diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index dd644cd06..668b64db4 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ changelog_sections.enhancement = "Enhancements"
 changelog_sections.compatibility = "Enhancements"
 changelog_sections.cli = "CLI"
 changelog_sections.configuration = "Configuration"
+changelog_sections.performance = "Performance"
 changelog_sections.bug = "Bug fixes"
 changelog_sections.rustlib = "Rust API"
 changelog_sections.documentation = "Documentation"