Exit Chaos Follows Olivia Rodrigo Charity Festival in Irvine

Olivia Rodrigo headlined Irvine’s Daisy Chain Fields charity festival at the Great Park, raising at least $20 million for women‑and‑girls nonprofits and drawing about 45,000 attendees, but after performances ended thousands faced hours‑long exits, gridlocked traffic, and scarce rideshares, with many walking miles to reach rides or hotels in the heat. City officials say the event was largely successful and plan to debrief with organizers to improve traffic management, parking, and pickup zones for next year.