Olivia Rodrigo brings an all-women lineup to Irvine’s Great Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, for the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival. The sold-out, zero-overlap event features performances by Chappell Roan, Mitski, and The Breeders, alongside a newly announced $10 million charitable donation.
What started as a long-held dream for the pop superstar has materialized into a one-day cultural milestone at Irvine’s Great Park. Rodrigo first floated the concept of Daisy Chain Fields back in June, channeling the spirit of the 1990s and 2000s Lilith Fair music festivals into a contemporary platform celebrating women in music.
Ten Million Dollars Directed to Women-Focused Nonprofits
Just one day before the gates opened, Rodrigo appeared at a press conference alongside leaders from ten beneficiary organizations to announce that the festival had raised $10 million for charity. The sum was helped by ticket sales, sponsorships, and the fact that every artist on the bill waived their performance fee.
“The organizations we’ve partnered with are doing incredibly important work every single day in the US and globally. I’m so grateful to every person who bought a ticket, every artist who waived their fee, every sponsor for signing onto a brand new festival and every donation that helped get to $10 million dollars to support women and girls.”
Olivia Rodrigo, via The Hollywood Reporter
The eight-figure disbursement targets ten distinct groups working across reproductive health advocacy and resources for mothers, domestic worker advocacy, and support for survivors of gender violence and abuse. The roster includes Baby2Baby, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the Center for Reproductive Rights, FreeFrom, Jhpiego, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the National Institute for Reproductive Health, the National Women’s Law Center, and Planned Parenthood.
Stage Schedules, Heat Precautions, and Lineup Adjustments
Attendees arriving at Great Park on Saturday face conditions with temperatures expected to reach about 93 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. To manage the heat during the peak 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. window, organizers installed five hydration stations, five cooling stations, two shaded areas, and two medical tents across the grounds.
The music unfolds across two areas—the Dandelion Stage and the Marigold Stage—built with zero overlapping performance times so crowds can catch every set without having to choose between acts. The schedule runs from morning until Rodrigo closes the Dandelion Stage from 8:40 to 10 p.m., flanked by special guests Stevie Nicks, Karen O, and Sarah McLachlan.
The lineup saw one late adjustment when girl group KATSEYE withdrew after member Megan Skiendiel sprained her ankle during rehearsals. Devon Again joined the lineup, while Santigold shifted into KATSEYE’s former time on the Dandelion Stage.
Immersive Art Installations and On-Site Activations
Beyond the stages, Great Park hosts nine site-specific art installations curated to span generations of feminist and conceptual art. Works include Ariel Zana’s interactive mirror project inviting stranger-to-stranger dialogue, the Guerrilla Girls’ signature critique of art-world inequality, and Astria Suparak’s archival listening stations tracing 35 years of Riot Grrrl and the DIY communities it inspired.
Radio Specials for Fans Tuning in From Home
While the sold-out festival does not offer a formal video livestream, iHeartRadio has programmed dedicated national broadcasts to capture the weekend. Lisa Worden hosted an opening preview special with Rodrigo serving as guest host, and a follow-up 30-minute broadcast scheduled for Monday, August 31, at 7 p.m. local time will feature exclusive performances recorded during Rodrigo’s headlining set, including her single drop dead
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For Irvine officials, the debut marks a significant step toward creating a world-class cultural destination using the city-owned amphitheater and surrounding park space.
