Met Gala 2026 Guest List Confirmed! Anne Hathaway, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Rose, Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Jenner and More
The 2026 Met Gala marks a historic return for Beyonce as co-chair alongside stars like Nicole Kidman and LISA, celebrating the Costume Art theme in New York City. The high-profile guest list features a mix of global icons, including Sabrina Carpenter and Karan Johar, as the event debuts the museum's new Conde Montrose Nast Galleries.
The 2026 Met Gala is set to take place tonight, May 4, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year’s theme, "Costume Art," focuses on fashion as a form of fine art, coinciding with the opening of the museum’s new Conde Montrose Nast Galleries. The event is headlined by a distinguished group of co-chairs: Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos serving as honorary chairs. Met Gala 2026 Live Streaming Video: Date, Theme, When and Where To Watch; Karan Johar Debut, Miss by Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra.
Confirmed Co-Chairs and Committee Members for Met Gala 2026
The official guest list is anchored by the host committee, which includes some of the biggest names in entertainment and fashion. Zoe Kravitz and Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello are serving as committee co-chairs.
Other high-profile figures officially confirmed through their committee roles include:
Music Icons: BLACKPINK Lisa, Rose Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Sam Smith, and Teyana Taylor.
Film and Television: Anne Hathaway, Elizabeth Debecki, Gwendoline Christie, and Lena Dunham.
Fashion and Sports: Models Paloma Elsesser, Alex Consani, and Lauren Wasser, alongside WNBA star A’ja Wilson and principal dancer Misty Copeland.
Art and Creative Figures: Artist Anna Weyant, singer Yseult, and Vogue’s Chloe Malle.
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Met Gala 2026: Expected Celebrity Arrivals and Rumours
While the Met Gala is famous for its surprise arrivals, several stars are widely anticipated to walk the red carpet. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expected to return, alongside Zendaya, who has become a staple of the event. The Kardashian-Jenner family, specifically Kim, Kendall, and Kylie, are also reportedly on the guest list.
Speculation remains high for other major names, including Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Nicki Minaj. Additionally, industry reports suggest a strong international presence, with expected appearances from Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Karan Johar, and members of BTS.
Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Livestream and Hosting Duties
The red carpet is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM ET. Fans can follow the fashion through the official digital livestream, which features a dedicated hosting team to provide live commentary and interviews.
The 2026 livestream hosts include:
Ashley Graham
Cara Delevingne
La La Anthony
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Met Gala 2026 Theme and Exhibition
Under the direction of curator Andrew Bolton, the "Costume Art" exhibition explores 5,000 years of the "dressed body." The display is organised into thematic categories, such as "The Abstract Body" and "The Pregnant Body," illustrating how clothing serves as a medium for artistic expression beyond its functional use.
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