Met Gala 2026: Date, Theme 'Costume Art' And Star-Studded Guest List Revealed

New Delhi: The world's biggest fashion event, the Met Gala 2026, is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 4, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Celebrities from around the world will be seen showcasing their glamour on the red carpet. According to media reports, this year too, many Bollywood celebrities will be seen dazzling with their stylish looks and outfits on the red carpet.

Where will the event happen?

The Met Gala 2026, is scheduled to be held on the first Monday of May. This year, the event will begin on May 4, although it will be available in India on May 5. This grand event will take place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. 

What is the theme of Met Gala 2026?

The Met Gala has a different theme every year. The theme for the 2026 Met Gala is "Costume Art" and the dress code for celebrities is "Fashion Is Art." This time, the red carpet will showcase creativity in clothing no less than painting or art. The Met Gala red carpet will be live-streamed on Monday, starting at 6 pm In India, it will be available on May 5, starting at 3:30 am. It can be viewed on streaming platforms like Peacock, Hulu+Live TV, and Direct TV. Indian viewers can watch the event's red carpet live on Vogue's YouTube channel.

Will Karan Johar make his Met Gala debut this year?

Like every year, this year too many Bollywood celebrities will be seen flaunting their glamour on the red carpet of Met Gala. But this year producer-director Karan Johar will be making his red carpet debut at the event. 

Apart from Karan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, Isha Ambani, Natasha Poonawala, Manish Malhotra etc. will also be present. 

What is the Met Gala?

The Met Gala is a fundraising event held for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event celebrates stars and young creatives, who walk the red carpet in stylish looks. It began in 1948 as the Society Midnight Supper. Indian celebrities began participating in the event in 2017. Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone were the first Indian celebrities to make their debut at the event in 2017. Alia Bhatt made her debut in 2023. In 2025, Kiara Advani, Shah Rukh Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh attended.