2026 Met Gala

Mark your calendars for Monday, May 4, 2026, as New York’s grandest fashion night slams the red carpet back at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue. Known formally as the Costume Institute Benefit, this annual gala—helmed by Vogue and under the watchful eye of Anna Wintour—raises vital funds for the Met’s Costume Institute and marks the opening of its spring exhibition.

Set beneath the museum’s majestic architecture, the evening unfolds with a high-glamour cocktail hour, an artful procession through the latest Costume Institute show, and an exquisite formal dinner, all staged to captivate global media and cultural insiders.

Each year, an evocative theme sets the tone—informed by art, history, or social movement. Guests respond with outfits that range from haute couture to radical cultural statements, transforming the evening into a living fashion exhibition.

Attendance is strictly invite-only, with tickets rumored to reach six figures—an entry to the after-party included. No phones are…