Met Gala 2026: Celebrities, Red Carpet, Theme & More

Affectionately referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” the Met Gala 2026 is a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City that is held every year on the first Monday in May. The event welcomes stars, young creatives, and industry paragons. The 2026 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 4 and will celebrate the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, “Costume Art” The 2025 Met Gala theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” while the 2024 Met Gala theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”. Bookmark this page for the latest exhibition and gala updates, plus Vogue’s coverage of the biggest moments from past events.