The 36-year-old singer-songwriter will perform at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on 17 October, closing an evening honouring Charlize Theron, 51, Colman Domingo, 56, and John Carpenter, 78.
The annual gala, which raises money for the museum’s exhibitions, educational programmes and film preservation work, has become an important gathering for Hollywood figures ahead of awards season.
Amy Homma, director and president of the Academy Museum and Academy Collection, said: “Taylor is an extraordinary talent whose work resonates around the world.”
She added: “We are thrilled to welcome her to this year’s gala and look forward to her performance to close a wonderful evening of honoring three extraordinary filmmakers and supporting the Academy Museum’s mission to celebrate and preserve cinema.”
Although organisers have not disclosed which songs Taylor will perform, attention has turned to I Knew It, I Knew You, her contribution to the soundtrack of Pixar’s Toy Story 5.
The song has been identified as a potential contender for the Academy Award for best original song, a category in which Taylor has yet to receive a nomination.
Her appearance will place her alongside leading figures from the film industry at a time when her work as a director and her involvement in cinema have become increasingly prominent.
