Taylor Swift celebrates emotional reunion with band at Academy Museum Gala

American pop superstar Taylor Swift has expressed excitement over reuniting with her touring band, The Agency, for a special performance at the 2026

American pop superstar Taylor Swift has expressed excitement over reuniting with her touring band, The Agency, for a special performance at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

Swift described the reunion as “a VIBE” in a social media post, sharing her happiness at performing with her bandmates again after nearly two years. The singer attended the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala on October 17, where she surprised guests with a four-song performance.

The event marked Swift’s first live performance with her full band in almost two years. She last performed with The Agency during her record-breaking Eras Tour, which attracted global attention and further strengthened her position as one of the world’s biggest music stars.

Following the performance, the 36-year-old singer took to Instagram to share highlights from the memorable evening. She thanked the Academy Museum for inviting her and described the occasion as a night she would never forget.

“Getting to perform with the band again for the first time in almost two years was a VIBE,” Swift wrote, expressing her enthusiasm about returning to the stage alongside her longtime collaborators.

The singer also revealed that she had the opportunity to spend time with members of the Toy Story 5 team, referring to them as her family. Her post offered fans a glimpse into the personal moments that made the evening special beyond the performance itself.

Swift delivered a four-song set featuring The Fate of Ophelia, Blank Space, Love Story and I Knew It, I Knew You from Toy Story 5, according to the report. The surprise performance became a major highlight of the prestigious gathering.

The singer also attracted attention with her fashion choices. She initially appeared in a custom silver Dior gown featuring a strapless, ruched bodice, a bow detail at the neckline and a flowing pleated skirt. For her performance, she changed into a custom Ralph Lauren gown embellished with crystals and designed with a sheer finish.

Swift was introduced by O’Brien beneath a glass dome at the Academy Museum’s Dolby Family Terrace. Her appearance came shortly after her notable success at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she won seven trophies.

The Academy Museum Gala brings together prominent figures from the entertainment industry to celebrate cinema and its cultural influence. Swift’s surprise appearance and reunion with The Agency added a musical highlight to this year’s event, giving fans another memorable moment from the global superstar.