Met Gala 2026 – Where to watch, stream fashion's biggest night
Several A-listers, from Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman to Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor, will bring their sartorial best for the gala's "Costume Art" theme.
Edward SegarraForget about May flowers. It's Met Gala Monday, and the fashion is in full bloom.
Hollywood royalty, from Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman to Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor, will hit the red carpet in their sartorial best for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala.
This year's theme, dubbed "Costume Art," and corresponding "Fashion is Art" dress code will challenge stars to channel their avant-garde side with fashion-forward looks that highlight the intrinsic artistry of style and dress-making.
As with previous years, Vogue's global editorial director Anna Wintour will oversee the star-studded extravaganza as lead chairperson. Joining her are celebrity co-chairs Beyoncé, Kidman and tennis icon Venus Williams.
Don't want to miss out on all the fierce fashion? Here's how you can watch the Met Gala in real time. And be sure to rate your favorite looks with USA Today's Style Meter!
When is the Met Gala 2026?
Held on the first Monday of May, the 2026 Met Gala will take place May 4.
When does the Met Gala start? Where to watch Met Gala 2026 red carpet
The 2026 Met Gala livestream will be hosted exclusively by Vogue, both on its official website and across its various digital platforms (including YouTube and TikTok).
The broadcast, helmed by hosts Ashley Graham, La La Anthony and Cara Delevingne, begins at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
Additionally, the E! network will air its own red-carpet special from 6 to 9 p.m. ET/3 to 6 p.m. PT, providing viewers with expert commentary on the night's hottest looks. A separate livestream, beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT, will also be available to viewers across E!'s social platforms and on the E! Online website.
Who is hosting Met Gala 2026?
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to serve as co-chairs for the 2026 Met Gala alongside gala leader Anna Wintour.
Vogue also announced that designer Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz will co-chair the Met Gala Host Committee for 2026 with members Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Lisa, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor and more stars.