Taylor Swift performed “august” during the Folklore act of The Eras Tour.
The Eras Tour ran from 2023 to 2024 and revisited songs and visual styles from across Swift’s career. During the Folklore section, she performed “august” alongside other songs from the album, wearing a frilly gown that matched the record’s cottagecore-inspired aesthetic.
This appearance is distinct from the 2021 Grammy performance, where “august” was part of a medley with “cardigan” and “willow.” It is also separate from the acoustic performances Swift sometimes used for surprise songs during the tour.
The song’s placement in the Folklore act connected its woodland imagery, fictional storytelling, and late-summer atmosphere with the broader visual world of the album. The Eras Tour helped introduce “august” to audiences who knew the song primarily through its annual online resurgence.