Michael Rubin’s White Party Returns to the Hamptons, Bringing Alicia Keys, Cardi B, Jay-Z and A-List Stars to Bridgehampton

After a one-year hiatus, Michael Rubin’s legendary White Party returned to the Hamptons with celebrity guests, surprise performances, fireworks and an all-star Fourth of July celebration.


Michael Rubin’s iconic White Party returned to the Hamptons on Wednesday night after a one-year hiatus, drawing hundreds of celebrities from the worlds of music, sports and entertainment to the Fanatics CEO’s $50M oceanfront estate in Bridgehampton.

Alicia Keyes, Tyrese Haliburton, MIchael Rubin. Photo: Michael Rubin/Instagram

Held ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the annual invitation-only event once again became one of the summer’s most star-studded gatherings. Guests included Jay-Z, who was spotted on the dance floor, along with Teyana Taylor, fresh off receiving the Icon of the Year Award from Janet Jackson during the BET Awards.

Teyona Tyalor at Michael Rubin’s white party, 2026. PHoto: Teyona Taylor/Instagram

Cardi B, who led this year’s BET Awards with six nominations, performed during the evening alongside Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne. According to Page Six, Keys closed her set with “Empire State of Mind” moments before a spectacular fireworks display lit up the Hamptons sky.

Michael Rubin, Tom Brady, and Jay-Z. Photo: Michael Rubin/Instagram

The guest list featured an impressive mix of celebrities, including Travis Scott, Quavo, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Fat Joe, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Karl-Anthony Towns, Ciara, Russell Wilson, Jake Paul, Logan Paul, Mike Tyson, Winnie Harlow, Shaboozey, Tobey Maguire, Ice Spice, Tom Brady, Alex Rodriguez, and J Balvin.

(From left to right) Lala, Teyana Taylor, Ciara, and Alicia Keys attend Michael Rubin’s 2026 White Party on Wednesday, July 1. (Photo: Teyana Taylor/Instagram)

Rubin moved the annual celebration from July 4 to July 2 this year. While many speculated the date change was intended to avoid a scheduling conflict with the reported Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding festivities, Rubin told People the timing was simply to ensure guests “didn’t have to choose” between major events.

Guests also enjoyed food from several acclaimed New York restaurants, including Cucina Alba, Lucali and Red Hook Tavern.

DJ Khaled, Michael Rubin, Sofia Vergara
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Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .