Olivia Rodrigo concluded her highly successful Guts World Tour with a surprise performance in New York City on October 23, 2023. The exclusive, invite-only show took place at the historic Park Avenue Armory, where a select audience of fans, friends, and celebrity guests gathered for an intimate evening.
The event, hosted by American Express, showcased a setlist filled with Rodrigo’s most beloved tracks. Among the highlights were hits like “Drivers License,” “Vampire,” and “Deja Vu,” alongside a rare live rendition of “Lacy.” This particular song gained immense popularity after being featured in the television series The Summer I Turned Pretty. Rodrigo expressed her gratitude to the audience, saying, “Ever since it was in that show, people have been chanting at me at concerts to sing this song if I wasn’t going to sing it. I’m really grateful to that show, and I’m really grateful to you guys for listening to this song and streaming it, because it’s always been one of my favorites.”
The concert also had a philanthropic aspect, as proceeds from ticket sales benefited Rodrigo’s own Fund 4 Good. This initiative aims to support education, reproductive rights, and young women’s leadership programs. The event welcomed young attendees from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, providing them with a memorable experience before the show began.
Among the notable figures in attendance were Emily in Paris star Ashley Park, actress Molly Gordon from The Bear, and Nina Dobrev, a former star of The Vampire Diaries. The concert’s setting in the Armory’s Drill Hall added a sense of grandeur, as the venue is steeped in military history, having once housed the Seventh Regiment of the National Guard.
This surprise performance marked the final chapter of Rodrigo’s extensive tour, which began in Palm Springs earlier this year. The tour included over 75 dates across North America and Europe, showcasing her rapid rise in the music industry. Rodrigo has achieved remarkable success on the Billboard Hot 100, with her 2021 hit “Drivers License” holding the number one position for an impressive eight weeks. To date, she has achieved three number one singles on the chart and is known for her energetic performances, including a notable appearance at the 2025 Lollapalooza where she shared the stage with Weezer.
As Olivia Rodrigo closes this chapter of her career, her ability to connect with fans through her music and her commitment to social causes continues to resonate deeply within the industry and beyond.
