Met Gala 2026: All Eyes On Fashion'S Extravaganza Starring Beyoncé, Lisa, And More

Countdown to Fashion's Night of Nights

Get ready, fashionistas! Met Gala 2026 is about to light up the Big Apple with its star-studded lineup. Slated for the first Monday in May, this iconic event promises to deliver unforgettable style moments while supporting the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. As always, the gala will showcase fashion as its own form of art, with this year's theme aptly titled "Costume Art."

Who's Hosting the Glittering Affair?

The red carpet will be graced by some of the entertainment industry's biggest names, with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour serving as co-chairs. BLACKPINK's Lisa will be adding her signature flair to the host committee. Meanwhile, Ashley Graham, La La Anthony, and Cara Delevingne will guide viewers through the night's fashion-forward festivities, ensuring no sequin goes unnoticed.

“Rather than prioritizing fashion’s visuality, which often comes at the expense of the corporeal, ‘Costume Art’ privileges its materiality and the indivisible connection between our bodies and the clothes we wear.” – Andrew Bolton

B-Town Meets A-List: Bollywood's Debut

Bollywood is bringing its own shimmer to this year's Met Gala. Making his debut is none other than filmmaker Karan Johar, joining a star-studded list of attendees from India, including Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Alia Bhatt. These luminaries join the likes of Ranveer Singh, Isha Ambani, Natasha Poonawalla, and Manish Malhotra, adding a global touch to fashion's big night.

Tuning in to the Glamour

Mark your calendars for May 4 and grab some popcorn! The Met Gala red carpet kicks off at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and will be streamable on Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, among others. For fans across the globe, including those in India, Vogue’s YouTube channel will be broadcasting the event live at 3:30 a.m. IST on May 5.

Unveiling the Art of Fashion

This year’s exhibition is curated by Andrew Bolton, who promises an artistic dialogue between fashion and the human form. With "Costume Art," attendees can expect a showcase that highlights fashion's role as a dynamic piece of art history and its contemporary cultural significance. As Vanity Fair reveals, this event will underscore the importance of the dressed body within the realm of art, offering a fresh perspective on how fashion informs and embodies our humanity.