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Taylor Swift's Academy Museum Gala Performance
Taylor Swift debuts 'The Fate Of Ophelia' live at Academy Museum Gala.
In brief
Taylor Swift debuts 'The Fate Of Ophelia' live at Academy Museum Gala. Taylor Swift performed 'The Fate Of Ophelia' for the first time at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Academy Museum Gala
Taylor Swift performed a four-song set at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 18, 2026.
“it’s an insane, unprecedented honor to introduce a cherished member of our little toy story 5 family. she’s john, paul, george and ringo all in one. taylor swift.”
Live Debut of 'The Fate Of Ophelia'
Taylor Swift debuted 'The Fate Of Ophelia' live at the Academy Museum Gala, her first performance of the song.
“taylor swift announces to the crowd that she's playing the fate of ophelia for the very first time tonight”
Conan O'Brien Introduction
Conan O'Brien introduced Taylor Swift by comparing her to all of the Beatles combined.
“it’s an insane, unprecedented honor to introduce a cherished member of our little toy story 5 family. she’s john, paul, george and ringo all in one. taylor swift.”
Other Attendees
Other musicians at the red carpet included Teyana Taylor, A$AP Rocky, Tinashe, Rosé, Janelle Monáe, Clairo, Maya Hawke, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Hudson, and Common.
What to remember
Taylor Swift performed 'The Fate Of Ophelia' for the first time at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
