On August 29, 2026, Olivia Rodrigo hosted Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California. The festival was composed of all female artists and supported charities benefiting women and girls. At just 23 years old, Rodrigo uses her career to highlight women in music and brings awareness to societal concerns to her audience, which includes many young girls, setting a powerful example for them to look up to.Â
The festival lineup consisted of Chappell Roan, Mitski, Bikini Kill, Doechii, and more, with Rodrigo performing an 80 minute headline set. Special guests included Sarah McLachlan, who founded Lilith Fair in 1997. Lilith Fair was also an all female festival, which was cited as inspiration for Daisy Chain. Rodrigo sang duets with Stevie Nicks and Alanis Morisette, female artists that stimulated her passion for music and encouraged her career.Â
The festival atmosphere was interactive for those in attendance, including art installations showcasing female artists, a collaboration with LEGO, and Etsy Creative Village, an area dedicated to woman-owned Etsy shops. Taco Bell — which Rodrigo frequently expresses her love for — was also involved in Daisy Chain with a drink called “You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast,” a play on Rodrigo’s most recent album title, available throughout the festival.Â
Preceding the festival, Rodrigo released her single “serena joy,” a reference to the character in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. The song focuses on female empowerment, with reminders that issues of sexism do not just disappear when ignored, and emphasizes the importance of standing with other women in the ongoing fight for women’s rights. Eventually, the issues ignored will affect those who close their eyes to them. The song is a perfect match for the themes of the festival and adds to the inspiring atmosphere Rodrigo is creating in her career.Â
At a press conference on August 28, 2026, Rodrigo announced that ticket sales from the festival had raised $10 million for charities including Baby2Baby, providing mothers with necessities for their children, and National Women’s Law Center, supporting the rights of women, girls, and the LGBTQ+ community through law and culture changes. The festival is also associated with numerous partners supporting prominent women’s health concerns and advocating for bodily autonomy. The proceeds were matched by Melissa Gates, resulting in the festival bringing in a total $20 million for women and girls.Â
If you, like me, were unable to attend the festival but feel passionate about the cause, the Daisy Chain Fields website provides opportunities to donate through monetary donations and merchandise purchases.Â