It’s never too soon to start looking ahead to the Met Gala ! With 2026’s event about five months away, read on for everything you need to know about fashion’s biggest night—from the theme to the co-chairs, (possible) guest list, and more.

What is the Met Gala?

The Met Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It has traditionally been timed to mark the opening of the department’s spring fashion exhibition. Year after year, the event raises eight-figure sums, but in 2025, museum officials reported the biggest gross in the starry, storied event’s 77-year history: some $31 million.

When will the Met Gala 2026 take place?

The 2026 Met Gala is set for Monday, May 4. (In the interim, you can still revisit any moments you might have mis

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