At which 2021 event did Taylor Swift perform “august” live with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner?

Taylor Swift performed “august” with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021.

The performance formed part of a Folklore-centered medley. Swift began with “Cardigan,” performed “august” inside a cottage-like set, and then moved into “Willow.” Antonoff and Dessner accompanied her, marking the first time the three performed together.

The setting matched Folklore’s woodland and storytelling imagery, helping the live presentation feel like an extension of the album’s fictional world. The performance was widely noted for turning a restrained studio song into a cinematic awards-show moment.

This event is distinct from the Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions film, where Swift also performed songs from the album with collaborators. The Grammy appearance took place in 2021 at the 63rd ceremony.