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Deets: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced Taylor Swift as the performer at its sixth annual Academy Museum Gala, taking place October 17, 2026. Swift will perform as part of the evening celebrating the previously announced honorees including filmmaker and composer John Carpenter, two-time Oscar®-nominated actor Colman Domingo, and Oscar®-winning actress Charlize Theron.

Now in its sixth year, the Academy Museum Gala advances the museum's mission to celebrate and preserve cinema. Through the generosity of Academy Museum trustees and gala donors, proceeds from the evening will help ensure the museum continues to present world-class exhibitions, support educational opportunities, offer dynamic public screenings, and remain accessible to visitors of all ages. Gala honorees directly champion the museum's mission by participating in public programming around the event. Previously announced programs included Charlize Theron in conversation with the museum's Teen Council on August 22, featuring a screening of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015); and John Carpenter hosting four nights of screenings of his films, including Halloween (1978), in celebration of The Horror Show, the Academy Museum's new large-scale exhibition.

Rolex is the founding supporter of the Academy Museum, and exclusive presenting partner of the Academy Museum Gala. The Gala is co-chaired by Tom Ford, Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw. 

The 2026 Academy Museum Gala Host Committee includes Jessica Alba, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman, Jon M. Chu, Kirsten Dunst, Nicholas Galitzine, Ludwig and Serena Göransson, Regina Hall, Kate Hudson, Jessica Lange, Greta Lee, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Rami Malek, Demi Moore, Olivia Munn, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Questlove, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, Bird Runningwater, and Teyana Taylor.

Rolex has championed cinematic achievement through its partnership with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and is proud to support the awards given to these three distinguished artists.

Hint for Average Socialite: This event is strictly invite only.

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