Olivia Rodrigo Turns Irvine Into A $20M Benefit Bash At Daisy Chain Fields Festival

Olivia’s debut fest in Irvine nets $20 million

Irvine, California – Olivia Rodrigo’s first-ever Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival pulled off something special in SoCal on Saturday, turning the Great Park Sports Complex into a one-day celebration and a major fundraiser. The Guts singer both founded and headlined the event, and the festival announced a whopping $20 million raised for nonprofits benefiting women and girls.

The big number came after philanthropist Melinda French Gates matched the $10 million already raised from ticket sales, bringing the total to $20 million. Rodrigo had previously said that 100% of the net proceeds from ticket sales would go to the festival’s charitable partners – and this weekend’s haul made that pledge a blockbuster reality.

"I wanted a day that felt like a community — full of music and a real impact for women and girls," Rodrigo said, as the Irvine crowd soaked up the heat and the message.

Standout performances that defined the day

The SoCal sun couldn’t dull the festival’s energy, and the Dandelion Stage hosted a string of moments that felt equal parts intimate and headline-ready. From cross-generational duets to surprise cameos, the setlist gave fans a mix of nostalgia and fresh pop flair.

Several performances stole the show and kept the crowd buzzing through warm Irvine evening air.

Stevie Nicks duet – a generational moment

One of the festival’s most talked-about highlights was Olivia joining music legend Stevie Nicks for a duet of "Landslide." The pairing brought a full-circle vibe to the afternoon, pairing Rodrigo’s contemporary pop sensibility with Nicks’ classic, timeless voice.

The duet felt like a passing-of-the-torch moment and a reminder of how these one-off festival collaborations can become instant pop-culture memories.

Chappell Roan’s rare set and bold style

Pop sensation Chappell Roan delivered a rare set, turning heads in a chic stewardess-inspired outfit that matched the festival’s fun, fashion-forward energy. Her performance added a glossy, contemporary pop edge that fit perfectly into the day’s lineup.

Fans appreciated the unexpectedness of seeing her on the bill, and the set gave the crowd a moment of glittery, modern pop amid the festival’s charity focus.

KATSEYE’s surprise appearance after lineup change

There was a bit of last-minute drama when girl group KATSEYE pulled out of the lineup, but members of the group still made a surprise appearance later in the day. Their impromptu cameo kept the vibe upbeat and gave fans an unexpected treat.

That pop-up moment helped smooth over the earlier change and added a dash of Malibu-style spontaneity to the program.

Sarah McLachlan – a full-circle Lilith Fair moment

Singer and Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan delivered a performance that felt like poetic bookends for the festival. Her set connected the day to a lineage of women-led music events, honoring the history that helped make gatherings like Daisy Chain Fields possible.

The appearance underscored the festival’s broader purpose of uplifting women in music and beyond, and provided a reflective contrast to some of the louder pop moments earlier in the day.

Where the money will go

Rodrigo had made it clear that ticket revenue was meant to support organizations that help women and girls, and the festival’s net proceeds will benefit a slate of nonprofit partners. Among the named recipients are Planned Parenthood, Center for Reproductive Rights, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Institute for Reproductive Health, and the National Women’s Law Center.

With $20 million in the pot, these organizations are set to receive a major boost from a one-day event that combined pop spectacle with a charitable mission. For fans who turned out in the SoCal heat, the festival offered both memorable performances and a tangible way to support causes that matter to many in the community.