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May 4, 2026
MET Gala 2026: Theme, Hosts, and How to Watch One of Fashion's Biggest Events
For fashion lovers, the first Monday in May is one of the most important nights of the year: it's the day of the MET Gala, also known as the...
TL;DR
- The MET Gala 2026 is scheduled for the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
- The theme for the year is 'Fashion is Art,' and the exhibition is titled 'Custom Art,' exploring the connection between clothing and the body.
- The event serves as a fundraiser for the MET's Costume Institute, which became part of the museum in 1946.
- In 2025, the gala raised a record $31 million.
- This year's hosts include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour.
- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are the main financiers and honorary chairs, drawing protests from social organizations concerned about Amazon's labor practices.
- The exhibition will be held in the newly renovated 1,000-square-meter Condé Nast Galleries.
- Live streaming will be available on the MET's official website starting at 6:30 PM and on Vogue's YouTube channel from 5:00 PM, with hosts Ashley Graham, Cara Delevingne, and La La Anthony.