Olivia Rodrigo Announces 'Daisy Chain Fields,' an All-Women Music Festival in California

Olivia Rodrigo is stepping into the role of festival founder. The Grammy-winning pop-rock star has officially unveiled Daisy Chain Fields, a massive all-women music festival set to debut on August 29, 2026, in Irvine, California.[1]

The single-day event will feature a cross-generational powerhouse lineup. Joining Rodrigo on the bill are contemporary heavyweights like Chappell Roan, Mitski, and Doechii, alongside 1990s alternative icons including Garbage, The Breeders, and Bikini Kill.[1][2]

The inclusion of special guests Stevie Nicks, Karen O, and Sarah McLachlan adds a profound historical weight to the event, bridging decades of women's influence in rock and pop.[1]

For industry observers, McLachlan's presence is particularly symbolic. The announcement arrives nearly 30 years after McLachlan launched Lilith Fair, the groundbreaking all-women touring festival of the late 1990s, effectively framing Daisy Chain Fields as its modern spiritual successor.[2][4]

Beyond the music, the festival is fundamentally anchored in philanthropy. Rodrigo announced that all net proceeds from the event will benefit non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.[1][3]

Beneficiaries include the Center for Reproductive Rights, Baby2Baby, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Planned Parenthood, among several others focused on maternal health and economic empowerment.[3]

In her mission statement for the event, Rodrigo emphasized that the festival is built on the belief that "joy, community, and creativity can inspire meaningful change," expressing her hope that the gathering will foster a community that drives positive action.[1]

The event will take over Great Park in Irvine, utilizing the Great Park Live amphitheater and expanding into surrounding park space to accommodate an expanded capacity of up to 45,000 fans.

Local officials are embracing the event as a major civic win. William Go, Chair of the Great Park Board, called the festival a "milestone moment" that perfectly embodies the inclusivity, energy, and creativity the city wants to project on a national stage.

The festival grounds will feature more than just stages. Attendees will have access to non-profit activations, educational resources, and immersive community art installations designed to foster dialogue around gender equity and domestic violence prevention.[1][3]

The announcement caps off a dominant month for Rodrigo, whose third studio album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts, moving 485,000 units in its first week.[2]

By launching Daisy Chain Fields ahead of her massive 2027 "Unraveled Tour," Rodrigo is cementing her status not just as a global pop star, but as a formidable cultural curator and philanthropist, building on the foundation she laid with her "Fund 4 Good" initiative in 2023.[2]