Met Gala 2026: Theme, Live Stream Details, and Red Carpet Schedule Revealed

The Met Gala 2026 is set to dazzle fashion enthusiasts and pop culture fans alike, following the highly anticipated release of The Devil Wears Prada 2. As one of the most exclusive events in the fashion calendar, the annual Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art promises another unforgettable night.

The Met Gala, often dubbed Fashion’s Oscar night, is a major fundraiser hosted by the Met and chaired by industry legend Anna Wintour. While invitations are highly coveted, the event remains accessible to the public through live broadcasts of the red carpet.

Met Gala 2026 Theme: “Costume Art”

This year’s exhibition theme is “Costume Art,” with the dress code interpreted as “Fashion is Art.” Attendees and their stylists are tasked with translating this theme into their red carpet looks, adding an extra layer of creativity and competition to the night.

How to Watch the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Live

For those eager to catch the action as it happens, the red carpet will be streamed live on multiple platforms:

• Vogue’s website, YouTube, and TikTok channels, starting at 6 p.m. ET.
• E! Network will also broadcast the red carpet live on TV, beginning at 6 p.m. ET.

Met Gala 2026 Co-Chairs and Honorary Guests

The 2026 Met Gala will be co-chaired by a powerhouse lineup of industry icons and celebrities:

• Anna Wintour, former Vogue editor-in-chief and longtime Met Gala staple, will co-chair the event for the first time since stepping down from her role at Vogue.
• Beyoncé marks her first Met Gala appearance in a decade, joining Wintour as a co-chair.
• Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams round out the co-chair roster.
• Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, serve as honorary co-chairs for the 2026 gala.

The Met Gala 2026 promises to be a night of artistic expression, star power, and high fashion, with viewers around the world tuning in to witness the spectacle.