Jepsen's first performance of "This Kiss" was on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on September 18, 2012, and later the same day on "So You Think You Can Dance" season 9 finale. On October 25, 2012, the singer performed the song on the "Late Show with David Letterman". For the performance, Jepsen sported a shimmery dress and slick jacket. Jepsen also performed the song at the halftime show of the 100th Grey Cup, in a medley with "Call Me Maybe" at the 2012 American Music Awards, and at Walmart Soundcheck. Although Jepsen did not appear in the film, "This Kiss" was featured in the comedy "Fun Size". As a promotion for the song and the film, people who bought a ticket to watch "Fun Size" before November 4, 2012 would get a free download of "This Kiss". The singer performed the song on the television show "90210" on episode "Til Death Do Us Part" that she guest featured.