Vogue has revealed the theme for the 2026 Met Gala as 'Fashion Is Art,' tied to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition 'Costume Art.' The event will feature prominent figures from music and entertainment as co-chairs and hosts. It is scheduled for May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute will host its annual spring exhibition titled 'Costume Art,' which explores the centrality of the dressed body. This show will include more than 400 objects, such as garments from the Costume Institute's collection, paintings, and other works. The accompanying Met Gala, a highlight of the fashion world, adopts the dress code 'Fashion Is Art' to align with the exhibition's focus, allowing attendees broad interpretive freedom in their attire.
Vogue announced the details on February 23, 2026. Beyoncé will co-chair the event for the first time in a decade, joined by Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos serve as honorary co-chairs. The Gala Host Committee includes Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, LISA, Sam Smith, and Teyana Taylor, all of whom attended the previous year's gala.
While the full guest list is not public, expected attendees draw from music and entertainment circles. Cardi B, a regular since her 2018 debut, often features on best-dressed lists. Rihanna, another frequent participant, arrived late to last year's event and shared news of her third pregnancy. Bad Bunny's tour schedule includes a break coinciding with the gala date, raising hopes for his return after recent appearances.
The 2026 Met Gala is set for May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, continuing the tradition of blending high fashion with cultural showcase.
