Olivia Rodrigo Faces Backlash Over Stage Outfits at Barcelona Festival

On June 6, 2026, singer Olivia Rodrigo performed at the Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona, Spain, wearing glossy black Los Angeles Apparel micro shorts with fishnet tights and Dr Martens boots. The outfit attracted considerable attention online.

Later, during an interview on The New York Times Popcast, Rodrigo responded to criticism of the look, saying, “I’ve been on stage in a sparkly bra and little shorts, which is my right. That’s fun,” and arguing that the backlash reflects a broader sexualization of women’s fashion. She added, “It just shows how we really normalize pedophilia in our culture,” and defended her right to self‑expression, citing influences such as Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love. Fans rallied in support, noting the outfit’s roots in 1990s grunge and riot‑grrrl style.