Olivia Rodrigo Headlines Governors Ball, Performs with Rock Icon David Byrne

Olivia Rodrigo headlined the 2025 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York, marking her first major U.S. festival headlining performance despite weather-related delays. Her 19-song set featured a mix of tracks from her albums Guts and Sour, and included a surprise collaboration with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, who joined her for a rendition of "Burning Down the House." Rodrigo's performance blended rock aesthetics with pop sensibilities, showcasing her ability to engage a diverse audience spanning multiple generations. Though some younger fans were unfamiliar with Byrne, many praised Rodrigo for introducing them to music legends. The festival performance cemented Rodrigo's status as a prominent arena performer and a modern festival headliner, drawing comparisons to classic rock acts in terms of stage setup and energy. Her set was widely acclaimed for exceeding expectations and demonstrating her cross-generational appeal as a singer-songwriter.