Met Gala 2026: The Met Gala 2026 will take place on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to confirm its position as the most important fashion event in the world. The red carpet will experience a creative explosion through this year’s theme “Costume Art” and its associated dress code “Fashion Is Art.
Filmmaker Karan Johar will make his first appearance at the Met Gala through his upcoming official Met Gala appearance. The well-known designer Manish Malhotra has confirmed his appearance by designing a custom outfit that matches the theme.
Johar will make his first public appearance which will feature his signature fashion style, so his debut will become a major highlight of the event because it will showcase Indian fashion designers to international audiences.
The Met Gala will feature Johar and multiple Indian celebrities who will show Indian culture. This will become the biggest Indian presence at the event.
The most eagerly awaited names include the following:
Additionally, speculation remains high around appearances by Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh, both of whom made headlines with their looks in previous editions.
Global star Priyanka Chopra, one of the most consistent Indian faces at the Met Gala, may skip the 2026 edition due to professional commitments, according to recent reports.
Her absence from the event would create a significant void because she has participated in iconic fashion displays since 2017.
Here are some confirmed names for the 2026 Met Gala host committee:
Additional committee members include:
Fashion enthusiasts in India can catch the live red carpet coverage on May 5 early morning (IST), streamed across global fashion platforms including Vogue’s digital channels.
This year’s theme is “Costume Art,” accompanied by the dress code “Fashion Is Art.”
In recent years, the cost of attending the Met Gala has increased significantly. In 2024, individual tickets were priced at $75,000, compared to $50,000 in 2023 and $35,000 in 2022. A standard 10-person table starts at $350,000.
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