 Swift performed the song live at the 2013 BRIT Awards on February 20, 2013.Aaron Parsley of "People" magazine compared Swift's performance and look with that of American singer Beyoncé during the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show.Biley Niles of "Hollywood Life" gave the performance a positive review, saying "It was her performance of "I Knew You Were Trouble" during the ceremony that's sure to be talked about for days to come!"