“The 2026 Met Gala theme is "Costume Art," inspired, according to the curator, by "the centrality of the dressed body in the museum's vast collection."”

“The accompanying exhibition will feature paintings, sculptures, and objects spanning 5,000 years of art history, displayed alongside historical and contemporary garments from the Costume Institute's own holdings.”

“The exhibition will inaugurate the Condé M. Nast Galleries, a permanent fashion-dedicated space adjacent to the Met's Great Hall—a landmark development for an institution that has long championed dress as one of the great art forms.”

“The dress code issued to guests this year is "Fashion is Art," with an invitation to consider "the many ways that designers use the body as their blank canvas."”

“In the days leading up to Monday's event, anti-Bezos posters have appeared across New York City streets, targeting Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in their capacities as lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs.”

“Activists have called for a boycott to protest both Amazon's labor practices and its alleged association with U.S. immigration enforcement agencies.”

“New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, would not be attending the 2026 Met Gala, breaking with a longstanding tradition of mayoral attendance.”

“This year's co-chairs are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams, while Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz are leading the host committee.”

“Also attending as part of the host committee are Adut Akech, Angela Bassett, Sinéad Burke, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Misty Copeland, Alex Consani, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Paloma Elsesser, Rebecca Hall, LISA, Chloe Malle, Aimee Mullins, Amy Sherald, Tschabalala Self, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor, Anna Weyant, Lauren Wasser, A'ja Wilson, Chase Sui Wonders, and Yseult.”

“Working the red carpet as hosts will be Emma Chamberlain, Cara Delevingne, Ashley Graham, and La La Anthony.”

“Among those widely expected to attend are Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, perennial Met royalty who reliably deliver some of the evening's most-discussed looks.”

“Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber are anticipated to arrive together, as in recent years.”

“Lady Gaga, Zendaya, Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan, Anne Hathaway, Emma Stone, Bad Bunny, Jacob Elordi, Doechii, Jenna Ortega, Jennie, Mia Goth, Laura Harrier, Serena Williams, and Pharrell Williams are also on the rumored guest list.”

“Fashion watchers are additionally hoping to see Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams on the carpet; since the show's debut in late 2025, the pair have become certified fashion darlings.”

“The official 2026 Met Gala livestream will be broadcast on Vogue.com and across Vogue's social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.”

“E! will provide dedicated red-carpet coverage via Live From E!: Met Gala 2026, available on cable television or streamed through Peacock, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, FuboTV, or Sling TV.”