Lace Up 2026 celebration: Nina Dobrev, Kyle Cooke, Winnie Harlow and more

New York nightlife’s biggest annual birthday bash returned in full force this weekend as Tao Group Hospitality exec Jon Schwartz hosted his legendary “Lace Up” celebration, drawing celebrities, athletes, and DJs from around the world for the fête. Nina Dobrev, Kyle Cooke, Vinny Guadagnino, Jimmy Butler, Winnie Harlow, and more were among the notable names spotted throughout the night, while Afrojack, Peggy Gou, and Diplo kept the party going behind the decks. The festivities began with an exclusive takeover of Cathédrale before continuing downtown at Marquee New York, where surprise sets, packed VIP tables, and champagne-fueled revelry carried on until nearly 4 a.m. See below for photos from the star-studded night.