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

Taylor Swift first performed “august” live with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner at the 63rd Grammy Awards. The performance took place in 2021 and presented three songs in a connected Folklore and Evermore medley.

Swift began with “Cardigan,” then performed “august” on guitar inside a cottage-like stage setting, before moving into “Willow.” Antonoff and Dessner accompanied her, making the appearance the first time the three performed together publicly.

The setting echoed the woodsy, cinematic imagery associated with Folklore. It also emphasized the album’s collaborative identity, bringing the producers who helped shape its sound onto the stage rather than presenting the songs as solo performances alone.

A common mix-up is identifying the ceremony as the 62nd or 64th Grammy Awards. Folklore was released in 2020, and the performance occurred at the 2021 ceremony, officially the 63rd Grammy Awards. The appearance helped give “august” a major live showcase beyond its annual online resurgence.