Olivia Rodrigo Launches Daisy Chain Fields Festival
Olivia Rodrigo has spent the past few years becoming one of pop music's biggest stars. Now she's adding another title to her resume: festival founder.
The Grammy-winning singer announced Daisy Chain Fields, a new one-day music festival arriving August 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California. But unlike many celebrity-backed events, Rodrigo's vision goes beyond putting together an impressive lineup. The festival was built around an all-women bill, and all net proceeds will support organizations dedicated to women and girls, giving the event a charitable mission alongside a packed day of music.
Rodrigo has said the idea had been in her head for years. Speaking to Pitchfork, she described creating the festival as her "calling," explaining that she wanted to bring together artists she loves and foster a sense of community around music. The result is a lineup that reads like a cross-generational celebration of women in rock, pop, indie, punk, and alternative music.
Rodrigo herself will headline the event alongside some of the most talked-about names in music today. Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Katseye, Rachel Chinouriri, Garbage, Santigold, Bikini Kill, The Breeders, Die Spitz, Eli, Not For Radio, and Quiet Light are all scheduled to perform across two stages. Special guests Stevie Nicks, Karen O, and Sarah McLachlan add another layer to the lineup, connecting several generations of artists whose influence can still be felt throughout the industry.
For many music fans, the announcement immediately brought back memories of Lilith Fair, the groundbreaking touring festival launched by Sarah McLachlan in the late 1990s. That event became known for putting women musicians at the center during a period when festival lineups often skewed heavily male. Daisy Chain Fields carries some of that same spirit, though Rodrigo's version comes at a time when conversations around representation and community have evolved far beyond where they were three decades ago.
The festival's mission extends well beyond the stage. Organizers say attendees will find nonprofit activations, educational resources, art experiences, local vendors, fan pop-ups, and immersive installations throughout the grounds. Partner organizations include Planned Parenthood, Baby2Baby, the Center for Reproductive Rights, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the National Women's Law Center, and several others focused on maternal health, economic empowerment, reproductive rights, and domestic violence prevention.
Rodrigo said she believes music, creativity, and community can help inspire meaningful change, and the festival reflects that philosophy. Rather than simply attaching her name to another concert, she appears to be trying to build something with a lasting purpose. The singer has increasingly used her platform to support causes affecting women and young people, and Daisy Chain Fields represents perhaps her most ambitious effort yet.
Tickets will be available through the official Daisy Chain Fields website. Presales begin June 24 at 10 AM Pacific time, with fans able to register for a presale code through email or SMS. General admission tickets start at $250, while higher-tier packages include GA+, VIP, and premium pit viewing experiences. Shuttle passes, parking options, and hotel packages are also available. Organizers are offering payment plans for several ticket categories, and families attending with young children will find that kids four and under can enter free with ticketed adults in select sections.
The event arrives during another busy chapter in Rodrigo's career, but Daisy Chain Fields feels bigger than a stop on an album cycle. It gives the singer a chance to step into the role of curator, bringing together artists who helped shape her own tastes while introducing fans to newer voices. For established names like Stevie Nicks and Sarah McLachlan, it offers another opportunity to share the stage with a younger generation. For emerging acts, it creates a platform alongside some of music's biggest names.
Whether Daisy Chain Fields becomes a one-time celebration or grows into an annual event remains to be seen. But the response to the announcement suggests there is plenty of interest in a festival built around women artists and a sense of purpose. For Olivia Rodrigo, a dream she says she has had for years is finally becoming reality. And for fans, the end of summer in Southern California is shaping up to feature one of the most interesting music events of 2026.
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