An eclectic crowd of leaders, artists, and innovators gathered Thursday night in New York City for the TIME100 Gala, celebrating the 100 Most Influential People of 2026. Artists, actors, chefs, politicians, activists and business leaders brushed shoulders with each other as they shared in cocktails and conversations.
As honorees and guests trickled into the venue, TV personality Maura Higgins, a co-host of the TIME red carpet, had a mini reunion with The Traitors host Alan Cumming; pop star Jennie posed in Schiaparelli; Keke Palmer and Hailey Bieber shared an embrace; and Piers Morgan and MrBeast chatted by the bar.
As Glaser put it in her opening monologue during dinner: “Tonight’s ceremony is different than most star-studded events … Because we’re not just celebrating actors tonight, but the scientists, scholars, musicians, writers, and athletes those actors will play hotter versions of in movies.”
“Personally,” she said, “I am just so excited to be in the same room with people my therapist told me never to compare myself to.”
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The TIME100 Gala is an annual celebration of the TIME100 list, which highlights the world’s most influential people. The Gala brings together icons, leaders, change-makers, and celebrities from across industries and nations for one lively evening of meaningful dialogue and celebration.
The 2026 TIME100 Gala is hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser and features remarks from advocate Dolores Huerta; actor Alan Cumming; Olympian Chloe Kim, and many more, plus performances by Coco Jones and Luke Combs.
For the first time ever, viewers can watch exclusive Gala red carpet coverage—hosted by Terrence J and Maura Higgins—on TIME’s YouTube.
The 2026 TIME100 Gala was presented by Booking.com, Rolex, JPMorganChase, Toyota, Reliance, PepsiCo, and The Macallan.
Anderson .Paak and Natasha Lyonne at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Hailey Bieber at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Hilary Duff at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Lisa Slifer-Mbacke and Mamadou Amadou at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Attendee at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Alioune Badara Fall and Isan Elba at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Jennie, Dakota Johnson, and Hailey Bieber at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Junelle Lyles and Noah Lyles at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Mr. Beast and David Beckham at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
A dining table at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Attendees at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Nikki Glaser and Sterling K. Brown at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Luke Combs at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Sara Wyle, Noah Wyle, and Rhea Seehorn at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Anok Yai at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Attendees at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
La La Anthony and Anerson .Paak at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Benicio Del Toro at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Ethan Hawke and Luke Combs at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
David Wright at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Attendee at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Attendees at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 23, 2026. Landon Nordeman for TIME