Some of the biggest stars from music, movies, TV, and fashion descended on NYC for the Met Gala [1] on Monday night. From the red carpet to the lavish inside dinner, it was a glamorous night, to say the least — but it didn't stop there. After the big event, A-listers like Madonna [2], Katy Perry [3], Kim Kardashian [4], Emma Stone [5], Blake Lively [6], and more made their way to various afterparties.
Met Gala cochair Donatella Versace threw a bash at The Mark Hotel, where Madonna, Kim, and Katy mingled, while fellow event host Rihanna [7] drew celebs to her party at NYC's Up&Down nightclub. Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing's soiree at The Standard brought out Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae, and Jennifer Lopez [8], who bopped along to her 2005 hit "Get Right" on the dance floor [9]. Keep reading to see all the best afterparty pictures from this year's Met Gala!