The party didn't stop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Here's what stars were up to after celebrating this year's theme of "Fashion Is Art"
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The night was still young after the star-studded 2026 Met Gala.
Naturally, after hundreds walked the red (well, brick) carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4 to the theme of "Fashion Is Art," plenty of celebrities brought the party elsewhere. Keeping in the spirit of high fashion, many changed into another stylish outfit before their romp around town.
From Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter arriving at the Zero Bond afterparty to Venus Williams' night out with her husband Andrea Preti, their unforgettable time had to be captured on camera. Ahead, see the best photos and must-see looks from this year's Met Gala afterparties.
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Two Less Lonely Girls
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Besties Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner changed into more sensible outfits for their night out. Bieber wore a white mini-dress with a high neck, while Jenner strutted in a structured bodice with a sheer skirt and veil.
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Get in the Groove
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A$AP Rocky swapped his pink column trench coat for a glitzy coat, flannel, tee and a pair of jeans at the BOOM afterparty.
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All the Bar's a Stage
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Kelela stood tall on the bar at BOOM to perform at the venue's Met Gala afterparty.
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Back in Black
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After Janelle Monáe rocked the carpet in a grassy and techy gown, they pared it down at the BOOM party in a chic black mini-dress with broad shoulders.
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Pretty Fun
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Lindsey Vonn swapped her silver gown for a strapless black dress as she lounged next to Gabriela Hearst at BOOM.
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Major Silhouette
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Coco Rocha opted for a dramatic all-black ensemble at the BOOM afterparty.
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Party Gal
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I Love LA star True Whitaker was all smiles at the BOOM afterparty.
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Newlywed Bliss
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Co-chair Venus Williams stepped out in a glamorous strapless black gown for her afterparty at the Amber Room. Her husband, Andrea Preti, wore a black jacket with gold detailing.
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Quick, Serve!
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Williams also layered a leather coat over her look in a photo with Ty Dolla $ign.
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It's Always Sunnies
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Leon Thomas enjoyed his night in a striped blazer and his signature hat and shades at Williams' Amber Room afterparty.
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Woman on Willpower
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Sabrina Carpenter continued her night at the Zero Bond afterparty in a sparkling black-and-white bodysuit with a matching fur-trimmed coat.
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Coming Up Roses
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Also at the Zero Bond afterparty, Joey King was a glam flower girl in a textured mini-dress.
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Queen of Pop
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Madonna ditched the boat and long veil for a white mini-dress and a fur coat as she arrived for the afterparty at Zero Bond.
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Sheer Beauty
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Charli xcx showed off some skin in a sheer black number at the Saint Laurent afterparty at People's.
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Think Pink
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Katy Perry made her way into the Saint Laurent afterparty at People's wearing a pink mini-dress with a fur-trimmed skirt.
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Black Dress in Your Area
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Saint Laurent ambassador Rosé brought a shorter version of her Met Gala black gown to the brand's afterparty at People's.
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Upon Arrival
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Angela Bassett went from all pink to all black with a belted blazer and skirt at the Saint Laurent afterparty.
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Frills and Thrills
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Tessa Thompson glowed in big gold ruffles as she entered the Saint Laurent afterparty at People's.
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Luxe Lady
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Model Adwoa Aboah layered a floral-detailed sheer dress with more flowers on her fur-trimmed robe at the Saint Laurent afterparty.
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Model Pose
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Karlie Kloss rocked a two-piece blouse and mini-skirt at the Saint Laurent afterparty held at People's.
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Time of Her 'Vie'
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At the Saint Laurent party at People's, Doja Cat's gown matched the color of her latex red carpet look earlier in the night.
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Late Date Night
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Adrien Brody in Dior — sans the brooch — and Georgina Chapman wore their red carpet looks to the Saint Laurent afterparty at People's.
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Denim Barbie
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Margot Robbie kept it simple in a light jacket with jeweled trim and a pair of jeans at the Saint Laurent afterparty.
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