The 2026 Met Gala will take place on May 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, featuring a new permanent gallery space dedicated to fashion. This addition marks an exciting evolution for one of the most anticipated cultural events in the fashion industry.
The theme for this year’s gala is “Costume Art,” with a dress code of “Fashion Is Art.” Co-chairs for the event include notable figures like Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams. Honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are also sponsoring this year’s extravaganza.
As part of the festivities, the event will inaugurate the Condé M. Nast Galleries at the Met, which will encompass an impressive 12,000 square feet. This new space aims to celebrate fashion as an artistic medium—a sentiment echoed by Andrew Bolton, who said, “Fashion’s acceptance as an art form has really occurred on art’s terms.”
The red carpet will open at 6 p.m. EST, drawing attention from fans and media alike. The gala is organized by Vogue magazine and consistently ranks among the most-watched cultural events each year. In fact, over 5,000 years of art history will be displayed in conjunction with this exhibition.
However, not all attention is positive. Anti-Bezos protests are planned in New York City leading up to the event, reflecting ongoing public sentiment regarding wealth and influence. Yet, many are excited about what this year’s gala will bring.
Celebrity attendance is expected to be high, with stars like Zoë Kravitz returning after an eight-year hiatus and A’ja Wilson making her debut. The joy in this theme is that there is an abundance of possibilities—an opportunity to showcase creativity and expression through fashion.
As always, viewers can catch all the action as it unfolds live on Vogue.com and various social media channels.
