Michael Rubin‘s White Party returned in 2026, and based on all the social media posts, the stars showed out! For those who may be unfamiliar, Rubin’s summer party is one of the hottest tickets amongst the stars of the sports and entertainment industries. It usually occurs on the Fourth of July, but this year Rubin and his team moved the date because it’s rumored that a well-known pop star will be getting married on the holiday. So, who actually showed up for the big event? Keep reading to find out!
In an interview with PEOPLE, Rubin said he and his team decided to change the date of this year’s White Party.
While it wasn’t confirmed that the Fanatics Founder and CEO changed the date due to Taylor Swift’s fairytale wedding to NFL superstar Travis Kelce, he confirmed that the ceremony was factored into the planning process.
“We were debating the dates. We were certainly aware of that date, but we didn’t change it because of that date,” Rubin said. “But we were aware of that date, and we didn’t want to have people have to choose.”
Michael Rubin Wasn’t Worried About Whether People Would Show Up To His White Party
Rubin’s White Party took place on Wednesday, July 1, and he said he wasn’t concerned that the date would keep people from attending. “People come to the White Party no matter when we do it… The White Party is going to be spectacular,” he said about the party he’s been hosting since 2021.
In fact, Rubin said that the stars will be in New York City for a considerable amount of time in July, citing his White Party, Swift’s blockbuster wedding, the World Cup, and his Fanatics Fest, which is rumored to feature LeBron James, Tom Brady, Jalen Brunson, Kevin Durant, John Cena, Serena Williams, Shaquille O’Neal, Jaxson Dart, and more.
“I’ll tell you one thing. I think the stars are going to be in New York from July 1 till July 19. New York’s never seen anything like this,” he said. “You’ve got the White Party, the best party in the world, followed by [Swift’s] wedding a few days later, followed by Fanatics Fest. Oh, and this little thing called the World Cup, which has the finale here in New York… You’ve got the ESPY Awards that moved to the night before Fanatics Fest.”
Who Has Previously Made Appearances At Michael Rubin’s White Party?
Major celebrities have attended the invite-only star-studded showdown in the past, like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Bieber, Joe Burrow, and more, per Entertainment Tonight.
In 2023, singer Ne-Yo posted about the special event on his Instagram, calling it an “epic night,” while “Bad Girl” singer Usher said it was “worth” stepping outside for.
Super Bowl champion Brady joked that he would need many “electrolytes” to recover, and country singer Kenny Chesney called it “the most insane, bad** party.”
“It’s gonna take a minute for me to recover,” he went on. “Love you guys and I’m not sure I’ve ever had so much fun. Did that really happen?”
Which Celebs Showed Up For The Spectacular White Party This Year?
According to ESPN, several major celebrities appeared at Rubin’s White Party, including Travis Scott, Quavo, Draymond Green, Justin Jefferson, and Jared McCain. Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg, Alix Earle, Tate McRae, Alicia Keys, Tyrese Haliburton, Lil Wayne, and Odell Beckham Jr. were also there.
LSU icon Livvy Dunne posted snaps of herself at the glamorous event in an all-white dress and white mules. Her signature blonde hair was in a ponytail. In her carousel of photos, Dunne was dolled up next to Jutta Leerdam, Sophia Graves, and Suni Lee.
What The Stars Said About The Night?
Rubin also shared a slew of pictures from the White Party, and many attendees broke their silence about it in the comments.
Snoop Dogg said, “Had a blast 1st time for the dogg,” while Earle said, “The besttttt.” Pacers star Haliburton wrote, “What a time,” and Lindsay Brewer said, “Best time.”
