Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival will debut in Irvine on Saturday, Aug. 29, and for SoCal "Livies," it just might be "the cure" for late-summer blues.
The new festival, which the Riverside County native has said was inspired by Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair, features an all-women lineup that includes big names such as Chappell Roan, KATSEYE and Doechii. Net proceeds from the festival will be directed to Olivia's Daisy Chain Fields Fund, which will support 10 partner organizations ranging from Planned Parenthood to the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health.
If you managed to grab tickets to one of the hottest festivals of the summer, here’s everything to know before you head out the door.
What is Daisy Chain Fields?
Daisy Chain Fields is Olivia
Rodrigo's inaugural one-day music festival featuring a wide array of women-identifying artists across several genres like pop, punk, rock and rap. The festival has a political advocacy undertone, promoting causes important to women and girls like reproductive rights, with net proceeds benefiting several nonprofits aligned with that cause.
When is Daisy Chain Fields?
Gates open for the festival at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. The event will be held at Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, California. Gates close at 10 p.m.
Any Daisy Chain Fields tickets left?
Passes for the Daisy Chain Fields festival sold out 30 minutes after they went on sale in June.
There is a waitlist available, and you can sign up at daisychainfields.com, but based on fan discussions on social media, it appears that people aren't finding much luck by joining said wait list.
Daisy Chain Fields lineup?
Here's everyone who's playing, along with what stage they're on at what time:
Dandelion Stage
- Eli (American pop and R&B singer-songwriter): 11:55 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
- Santigold (American alternative and electronic pop artist known for "Disparate Youth"): 1:05-1:35 p.m.
- KATSEYE (breakout international K-pop girl group): 2:15-2:45 p.m.
- Mitski (Japanese-American indie rock/pop artist): 3:40-4:20 p.m.
- Doechii (American rapper and singer-songwriter): 5:20-6 p.m.
- Chappell Roan (American breakout genre-bending artist known for "Good Luck, Babe!"): 7-7:40 p.m.
- Olivia Rodrigo and special guests (the festival leader herself is slated to bring out Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Karen O and maybe even more guests) : 8:40-10 p.m.
Marigold Stage
- Quiet Light (American electronic folk and dream-pop artist): 11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
- Rachel Chinouriri (English indie pop/pop rock artist): 12:30 - 1 p.m.
- Die Spitz (American rock band): 1:40 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
- Bikini Kill (American punk rock band): 2:50 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- The Breeders (American alternative rock band): 4:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
- Garbage (Scottish-American rock band): 6:10 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
- Not For Radio (side project of María Zardoya, lead vocalist of indie pop band The Marías) : 7:50 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Are lockers available?
Attendees can reserve a locker to store their essentials while they're enjoying the fest. Each locker comes internally equipped with one 3-in-1 USB charging cable, with USB-C, Apple (Lightning), and Micro USB connectors. Lockers can be purchased online at tixr.com/groups/lockandrock/events/.
How do I get there? And where do I park?
The fest takes place at Great Park in Irvine, which was formerly the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. The festival will be held at the central event lawn area known as the Great Park Live stage, located next to the park's iconic Great Park Balloon, a large orange helium balloon.
For those traveling to Daisy Chain Fields from the Coachella Valley, take Interstate 10 West toward Los Angeles. Near Beaumont, merge onto State Route 60 West toward Riverside. Continue on SR-60 West, then take Interstate 215 South briefly to connect with State Route 91 West toward Orange County. From SR-91 West, merge onto Interstate 5 South and follow signs for Irvine.
Parking at The Great Park is sold out. The parking lots will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, and no entry will be allowed after 8 p.m. There will be no vehicle ins and outs, and everyone in the vehicle must be wearing a festival wristband. Park and ride shuttle passes are available for $50 and will run continuously throughout the day, starting at 8:30 a.m. and continuing until 8 p.m.
Here are the park and ride shuttle locations.
- The Honda Center: 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim
- UC Irvine Health and Science Parking Structure: 5100 California Ave., Irvine
- UC Irvine Lot 70: 4590 Health Sciences Road, Irvine
- UC Irvine Mesa Parking Structure: 4002 Mesa Road, Irvine
Do I need to activate my wristband?
If you have already received your wristband, you can activate it at daisychainfields.com/wristband to ensure smooth entry. You can also register it for cashless transactions at the festival.
What can I bring?
Daisy Chain Fields is all about self-expression, but your bag still has to follow the rules. Think of it as the festival practicing healthy boundaries. All bags will be searched before entry.
Small clutch purses and fanny packs measuring 6 inches by 9 inches or smaller do not have to be clear but may have only one pocket. Bags larger than 6 inches by 9 inches must be clear and no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches.
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
A full list of allowed and prohibited items is available at daisychainfields.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Daisy Chain Fields festival is for the girls. What to know if you go
