Met Gala 2026 Complete Guide:Fashion’s most important event of the year, 2026 Met Gala is set to showcase extravagant fashion and top celebrities and innovative clothing designs.
The event, which Vogue hosts every year to benefit the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands as one of the most exclusive events that people worldwide watch.
Met Gala Date & Time (Country-Wise)
The Met Gala 2026 will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, following its tradition of being held on the first Monday of May.
- Red Carpet Start Time: Around 6:00 PM ET (3:30 AM IST, May 5)
Timings
- USA (ET): 6:00 PM
- India (IST): 3:30 AM (May 5)
- UK (BST): 11:00 PM
- UAE: 2:00 AM
- Australia (AEST): 8:00 AM
Celebrity arrivals typically continue for about two hours before the private gala dinner begins.
Met Gala 2026 Complete Guide: Venue
The event will be held at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
Specifically, it celebrates the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibition.
Met Gala 2026: Karan Johar Debut, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone Lead Indian Stars
Theme and Dress Code
The official theme for 2026 is “Costume Art” and the dress code for this year is “Fashion Is Art”
The exhibition explores the relationship between fashion, the human body, and artistic expression across centuries. Around 400 objects, including garments and artworks, will be showcased to highlight this connection.
Met Gala 2026 Complete Guide: Hosts and Co-Chairs
The 2026 Met Gala will be co-chaired by some of the most influential global icons:
- Beyoncé
- Nicole Kidman
- Venus Williams
- Anna Wintour
Additionally, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are serving as honorary chairs and sponsors.
Guest List
The Met Gala guest list is highly confidential, but several names have been confirmed or are expected:
Confirmed / Host Committee Members
- Doja Cat
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sam Smith
- Zoë Kravitz
- Gwendoline Christie
- Angela Bassett
Likely A-List Attendees
- Rihanna
- Zendaya
- Blake Lively
- Kendall Jenner
- Kardashian-Jenner family
Expected Indian Celebrities
- Deepika Padukone
- Alia Bhatt
- Ranveer Singh
Confirmed & Highly Anticipated Debuts
- Karan Johar (in Manish Malhotra)
- Sombre (in Valentino)
- Pavita Mondava (in custom Chanel)
Regulars / Expected Guests
- Rihanna
- A$AP Rocky
- Kim Kardashian
- Kendall Jenner
- Kylie Jenner
- Hailey Bieber
- Cardi B
- Lady Gaga
- Dua Lipa
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Alia Bhatt
- Isha Ambani
- Natasha Poonawalla
Notable Absences
- Deepika Padukone (reportedly skipping 2026 edition)
- Zendaya (reportedly absent despite past co-chair role)
Met Gala 2026 Complete Guide: Sponsors
- Condé Nast / Vogue
- Luxury fashion brands
- Global premium sponsors
- Costume Institute partners
Live Streaming & Platforms
Official Livestream: Vogue’s website, YouTube & social platforms
Red Carpet Coverage: E! News and global media outlets
Indian viewers can tune in from 3:30 AM IST on May 5, 2026.
Tickets & Entry Cost
The Met Gala is strictly invite-only, with extremely high entry costs approximate ticket price (2026): $100,000 per seat. Fashion houses often purchase tables and invite celebrities as their guests.
Strict Rules Guests Must Follow
The exclusivity comes with strict rules:
- No phones inside
- No smoking
- No touching artworks
- Age restriction (18+)
