What to know about Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain festival
Olivia Rodrigo headlined the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Great Park in Irvine, drawing thousands of fans to an all-women lineup. The daisy chain festival donated 100% of net proceeds to charities supporting women and girls, closing with Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks performing "Landslide" together.
The one-day event marked Rodrigo's latest philanthropic push for women and girls, following her 2024 Fund 4 Good initiative. With two non-overlapping stages and capacity for up to 45,000 people, organizers aimed to pair live music with hands-on community activations across the park.
Key Takeaways
- Rodrigo closed the Dandelion Stage from 8:40 to 10 p.m. after an all-women bill at Irvine's Great Park.
- 100% of net proceeds go to nonprofits including Planned Parenthood, Baby2Baby and the National Women's Law Center.
- Stevie Nicks said she was "awestruck" by Rodrigo after their joint "Landslide" finale.
- Two stages ran without overlapping sets, so fans could catch every scheduled performer.
- Heat near 93°F prompted hydration stations, cooling areas and shaded spaces across the grounds.
What is the Daisy Chain Fields festival?
Daisy Chain Fields is Rodrigo's inaugural one-day music festival, built around what she described on Instagram as joy, community and music as "drivers of meaningful change." The event used Great Park Live, the city-owned amphitheater operated by PSQ Productions, plus additional park space where a main stage was constructed.
Beyond performances, the festival leaned into a crafty, DIY spirit. The Depop Oasis let fans customize vintage clothing and lounge in themed spaces, while Etsy's Creative Village offered Rodrigo's festival collection and embroidery, tattoo and junk-journal workshops. Long lines at activations reflected strong turnout despite afternoon heat.
Who performed at the daisy chain festival?
The headline bill featured Chappell Roan, Doechii, Garbage, Mitski, The Breeders, Bikini Kill, Santigold, Rachel Chinouriri and others across the Dandelion and Marigold stages. Special guests included Karen O, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Nicks.
Highlights ranged from Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna celebrating girls already "at the front" to Mitski telling the crowd she hoped Rodrigo would make it an annual event. Devon Again replaced Katseye on short notice after a member sprained an ankle; Rodrigo had called the substitute on Thursday night, the artist told the audience.
Where do the festival proceeds go?
Rodrigo pledged that 100% of net proceeds would benefit organizations advancing and advocating for women and girls. Named beneficiaries include Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Center for Reproductive Rights, FreeFrom, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Institute for Reproductive Health, National Women's Law Center and Planned Parenthood.
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How did fans get there—and stay cool?
Metrolink added three post-event trains from Anaheim and Irvine to ease traffic, citing limited Great Park parking. Regular service to Anaheim Station paired with shuttle passes from producer C3 Presents; Irvine Station riders could rideshare to the venue.
Temperatures in Irvine were expected to reach about 93 degrees, hottest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. while sets were underway. Organizers deployed hydration stations, cooling stations, shaded areas and medical tents. Food-vendor lines stretched beyond an hour for some attendees, the Orange County Register reported, but crowds kept moving between stages and creative spaces through the afternoon.
What did Stevie Nicks say about Olivia Rodrigo?
After the festival, Stevie Nicks said she was "awestruck" by Rodrigo, according to video reported by Yahoo Entertainment. The Fleetwood Mac legend joined Rodrigo to perform "Landslide" and help close a festival explicitly tied to philanthropies focused on women and girls—cementing the daisy chain festival as both a concert milestone and a fundraising platform.