10:19 AM EDT on October 18, 2026

Yesterday (Oct. 17) was the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, a big swanky event that celebrates cinema and also raises funds for the Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures to continue putting on events, exhibitions, "and remain accessible to visitors of all ages." Last night's event specifically honored John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron. Many musicians were in attendance as well, including Taylor Swift who performed a four-song set.

Even though on Friday, Swift released alternate versions of "Patient Zero," America's current #1 song, her performance consisted of bigger hits. She performed "Blank Space," followed by the live debut of "The Fate Of Ophelia," and then "I Knew It, I Knew You," the song she penned for Toy Story 5, and "Love Story."

She was introduced by Conan O'Brien, who voiced the character Smarty Pants, a potty training toy, in Toy Story 5. He compared 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."

Later, Swift posed for photos with Sabrina Carpenter and Cara Delevingne. Other musicians who made an appearance at the red carpet event included: Teyana Taylor, A$AP Rocky, Tinashe, Rosé, Janelle Monáe, Clairo, Maya Hawke, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Hudson, and Common.

See clips of Swift's set below.

Conan O'Brien introducing Taylor Swift for her Academy Museum Gala performance tonight:“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.” pic.twitter.com/TI2xJxHt59

?| Taylor Swift announcing to the crowd that she's playing The Fate Of Ophelia for the very first time tonight pic.twitter.com/dF0FOTejLK

Taylor Swift performs ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ for the first time at the Academy Museum Gala. pic.twitter.com/gRXwbVzkC0

Taylor Swift performs “Love Story” at the #AcademyMuseumGala pic.twitter.com/uYA4AXvCe8

Connor Storrie and Rosé dancing to Taylor Swift at the 6th Academy Museum Gala tonight! pic.twitter.com/QHpsGEGKmj

? Taylor Swift performing ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ for the FIRST TIME EVER at the Academy Museum Gala tonight!!! pic.twitter.com/PkO9G5mKyD

Taylor Swift performs “I Knew It, I Knew You” at the #AcademyMuseumGala pic.twitter.com/23reYW7dBU

We feel like staying in and listening to the “Patient Zero” acoustic and piano versions this evening… good thing they’re out now on all streaming platforms! ?‍♀️ https://t.co/7h7WNhvnUq pic.twitter.com/Si3rhEinDh

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