The 2026 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m. ET. This year’s theme is ‘Costume Art,’ which aims to redefine the relationship between fashion and art.
The event supports the Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition. Vogue will livestream the event on YouTube, allowing fans worldwide to participate virtually.
Key details:
- The dress code for this year is ‘Fashion is Art.’
- The gala will occur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
- Co-chairs include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour.
- Honorary Chairs are Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
The Beyhive is buzzing as Beyoncé co-chairs this year’s Met Gala. Andrew Bolton, curator of the Costume Institute, emphasized that this theme represents a shift in perspective. “Now we’re looking at art through the lens of fashion,” he said.
Last year’s event raised an impressive $31 million, showcasing its significance as a fundraiser for the museum. The expansion includes an additional 1,115 square meters of gallery space for future exhibitions.
No further details about celebrity attendance have been released yet. Fans eagerly await updates on who will grace the iconic red carpet this year.