The Met Gala is never just a red carpet. It’s more of a cultural moment where fashion, art, and celebrity collide in the most extravagant way possible. As the 2026 Met Gala approaches, anticipation is already building around who will show up, what they’ll wear, and how this year’s theme will translate into unforgettable looks. With a packed guest list that blends regulars and rumored A-listers, the night promises to deliver the kind of viral, fashion-defining moments only the Met Gala can create.
Met Gala 2026 Theme & Dress Code
The theme of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring 2026 exhibition is “Costume Art,” which Vogue previously announced. Based on that theme, the dress code for the 2026 Met Gala is “Fashion Is Art.”
This theme will explore the relationship between fashion and the human body. The exhibition will dive into representations of the body in art, aging and maternity in fashion, and broaden concepts of anatomy and identity.
2026 Met Gala Schedule
Fashion’s biggest night will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The museum has stated that red carpet arrivals will start around 5:30 p.m. ET. Official red carpet coverage will kick off around 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT.
The 2026 Met Gala live stream will be available via Vogue’s various digital platforms, which include YouTube and TikTok. The livestream will start around 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT.
We will see Ashley Graham, La La Anthony, and Cara Delevingne serve as hosts. Emma Chamberlain will be back to serve as Red Carpet Correspondent.
Which Celebrities Are Confirmed to Attend the Met Gala 2026?
Each year, Anna Wintour selects co-chairs to host the event with her. For the 2026 Met Gala, she has selected Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams. That means this trio of women will be in attendance, which marks the first time Beyoncé will attend the Met Gala since 2016.
In addition to these big names, the 2026 Met Gala host committee is co-chaired by Zoë Kravitz and Anthony Vaccarello. Everyone on the host committee is expected to be in attendance, which includes:
- Adut Akech
- Aimee Mullins
- A’ja Wilson
- Alex Consani
- Amy Sherald
- Angela Bassett
- Anna Weyant
- Chase Sui Wonders
- Chloe Malle
- Doja Cat
- Elizabeth Debicki
- Gwendoline Christie
- Lauren Wasser
- Lena Dunham
- LISA
- Lauren Wasser
- Misty Copeland
- Paloma Elsesser
- Rebecca Hall
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sam Smith
- Sinéad Burke
- Teyana Taylor
- Tschabalala Self
- Yseult
What Celebrities Are Rumored to Be Attending the 2026 Met Gala?
While we have the confirmed celebrities attending above, we should see even more A-List celebrities making their way to the 2026 Met Gala red carpet. This is a chance to show off their wild looks.
The Met Gala always has some familiar faces, like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who may be the queen and king of the Met. We also see the Jenners and Hailey Bieber arrive together on the red carpet. Cardi B can always be seen on the red carpet sporting an amazing look.
You’d expect some big names over the past year to be making an appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, like “Heated Rivalry” stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, who are always turning heads on the red carpets.
Here is a list of everyone rumored to be on the guest list for the Met Gala 2026:
- Anne Hathaway
- A$AP Rocky
- Bad Bunny
- Chappell Roan
- Connor Storrie
- Doechii
- Dua Lipa
- Emma Stone
- Hailey Bieber
- Hudson Williams
- Jacob Elordi
- Jenna Ortega
- Jennie
- Kendall Jenner
- Kylie Jenner
- Lady Gaga
- Laura Harrier
- Mia Goth
- Pharrell Williams
- Rihanna
- Serena Williams
- Zendaya
Who are you hoping makes an appearance at the 2026 Met Gala?
