Taylor Swift enjoys NYC girls' night out with Dakota Johnson while missing Travis Kelce

Country megastar Taylor Swift briefly detached from newlywed days with Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce to venture into a sophisticated night on the town with actress Dakota Johnson for a New York City girl gang meetup.

The sighting arrives while Swift is taking a pause in her packed calendar after marrying Kelce earlier this year with a wedding of epic proportions and relaxing alongside long-time, celebrity confidantes before the official start of the NFL season rolls into the next chapter of her career.

The duo grabbed dinner in the West Village neighborhood of the Big Apple and turned heads with their dressed-down, chic late-summer street style:

Celebrity Socializing: Swift was seen entering a high-end New York City eatery alongside the acclaimed actress and mutual pals.

Dressed-Down Aesthetic: Swift ditched formal gowns from her public appearances for ultra high-street style.

Absence Of Kelce: Travis Kelce was likely not on the guest list as he currently occupies the team facilities full of pre-season prep work and game-planning with The Kansas City Chiefs.

Settling into newlywed bliss with NFL pre-season

The newlywed high-profile lovebirds seem to be balancing both busy individual plans in the last few days of August:

The NFL off-season comes with time for family, love, and good friendships and at least this means The Chiefs’ Travis Kelce is already fully immersed into pre-season activities along with some of the biggest names in league prep right now.

The ‘Bad Blood’singer Taylor Swift has taken time off away from touring and various galas, favoring low-key city escapes to celebrate and enjoy her newlywed life after tying the knot with The Kansas City Chiefs tight end just a couple of months ago.

Kelce’s commitments: Taylor Swift enjoyed a girls night out with friends, including Dakota Johnson in New York City while her new husband Travis Kelce is fully involved with Kansas City Chiefs pre-season training camp and team meetings.

Fashion Statements: Swift channeled her inner-high street guru by sporting a simple but ultra stylish, long dress and combat boots, which is a complete contrast to the formal style she’s well-known for during special events and concert engagements.

❤️| Taylor Swift was seen arriving at The Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles last night with Dakota Johnson. pic.twitter.com/11Gi9oRItR

— The Swift Times (@TimesSwift) August 22, 2026