At which 2021 awards ceremony did Taylor Swift perform “august” live?

Taylor Swift performed “august” at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021.

The performance took place on March 14, 2021, several months after Folklore’s release. Swift presented “cardigan,” “august,” and “willow” as a connected medley, bringing the fictional world of Folklore together with a song from its sister album Evermore.

The performance was staged around a cottage and included Folklore producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. Swift began with “cardigan,” performed “august” while playing guitar inside the cottage, and ended with “willow” outside it.

The ceremony number is sometimes confused because the performance occurred in 2021 but honored music from the preceding eligibility period. It was the 63rd Grammys, not the 64th, and it was not an MTV Video Music Awards appearance.