Ariana Grande’s presence at the 2024 Met Gala wasn’t just about making a grand entrance on the red carpet.

The multi-talented artist surprised guests with a captivating performance inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, leaving fans in awe of her ethereal appearance and mesmerizing vocals.

Dressed in a stunning ensemble by Maison Margiela Artisanal, Ariana looked like a modern-day Tinkerbell as she graced the stage.

Her outfit, described as an “off-white spider-webbed crinoline” adorned with intricate details, captured the essence of fantasy and enchantment perfectly.

Underneath the crinoline lay another gown, featuring green tulle and delicate embellishments, adding to the fairy-tale allure.

During her performance, Ariana treated the audience to a medley of her hits, including “Into You,” “Seven Rings,” and “The Boy Is Mine,” among others.

Ariana’s grand entrance

Ariana Grande making her grand entrance for her Met Gala performance. pic.twitter.com/Z8iObb0JFX

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She even ventured into the realm of classic Disney tunes, enchanting listeners with renditions of “Once Upon a Dream” from Sleeping Beauty and “When You Believe” alongside Cynthia Erivo.

But it wasn’t just Ariana’s musical prowess that stole the show. Her entrance onto the stage, carried in while “asleep” to match the evening’s “Sleeping Beauties” theme, added an extra layer of theatricality to the performance.

As she gracefully awoke and began singing, the audience was spellbound by her presence.

Offstage, Ariana’s metamorphosis into a woodland fairy continued, as she changed into a fairy-inspired look by Maison Margiela.

With a tight-fitting corset and sheer layers of dreamy fabric, she exuded an otherworldly charm that perfectly complemented her performance.

Heartfelt message from Ariana

@arianagrande

🥹🫧 had the honor and most special time performing at @metmuseum in @maisonmargiela by the one and only, most brilliant angel of all @jgalliano (how i wept in our fitting !!!!)… working on this performance was an experience i will cherish forever. thank you so much @voguemagazine, Anna Wintour and @metmuseum for having me. ♡ my sincerest of thank yous to @bazluhrmann, i love you so much i could cry… to Michael Arden, @_natural__, @sergiokletnoy, Keith!!!, @justinlevine, to Cree & Lauren & @willloftis & our incredible group of dancers, musicians and to Broadway Inspirational Voices. and last but most ~certainly~🫧 not least, thank you to the divine and magical @cynthiaerivo for joining me in the end and for lighting up the museum brighter than any star in the sky ever could. it was my honor to have you and to sing with you as always. i love you ! 🫧 ⋆｡°‧🫧 ⋆ ˚｡⋆🦪 ⋆ ‧🫧 ˚｡𓇼.˚

♬ original sound – arianagrande

Reflecting on the experience, Ariana expressed gratitude to everyone involved, including Maison Margiela’s John Galliano and her duet partner Cynthia Erivo.

Her heartfelt message underscored the magic of the evening and the unforgettable moments shared with fellow artists and admirers alike.