Taylor Swift enchanted the 2026 Academy Museum Gala with a special performance.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the 14-time Grammy winner took the stage in Los Angeles to perform her original song “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5.
Swift, 36, wore a sparkly floor-length gown as she sang the hit song, which reached No. 1 on U.S. country radio and became her first track to top the list in 13 years.
Swift also performed “Blank Space,” “Love Story” and “The Fate of Ophelia,” according to fan footage shared on social media.
Taylor Swift performed “The Fate of Ophelia” live for she first time at the Academy Museum Gala… and Danny Ramirez captured the A-list audience (including his Swiftie GF Jessica Alba) taking it all in! 🫶
(🎥: dannyramirez) https://t.co/RGe4BtCsF0
— ExtraTV (@extratv) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift performed her hit “Blank Space” at the Academy Museum Gala and had the star-studded crowd dancing, including Connor Storrie and Rosé! 🎉
(🎥: dannyramirez) https://t.co/Bt5vaZ7OhJ
— ExtraTV (@extratv) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift performs “Blank Space” at the #AcademyMuseumGala https://t.co/X12ecNkhCM
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift performing “The Fate of Ophelia” live for the first time at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala! https://t.co/KPRJicOUWf
— Taylor Swift Web (@tayswiftdotcom) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift performing “Blank Space” at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala! https://t.co/WXA8gV7Kbf
— Taylor Swift Web (@tayswiftdotcom) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift performs “The Fate of Ophelia” live for the first time at the Academy Museum Gala. https://t.co/Y58dJKtp20
— Variety (@Variety) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift performs “I Knew It, I Knew You” at the #AcademyMuseumGala https://t.co/23reYW7dBU
— Variety (@Variety) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift performs “Love Story” at the #AcademyMuseumGala https://t.co/uYA4AXvCe8
— Variety (@Variety) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift chats with Conan O’Brien at the #AcademyMuseumGala. https://t.co/dMm6fNhJbO
— Variety (@Variety) October 18, 2026
The Academy Museum Gala (Taylor’s Version). https://t.co/eeVRb1rvpf
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift chats with Sarah Paulson at the Academy Museum Gala https://t.co/4O3qsfDlmh
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift talks with Elle and Dakota Fanning at the Academy Museum Gala https://t.co/uPuqWD2bUA
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift chats with Dakota and Elle Fanning at the #AcademyMuseumGala. https://t.co/CCtR8tn3tS
— Variety (@Variety) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift arrives at the #AcademyMuseumGala https://t.co/tXMiIskRtU
— Variety (@Variety) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift dazzling on the carpet at the Academy Museum Gala https://t.co/HoT4dQIezP
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift on the carpet at the Academy Museum Gala https://t.co/jkZSOgeXQb
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift shimmers at the #AcademyMuseumGala https://t.co/755QxH6L2Z
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 18, 2026
Taylor Swift has arrived at the Academy Museum Gala https://t.co/HXJ3dEFMNd
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) October 18, 2026