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Taylor Swift performed a set at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Oct. 17. The set included “Blank Space” and “Love Story,” as well as the first live performance of “The Fate of Ophelia,” according to ELLE.
Taylor Swift performed at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, playing songs from across her career and giving the first live performance of “The Fate of Ophelia”, according to ELLE’s report. The appearance brought a live debut from her 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl, to an event that raises funds for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Swift’s reported set included “Blank Space” and “Love Story,” songs associated with different periods of her career. She also performed “I Knew It, I Knew You,” described by ELLE as her original song for Toy Story 5. The set’s new release was “The Fate of Ophelia,” which ELLE identified as receiving its first-ever live performance that night.
The gala performance was also a change of look for Swift. She traded a Dior gown for a Ralph Lauren dress, ELLE reported, describing it as a strapless design with ruffled tulle detailing and a floor-length, semi-sheer navy skirt covered in small embellishments. The report also said she wore Cartier sapphire earrings and a high-jewelry necklace.
Swift performed before a crowd of Hollywood stars at the annual fundraiser. The available report identifies several songs and details her clothing, but does not provide a full set list, the length of the performance or a complete account of how the audience responded.
A Live Debut in a Gala Set
The performance paired familiar songs with a newer album track, giving the gala audience a live version of “The Fate of Ophelia” before any broader account of the song’s live history was available. For fans, the combination of career-spanning hits and a live debut makes the set more than a standard appearance at a film-industry fundraiser.
The event also connects a major music artist with an institution focused on film. The Academy Museum Gala supports the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and Swift’s performance added a high-profile musical element to its fundraising evening. The report does not say how much money the gala raised or whether the performance was part of a wider public concert schedule.
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The Gala and Swift’s Recent Songs
The event was the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala, held in Los Angeles on October 17. ELLE described it as an annual fundraiser supporting the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Its report places Swift among a crowd of Hollywood figures, though it does not provide a full guest list or details about other performances.
Swift’s set drew on more than one part of her catalog: “Love Story” and “Blank Space” alongside material tied to The Life of a Showgirl and Toy Story 5. The report also notes that Swift has spoken about missing performing when she is away from the stage. It quotes her discussing her interest in people and the human experience, but does not connect that earlier remark directly to her decision to perform at this gala.
““I’m still endlessly fascinated by people, by the human experience, by why people are the way they are, by the ways that they feel emotion.””
— Taylor Swift, quoted by ELLE from an earlier statement this year
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Set List and Performance Details
ELLE’s report confirms a selection of songs but does not establish that those were the only songs performed. The complete set list, performance duration and staging details are not specified in the material provided. It also does not say whether the performance was recorded or will be released publicly.
The report describes “The Fate of Ophelia” as receiving its first live performance, but provides no further information about whether Swift plans to perform it again or when a full live recording might become available. No additional performance dates are confirmed in the source material.
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No Further Dates Confirmed
The source report does not announce another performance or a release of footage from the gala. For now, the confirmed development is the October 17 appearance and live debut of “The Fate of Ophelia.” Any follow-up about future performances, a complete set list or public video would require a separate announcement or reporting.
Readers can also look for further information from the Academy Museum or Swift’s representatives, although the available material does not say whether either plans to publish additional details. Until then, the scope of the performance beyond the songs named in ELLE’s report remains unknown.
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Key Questions
When did Taylor Swift perform at the Academy Museum Gala?
Swift performed at the sixth annual gala on October 17 in Los Angeles, according to ELLE.
Which songs did Swift perform?
ELLE reported that the set included “Blank Space,” “Love Story,” and “I Knew It, I Knew You.” It also included “The Fate of Ophelia.” The report does not provide a complete set list.
Was “The Fate of Ophelia” performed live before?
ELLE described the gala performance as the song’s first-ever live performance. The source material does not give further details about later performances.
What was the purpose of the Academy Museum Gala?
The gala was an annual fundraiser supporting the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, according to ELLE.
Will Swift release a recording of the performance?
The report does not say whether the performance was recorded or will be released. No public recording announcement is included in the available information.
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