At which Grammy Awards did Taylor Swift perform “august” live for the first time?

Taylor Swift first performed “august” live at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

The ceremony took place in 2021, after Folklore had become a major critical and commercial success. Swift performed “cardigan,” “august,” and “willow” as a connected medley, presenting the songs in a woodland, cottagecore-inspired setting.

The performance emphasized Folklore’s fictional world and linked the three songs associated with its teenage love triangle. Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner accompanied Swift, reflecting the album’s collaborative production history.

The ceremony is also important because Folklore won Album of the Year there. That victory later affected the album’s official production credits, including recognition for Joe Alwyn. The performance should not be confused with Swift’s later Eras Tour performances, which also included “august.”