Olivia Rodrigo Launches All-Women Music Festival Daisy Chain Fields
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival on Monday, June 22. The all-women event takes place August 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California, and features performers including Chappell Roan, Mitski, Bikini Kill, Garbage, and The Breeders, plus special guests Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Karen O. The festival aims to support women in music while directing one hundred percent of net proceeds to charities advancing women's causes, including Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and the National Women's Law Center. The announcement comes after Rodrigo's third album achieved chart success. The festival is inspired by the pioneering Lilith Fair, the groundbreaking 1990s all-women festival founded by Sarah McLachlan.
Key facts
- Festival date: August 29, 2026 at Great Park in Irvine, California
- Lineup includes Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Mitski, Bikini Kill, Garbage, Doechii, Katseye, The Breeders, Die Spitz, Eli, Rachel Chinouriri, Santigold, and Not for Radio
- Special guests: Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Karen O
- 100 percent of net proceeds donated to charities including Planned Parenthood, Center for Reproductive Rights, National Women's Law Center, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, and Jhpiego
- Rodrigo's third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love became her third consecutive number one on the Billboard 200
- General admission tickets start at 250 US dollars
How different outlets framed it
Left-leaning coverage: Progressive outlets highlight the festival's partnership with reproductive rights organizations, its role in advancing women's causes, and the significance of Rodrigo using her platform for activism. Sources note her history as an outspoken critic of policies she opposes and her consistent advocacy work.
Limits of this briefing
Right-leaning news outlets have not published substantive coverage of this announcement as of the search date. The festival is recent news and primarily covered by entertainment media rather than political commentary outlets.
Sources
- Variety: Olivia Rodrigo Sets All-Women Music Festival With Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, Katseye and More Centre
- CBC News: Olivia Rodrigo announces all-women music festival featuring Chappell Roan, Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks Centre
- Billboard: Olivia Rodrigo Announces Her Own All-Women Festival With Chappell Roan, KATSEYE & More on Lineup Centre
- TheWrap: Olivia Rodrigo Launches All-Women Music Festival With Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks and More Left
- Deadline: Olivia Rodrigo Sets All-Women Music Festival In Irvine With Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks & More Centre