Taylor Swift to perform at Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17

Taylor Swift will perform at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala on October 17, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. The black-tie fundraiser, presented with Rolex, supports the museum's exhibitions and programs. The gala will honor filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo, and actor Charlize Theron. Amy Homma, the museum's director, welcomed Swift's participation. The event is co-chaired by Tom Ford, Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw. Swift's performance is expected to close the evening, and she may sing her song "I Knew It, I Knew You" from "Toy Story 5."