Met Gala 2026: What’s this year’s theme, who’s on the guest list and what time does the event begin?
The Met Gala 2026 will take place on May 4 with the theme "Costume Art," exploring the intersection of fashion and art through a curated exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, the event will feature a new gallery space and an inclusive exhibit highlighting diverse body types. While high-profile celebrities are expected to attend, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declined his invitation, citing affordability concerns.
- ▪The Met Gala 2026 will be held on May 4, the first Monday in May.
- ▪The theme "Costume Art" will pair 200 art objects with 200 garments to explore fashion as art.
- ▪The event is a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, which raised over $31 million last year.
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Open this photo in gallery:Zendaya attends the 2024 Met Gala in New York.Evan Agostini/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFashionistas knew this already: “Fashion is Art.” But how will Met Gala guests interpret that dress code at the 2026 extravaganza?Last year’s theme, “Tailored For You,” led to a lot of great suits; this year’s promises to produce some truly flamboyant attire as guests mount the famous carpeted steps.
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