The Best Photos From the 2026 TIME100 Gala

Follow this author to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. Follow Go to your personalized feed WHY FOLLOW? Smart Alerts: Get notified about major news as it happens. 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.