This year’s TIME100 Next Gala brought together honorees for an evening of fun and celebration in New York City. The annual TIME100 Next list recognizes 100 trailblazers from around the world— including artists, phenoms, leaders, innovators, and advocates.
Spanning numerous industries, guests included Grammy award-winning musician Kali Uchis, journalist and writer Mona Chalabi, and activist Dylan Brandt, among many others.
Attendees walked the red carpet, chatted over cocktails, and toasted to this year’s honorees. Grammy-winning singer and honoree Kelsea Ballerini also performed.
Here’s a look at some of the most notable photos from the night:
Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Jalen Hurts attends the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME Kali Uchis attends the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023.Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIMENabarun Dasgupta attends the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023.Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME
Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel attend the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
A view of atmosphere seen during the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Slaven Vlasic—Getty Images for TIME 
Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes attend the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Lily Gladstone attends the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Tyler James Williams attends the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Rina Gonoi attends the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Toyin Ajayi, Mercy Mutemi, and Chris Pappas attend the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Slaven Vlasic—Getty Images for TIME 
Mae Martin and Abbi Jacobson attend the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Noah Kahan and Brenna Nolan attend the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Craig Barritt—Getty Images for TIME 
Rachel Zegler attends the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Slaven Vlasic—Getty Images for TIME 
Xiye Bastida speaks during the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Tom Steyer speaks during the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Slaven Vlasic—Getty Images for TIME 
Stephanie Hsu speaks during the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Dylan Brandt speaks during the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Mike Coppola—Getty Images for TIME 
Kelsea Ballerini performs during the 2023 TIME100 Next Gala at Second Floor in New York City, on Oct. 24, 2023. Slaven Vlasic—Getty Images for TIME 
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