2026 Met Gala: Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour Co-Chairs for Costume Art Theme
The 2026 Met Gala will feature Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour as co-chairs. The event, scheduled for May 4, will have a dress code that aligns with the Costume Art theme. Kidman, Beyoncé, Williams, and Wintour bring their unique styles and experiences to the gala, with Williams taking on the hosting role for the first time. The gala serves as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, with last year's event raising a record $31 million.
The gala will also have a host committee chaired by designer Anthony Vaccarello and filmmaker Zoë Kravitz. The committee includes a diverse group of musicians, dancers, actors, athletes, models, and artists who will add their flair to the event. Beyoncé, a frequent guest at the gala, is known for her show-stopping fashion choices that keep everyone eagerly awaiting her arrival on the red carpet.
The Costume Art theme for the 2026 Met Gala will explore the relationship between fashion and art throughout history. Curated by Andrew Bolton, the exhibit will showcase garments paired with art objects from the museum's collection. The thematic organization will highlight different body types and their representation in art, from the Naked Body to the Aging Body. The exhibit will be housed in new gallery space, emphasizing the significance of fashion in art history and contemporary culture.
Costume Art will open to the public on May 10, 2026, and run until January 10, 2027. The exhibit promises to offer a unique perspective on the intersection of fashion and art, providing visitors with a captivating experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.