conceive it or not , the Met Gala is an actual event and not just a style show on some stairs .

1.The decor was straight out of District 1 of theHunger Games.

Believe it or not, the Met Gala is not just a fashion show involving a staircase and a vague theme.

As this person said, “I thought they just walked up the stairs and that was it.”

THIS IS SO 😭 😭 # MetGalapic.twitter.com/hazqOsSbl6

Well, they don’t just walk up those stairs! There’s a party inside…

2.This year, the Met was transformed into some sort of mystical and low-key terrifying, haunted convent.

3.The actual space was filled with plants.

4.There was a large tree centerpiece in the middle of an atrium.

5.I assume this is where the Illuminati sacrifice happens.

6.They had a cocktail hour here:

7.There were little tables set up for mingling as if it was some sort of community center for the elite 1%.

8.Here’s the tablescape for dinner:

9.This year, Ariana Grande performed.

Ariana Grande do “ yes , and ? ” with a glow smile at the Met Galapic.twitter.com/YThXUk4o2r

10.She sang 7 songs.

Setlist do show special de Ariana Grande para o#MetGala:“Once Upon A Dream”“Into You”“7 rings”“the boy is mine”“we ca n’t be friends”“yes , and?”“When You Believe ” ( cover com Cynthia Erivo)pic.twitter.com / N3A7w4Qee0

11.The co-chairs, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Zendaya, and Chris Hemsworth gave some sort of speech.

12.Celebrities took pictures on this photo wall:

13.Gayle King photobombed Janelle Monáe.

14.SJP had some sort of green elixir.

15.Colman Domingo and Sydney Sweeney had a miniEuphoriareunion which is probably the closest thing we’ll ever get to a season 3.

16.Cara Delevingne gave Ed Sheeran her shoes.

17.Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Jaden Smith shared a moment.

18.Usher and Tommy Hilfiger held each other in a tender embrace.

19.James Corden took this totally un-staged photo.

20.Gustav Magnar Witzøe sat dramatically on a blue couch.

21.Sam Smith and their boyfriend Christian Cowan had a cocktail.

22.Demi Moore and Taika Waititi thought something was hilarious.

23.Zendaya took this picture on those dramatic-ass stairs.

24.Nicki Minaj pretended to be art.

25.Lil Nas X and Ed Sheeran collaborated for this picture:

26.Jimmy Fallon led an orchestra.

27.Some celebrities actually looked at art!

28.Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble sat awkwardly in the corner.

29.Chris Hemsworth and Hugh Jackman bro’d out.

30.Steven Yeun and Donald Glover had a casual chat.

31.Mindy Kaling and Sabrina Harrison tried not to hit each other with their competing head pieces.

32.Jack Harlowe cuddled up with Gayle King.

33.Sam Smith and Sienna Miller took a stroll.

34.Ed Sheeran told Matt Damon a secret.

35.Some gay applauded Kylie Minogue.

36.Chris Hemsworth kissed Ed Sheeran.

37.And lastly, Usher made a Kardashian/Rosalía sandwich.

38.Bye!

Light streams through a ceiling, casting shadows in a hallway with classical architecture and mural-covered walls

A projection of trees on the walls of a grand hallway with an illuminated staircase at the center

A lavish event space with illuminated columns, lush greenery, and attendees in formal attire

Elegant event space with a large central floral display and illuminated green projections on the ceiling. Guests in formal attire mingle nearby

Glass-ceilinged hall with projected patterns, central tree exhibit, and visitors on balconies

Interior of a museum with sculptures and visitors walking around

Interior of a sculpture gallery with classical statues on plinths, tables, and chairs arranged for an event

Elegant event setup with round tables draped in blue, floral centerpieces, and arranged wooden chairs

Four individuals on stage, one in a sparkling dress, one in a hat and coat, another in a sequined gown, and one in a white suit

Person in an off-shoulder gown with floral pattern, posing beside vine-like branches

Two women at an event, one in a sheer, embellished gown and the other in a green dress with a ruffled skirt

Two individuals at an event, one in a lace dress with a large hat and the other in a black tuxedo

Three people posing close together; two in suits with embroidery, one in a blue floral dress

Ed Sheeran in a blue suit and a person in a glittery outfit with hood, exchanging a shiny award

Two individuals standing side by side; one in a white suit with a necklace, the other in a black and white patterned outfit with embroidery

Two men in formal attire shaking hands at an event, one in a suit with decorative motifs, the other in a red satin jacket

Three people at an event, one male in tuxedo and glasses looking amused, and a male and female in formal attire engaging excitedly

Individual in an elegant, draped satin gown with embellished overlay seated at an event

Two men at an event, one in a white suit holding a trophy, other in a black suit with a drink, standing indoors

Demian Bichir laughs with an elegantly dressed woman at an event; both engaging warmly in a greeting gesture

Two individuals sit beside a third person standing in an elaborate black gown with a floral headpiece, posed at an event

Individual in floral dress and yellow shoes poses with person in gray suit, both with unique hairstyles, in a room with artifacts

Two men hugging, one in a white suit with a long coat, the other in a blue suit, in a museum-like setting

Jimmy Fallon conducts a small orchestra in a whimsical setup with greenery accents

Man in elegant suit examines exhibit items closely at an event

Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble pose together; Kris wears a white origami-inspired gown and Corey in a white suit

Men in formal wear smiling and chatting at an event; one in a white suit, another in a tuxedo

Two men in formal attire conversing, one in a black tuxedo, the other in a tan suit; individual in floral outfit in background

Two women at an event, one wearing a voluminous dress with a large hat, the other in a metallic, figure-hugging gown with a headpiece

Three people engaged in conversation, two men and one woman, the woman in a ruffled dress, one man in a suit with a brooch, at an event

Two people walking, one in an ornate white dress and the other in a black coat with a decorative pin

Two men smiling and embracing at an event, one in a black tuxedo, the other in a light blue suit

Woman in a sheer, sparkling gown with a man in a suit laughing in the background

Two men in stylish suits embrace warmly, one glances up while the other leans in close

Four individuals in formal attire posing, two in dresses with intricate designs, one in a suit with embellishments, and one in a sleek suit

Individual in an elegant backless gown ascending a grand staircase with painted walls