What setting did Taylor Swift use for the “august” section of her 2021 Grammy medley?

Taylor Swift performed the “august” section of her 2021 Grammy medley inside a cottage.

The performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards was staged as a continuous journey through a rustic cottage set. Swift began “cardigan” while lying atop the cottage, then entered it to perform “august” on guitar. She and the accompanying musicians later moved outside for “willow.”

The setting matched Folklore’s visual world, which drew heavily on forests, cabins, muted colors, and cottagecore imagery. That aesthetic helped connect the live performance to the album’s fictional storytelling and rural atmosphere.

The cottage detail is distinct from the later Eras Tour staging, where Swift performed “august” during the Folklore section in a frilly gown. Both performances use Folklore’s imagery, but they are different productions at different points in Swift’s career.