Everything you need to know ahead of Monday's party
The Boston Globe • • general
Key Points:
- The 2026 Met Gala, themed “Fashion is Art” and inspired by the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition “Costume Art,” will take place on May 4, marking fashion’s major annual fundraising event for the museum’s Costume Institute.
- Anna Wintour will co-chair the gala for the first time since stepping down as Vogue editor-in-chief, joined by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams as co-chairs.
- The event is invitation-only and strictly controls photography and video inside, but Vogue will livestream the red carpet on multiple digital platforms starting at 6 p.m., with hosts including Cara Delevingne and Emma Chamberlain.
- E! will also broadcast a red carpet special featuring a panel of co-hosts, providing additional coverage of arrivals and festivities.
- The gala’s host committee, which offers a preview of attendees, features a diverse group of celebrities and influencers such as Alex Consani, Angela Bassett, Jeff Bezos, Doja Cat, Zoë Kravitz, and many others supporting the event.
