Why Everyone Is Talking About Taylor Swift's Academy Museum Gala Performance

Taylor Swift closed the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026, singing for a room full of Oscar voters. She arrived in custom Dior, from the same designer who made her wedding dress, then changed into cobalt blue to sing "Love Story," "Blank Space," "I Knew It, I Knew You" from Toy Story 5, and "The Fate of Ophelia," performed live for the first time. Here's the full story of her night: the dress, the set, the honorees, the song in the Oscar race, and the big question. Is Taylor Swift headed to the Oscars? Which part of Taylor's night was your favorite? Tell us in the comments. Watch next: Taylor Swift Performs at STAR-STUDDED Academy Museum Gala    • Taylor Swift Performs at STAR-STUDDED Acad...   Taylor Swift Performed Hits Including "Love Story"    • #TaylorSwift performed hits including “Lov...   Taylor Swift Performing 'The Fate of Ophelia' for the first time ever!    • Taylor Swift performing 'The Fate of Ophel...   Chapters 0:00 Taylor's big night 0:50 The dress 1:47 The performance 2:42 The Met Gala of the West Coast 4:02 Working the room 4:22 Her song in the Oscar race 5:42 Behind the camera 6:50 Is Taylor Swift headed to the Oscars? Kelce Brothers: Stories you can trust.