On what date did Taylor Swift first perform “august” live at the Grammys?

Taylor Swift first performed “august” live at the Grammys on March 14, 2021.

The performance took place during the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Swift presented “august” in a medley with “cardigan” and “willow,” linking songs from Folklore and Evermore in one staged sequence.

The performance used a cottage-like set and featured Folklore collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. Swift began with “cardigan,” moved into “august” while playing guitar inside the cottage, and finished with “willow” outside it. It marked the first time Swift, Antonoff, and Dessner performed together.

Some listeners remember the event as an Evermore performance because “willow” closes the medley. However, “august” comes from Folklore, and the Grammy ceremony date was March 14, 2021.