Met Gala 2026 Live Streaming Video: Date, Theme, When and Where To Watch; Karan Johar Debut, Miss by Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra

"Fashion’s Biggest Night" is just hours away. The Met Gala 2026 will take place on Monday, May 4, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, USA, at 5:30 PM local time that is 3:30 AM in India the next day. This year’s event promises a deep dive into the intersection of fine art and fashion with a theme that invites bold, experimental interpretations. Met Gala 2026: Karan Johar Confirmed for Debut; Pregnant Deepika Padukone To Miss Event – Details Inside.

How To Watch Met Gala 2026 Live in India

While the event takes place on the evening of Monday, May 4 in New York, Indian viewers will need to tune in early morning on Tuesday, May 5. Here are the details for India:

- Met Gala 2026 Date in India: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

- Met Gala 2026 Time in India: Around 3:30 AM IST

- Where to Stream Met Gala 2026 in India: The Met Gala 2026 red carpet will be streamed live on the YouTube channel of Vogue. Global audiences can also catch coverage on streaming platforms like Peacock and Hulu + Live TV.

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Theme and Dress Code

The Met Gala 2026 will revolve around the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition theme, “Costume Art,” which explores over 5,000 years of fashion by pairing historic garments with iconic artworks from across the museum’s departments. With the official dress code titled “Fashion Is Art,” the event is expected to showcase bold, sculptural silhouettes and avant-garde interpretations inspired by art history, ranging from Renaissance masterpieces to Pop Art influences. Curated by Andrew Bolton, the exhibition also places strong emphasis on body positivity and inclusivity, highlighting diverse body types while celebrating the artistic evolution of fashion on one of the world’s most prestigious red carpets.

Beyoncé Leads Met Gala 2026 Guest Lineup

The Met Gala 2026 is powered by an impressive mix of celebrity influence and corporate backing, with co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour leading the event. Serving as honorary chairs are Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, reflecting the gala’s strong corporate presence. The host committee further adds global star power, featuring names like Lisa, Sabrina Carpenter, Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz, making it one of the most high-profile fashion gatherings of the year. The Devil Wears Prada 2 star Anne Hathaway is confirmed in the guest list, and so are K-pop stars Lisa, Rose and Jisoo. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Movie Review: Stunning Comeback by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt! ‘That's All’ (LatestLY Exclusive)

Indian Stars on Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet

India’s presence at the Met Gala 2026 continues to grow, with a mix of confirmed debuts and anticipated appearances adding to the excitement. Karan Johar is set to make his first-ever appearance, with Manish Malhotra designing a custom outfit that blends Indian craftsmanship with the “Costume Art” theme. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone will reportedly skip this year’s event, as she spends time with husband Ranveer Singh following their second pregnancy announcement. Regular attendee Natasha Poonawalla is expected to return with her signature high-fashion looks, alongside Reliance heir Isha Ambani, known for her elegant couture. Another Met Gala regular, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, will likely skip this year's do for promotions of her Amazon Prime Video series Citadel 2. Actress Alia Bhatt will also not be attending it, after rumours of her appearance.

Met Gala 2026 Details

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