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Take an Exclusive Look at Photographer Francesc Planes’s Photos From Inside the Met Gala 2026

Woman in a sparkling jeweled gown and crown smiles, standing near a backdrop of white flowers; another woman in a white dress is nearby.

Photographed by Francesc Planes

Photographed by Francesc Planes

Once the last stars have walked the red (or green) carpet, the livestream has ended, and most of the cameras have stopped snapping at the Met Gala 2026, the real fun begins. This year, guests explored the museum’s new Condé M. Nast Galleries, where the spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” sat for a garden-inspired dinner at the Temple of Dendur, and took in musical performances by Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Knicks.

And aside from the rare, forbidden bathroom selfie, photos from inside the Met Gala are hard to come by. Luckily, Vogue had photographer Francesc Planes on the scene, capturing all the candid moments you won’t see anywhere else. The Paris-based photographer, who has shot many a fashion week and whose work spans documentary and fashion photography, turned his lens toward attendees as they enjoyed the evening.

Below, see Planes’s point of view on the night through film photos.

  • Woman in a sparkling gold beaded gown and cape shakes hands with a man in a white shirt and gold chain at a formal event; photographers in the background.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    1/27
  • Woman in a black beaded gown with a jeweled headpiece, posing sideways in a studio setting.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    2/27
  • Two women in elegant evening dresses pose with wine glasses at a nighttime party, smiling for the camera.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    3/27
  • White marble statue of a veiled woman wearing a flower crown, with a calm, pale face and red-tinted eyes, her hand raised in a gesture.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    4/27
  • Glamorous woman in a pearl-embellished gown and crown with a feathered train stands beside a guest in a white dress among white flower arrangements.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    5/27
  • Photographer in a tuxedo crouches with a camera while two models pose in front of a pale pink backdrop, one in a sky-blue gown and the other in a copper metallic bodysuit.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    6/27
  • Older man with gray hair and beard, wearing a black suit, standing against a white background and holding a cane.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    7/27
  • People in a museum-like setting gaze at a glass display case containing gold jewelry laid out on a white tray inside a case.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    8/27
  • Two women in metallic gowns dance together, smiling and pulling a ribbon at a party with a mural backdrop behind them
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    9/27
  • Group of women in formal dresses gathered around a table with cocktails at a party, smiling and chatting at a gala event.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    10/27
  • Man in a black sequined blazer sits on a blue couch at a formal party, with a round table and drinks in the foreground.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    11/27
  • Fashion model in a black sleeveless gown with a deep V-neck, pink tights, green heels, and a black hat, posing with a bright blue circular prop against a white wall.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    12/27
  • Person in a white strapless wedding dress and a futuristic helmet sits on a pale sofa, with a man in a black tuxedo beside them in a dim room; a champagne glass rests on a small table nearby.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    13/27
  • Strapless pink sequin gown with floral appliqués, holding a pale pink clutch.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    14/27
  • Portrait of a woman wearing a dramatic black sculptural hat with a red beak, fishnet veil, and diamond jewelry.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    15/27
  • Two men in bold tuxedos posing with drinks at a formal party, statues and guests in the background.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    16/27
  • Woman in an elegant black satin gown with a dramatic draped neckline and veil, wearing diamond jewelry and looking at the camera.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    17/27
  • Group of people in formal attire seated around a small round table at a gala; hands resting in laps, drinks on the table nearby
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    18/27
  • Man in a dark suit kneels and touches the base of a tall, silver-white fringed dress sculpture against a plain wall.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    19/27
  • Two elegantly dressed adults walk together at a formal event; woman in a flowing patterned cream‑red dress, man in a black suit behind her.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    20/27
  • Close-up of a woman with blue eyes and blonde hair wearing a bold red lace dress with dramatic ruffles around the shoulders.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    21/27
  • Smiling woman in an ornate floral gown holds up a shiny black handbag beside a white statue.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    22/27
  • Profile view of a laughing woman with short black hair, wearing a metallic, sculptural headpiece and large jeweled earrings.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    23/27
  • Close-up of a chest adorned with multiple gold and silver necklaces and statement pendants with a bare backdrop.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    24/27
  • Woman in an elaborate black ruffled gown posing against a light-colored curtain backdrop, looking at the camera.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    25/27
  • People in formal attire standing on a beige carpet; long gowns and tuxedos with a beaded train visible at the center.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    26/27
  • Crowded red-carpet scene with photographers and reporters aiming cameras at guests against a wall of white flowers and greenery.
    Photographed by Francesc Planes
    27/27

This article was originally published on Vogue.com. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The Met Gala 2026 dinner was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur. Guests enjoyed a garden-inspired dinner following their tour of the galleries.

The spring exhibition for the Met Gala 2026 was titled “Costume Art.” The event featured guests exploring the museum’s newly unveiled Condé M. Nast Galleries during the evening.

Musical performances inside the Met Gala 2026 were delivered by Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks. They entertained high-profile attendees during the exclusive, private portion of the gala.

Paris-based documentary and fashion photographer Francesc Planes photographed the inside of the event. He captured rare, candid moments on film after the official red carpet livestreams concluded.

Official guest photography is generally prohibited inside the Met Gala, making candid documentation rare. However, Vogue embedded photographer Francesc Planes to capture exclusive insider moments throughout the night.

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