00:00The countdown to fashion's biggest night is officially on. Page Six is breaking down
00:04everything you need to know about the 2026 Met Gala, from the theme to the star-studded
00:09host and how to watch it all go down.
00:12First up, the basics. The Met Gala is the annual fundraiser for the Costume Institute
00:17at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it marks the opening of its spring exhibition.
00:22It's not just about jaw-dropping fashion, it's also big business. In 2025, the event
00:27pulled in a record-breaking $31 million. So, when is it happening this year? Mark
00:33your calendars, the 2026 Met Gala is set for Monday, May 4th. As always, it'll take
00:39over the first Monday in May, aka fashion's version of the Super Bowl.
00:43Now let's talk theme. The 2026 exhibition is titled Costume Art, and it's all about
00:49exploring how the dressed body has been depicted across 5,000 years of art. Expect everything
00:55from the naked body to the aging body, with fashion and art colliding in some seriously
01:00thought-provoking ways. Which brings us to the dress code. Fashion is art. Translation?
01:07This is your cue for celebrities to go full avant-garde. Subtle will not be the vibe.
01:13And speaking of celebrities, the hosts are major. This year's co-chairs are BeyoncĂŠ, Nicole
01:20Kidman, Venus Williams, and of course, Anna Wintour. They'll be joined by a massive host
01:26committee featuring names like Zoe Kravitz, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Angela Bassett,
01:31and Sam Smith, just to name a few. And yes, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos are stepping
01:37in as honorary chairs. The guest list itself? Always top secret, but typically around 450 A-listers
01:45from fashion, film, music, sports, and beyond. If you're wondering how to watch, the official
01:51livestream will be hosted by Vogue, kicking off at 6pm Eastern time across its digital
01:56platforms, including YouTube and TikTok. That's where you'll catch all the red carpet arrivals
02:01in real time. And if you're hoping to spot celebs before they hit the red carpet, keep
02:06an eye on hotspots like the Mark Hotel and the Carlisle, where stars famously get ready.
02:12Of course, if you want every look, every arrival, and every viral moment, Page Six has you covered.
02:18We'll be bringing you full night of coverage across our site, social channels, and YouTube.
02:23Because when it comes to the Met Gala, you won't want to miss a single outfit.
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