks from 2020’s 'Petals for Armor', her planned follow-up to Paramore.
## Flowers for Vases Album
Williams performed one track from 2021’s 'Flowers for Vases', a somber album she kept private.
## Portishead Cover Performance
Williams performed Portishead’s 'Wandering Star', a song about grief and darkness.
## Zedd Surprise Appearance
Zedd made a surprise appearance at the end of the show, a rare moment of joy.
## Dead Horse Song Performance
Williams performed 'Dead Horse', a song about her relationship with former husband Chad Gilbert.
## Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
Williams performed the title track of 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party', featuring Nashville’s Lower Broadway logjams.
## Morgan Wallen Reference
Williams joked about Morgan Wallen, a country singer she visits, during the concert.
## Key takeaway

Hayley Williams performed a solo show at Hollywood Bowl without playing Paramore songs, showcasing her solo career growth.