Taylor Swift first performed “august” at the Grammy Awards in 2021.
The performance took place at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021. Swift performed “cardigan,” “august,” and “willow” as one connected medley, presenting songs from Folklore and Evermore together.
Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner accompanied her, making it the first time the three performed together. The staging used a rustic cottage setting that matched the woodland and cottagecore atmosphere associated with Folklore.
The performance happened several months after Folklore’s release and before “august” became firmly associated with its recurring August streaming trend. Swift later included the song in the Folklore section of the Eras Tour.