Taylor Swift’s first live performance of “august” at the 2021 Grammys was part of a medley.
At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, Swift performed “Cardigan,” “august,” and “Willow” together. The sequence connected songs from Folklore and Evermore, two sister albums released in 2020. Swift began with “Cardigan,” performed “august” inside a cottage while playing guitar, and ended with “Willow.”
The performance also featured Folklore collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. It marked the first time the three artists performed together, making the appearance especially notable for fans of the album’s production and songwriting.
The performance is sometimes described simply as a performance of “august,” but the Grammy presentation was broader than a standalone rendition. It was designed as a continuous three-song set, with the cottage setting reinforcing the woodland atmosphere associated with Swift’s 2020 albums.