Global pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo has announced plans for a female-driven music festival to take place at one of Southern California’s largest developing community and green spaces.
The Daisy Chain Fields music festival, founded by the “Driver’s License” and “Drop Dead” songstress in partnership with C3, will take place at the Great Park in Irvine, California, about 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles in Orange County.
The music festival will feature performances from Rodrigo herself, as well as other household names and up-and-coming women artists.
In addition to Rodrigo, Daisy Chain Fields will have performances from Chappel Roan, Doechii, Garbage, Santigold, Bikini Kill and Katseye—among others.
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The festival will also feature special appearances from Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O, beloved singer/songwriter/tearjerker Sarah McLachlan, and rock-and-roll Hall-of-Famer and music icon Stevie Nicks.
It’s one of the most significant events that the Great Park in Irvine has ever hosted, and potentially a new music festival that will dominate social media feeds year after year.
What is the Great Park in Irvine?
The Great Park is a massive planned green space and public park that is actively being developed on the decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station El Toro.
Currently, the park is around 500 acres but there are plans to expand its overall footprint to nearly 1,300 acres, making it larger than both Central Park in New York City and Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. More than $1 billion in development investments is currently underway to expand the park further.
The multi-purpose venue and public space has welcomed about 6 million visitors per year, according to Irvine City officials, and boasts several athletic facilities, performance stages, an amphitheatre a water park, and a giant balloon attraction. The city is also exploring a potential aerial gondola system to transport visitors from end to end.
The parks is a multi-year endeavor to transform the former military complex into something that Southern Californians and visitors can enjoy year-round.
Currently, Great Park is the home training base of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This summer, Great Park Live, a temporary amphitheatre that serves as the park’s primary concert venue, will host a number of artists for its summer concert series and a 4th of July celebration.
What to know about Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming festival
Daisy Chain Fields is the newest and biggest event the park has arguably ever hosted, and city officials said it’s a landmark moment for the project.
“This extraordinary female-led lineup … perfectly embodies the energy, creativity, and inclusivity we want the Great Park to represent,” said William Go, Chair of the Great Park Board and Irvine City Councilmember. “We’re thrilled to host this groundbreaking festival and look forward to welcoming tens of thousands of music fans to experience the magic of live music in the heart of our growing park.”
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Rodrigo’s festival will use multiple areas of the Great Park, including the Great Park Live venue, which has a capacity of 10,000. But a temporary structure to serve as the festival’s main stage will be built within the park’s boundaries and is expected to accommodate up to 45,000 people.
“The City of Irvine and the Great Park continue to stand out as world-class destinations for residents and visitors alike,” said Mayor Larry Agran. “Year by year, the Great Park comes closer to fulfilling its promise as one of the greatest municipal parks in the country and beyond.”
Rodrigo writes on the festival website that the event will celebrate “the voices, artistry and contributions of women in music, fostering an inclusive environment in which all are welcome.”
Net proceeds from the festival will benefit several organizations, including Baby2Baby, Center for Reproductive Rights, National Institute for Reproductive Health, and Planned Parenthood.
“Daisy Chain Fields is a music festival founded on the belief that joy, community, and creativity can inspire meaningful change,” Rodrigo writes. “It affirms that music and collective experience can serve as enduring drivers of progress and social change. It’s a place where inspiration and curiosity lead to knowledge, strength, and action.”
Presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 24, at 10 a.m. PT on the festival website.
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