The 2026 Met Gala will take place on May 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year’s event will feature a new permanent gallery space dedicated to fashion, marking a significant development for the institution.
The theme for this year’s gala is ‘Costume Art,’ with a dress code of ‘Fashion Is Art.’ Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams will serve as co-chairs. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are the honorary co-chairs and sponsors.
The event will inaugurate the Condé M. Nast Galleries at the Met. The red carpet opens at 6 p.m. EST on the day of the event. It is organized by Vogue magazine and is one of the most watched cultural events each year.
Anti-Bezos protests are planned in New York City leading up to the gala. The event will be livestreamed on Vogue.com and social media channels.
Key facts:
- This year features 12,000 square feet of permanent gallery space at the Met.
- The exhibition displays 5,000 years of art history.
- This marks A’ja Wilson’s debut at the Met Gala.
- Beyoncé has attended the Met Gala 7 times.
- It has been 8 years since Zoë Kravitz last attended.
Fashion’s acceptance as an art form has evolved significantly over time. Andrew Bolton noted that “Fashion’s acceptance as an art form has really occurred on art’s terms.” The joy in this year’s theme is that there is an abundance of possibilities.
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