# Taylor Swift's Academy Museum Gala Performance

> Taylor Swift debuts 'The Fate Of Ophelia' live at Academy Museum Gala.
- Title: Taylor Swift's Academy Museum Gala Performance · Stereogum
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-10-18T14:19:03+00:00
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- Topics: taylor swift, academy museum gala, the fate of ophelia, academy museum of motion pictures, conan o'brien, toy story 5, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Swift performed 'The Fate Of Ophelia' for the first time at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.