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May has arrived, which means the 2026 Met Gala, the biggest fashion event of the year, is here. <\/p>\n
On May 4, stars who scored a coveted invite will pose on the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dressed in designer outfits that reflect the theme: \u201cCostume Art.\u201d Beyonc\u00e9, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will be leading by example, following the \u201cFashion Is Art\u201d dress code as this year\u2019s co-chairs<\/a>, along with Anna Wintour. <\/p>\n The Beyhive is highly anticipating the music icon\u2019s appearance as she hasn\u2019t attended the extravagant event since 2016. Other stars who are expected to walk the Met\u2019s grand steps are host committee co-chairs Anthony Vaccarello and Zo\u00eb Kravitz, as well as fellow members Sabrina Carpenter, Teyana Taylor, Lena Dunham, Misty Copeland, A\u2019ja Wilson, Doja Cat, Sam Smith, Agela Bassett, Chase Sui Wonders and more. Jeff Bezos and Lauren S\u00e1nchez Bezos are honorary chairs. <\/p>\n TODAY\u2019s Sheinelle Jones will be on the red carpet to chat with the celebs as they enter the museum. <\/p>\n So, how will all the guests interpret the theme and execute the dress code? Well, according to Vogue<\/a>, the event will highlight the \u201ccentrality of the dressed body.\u201d <\/p>\n That broad description will surely lead to elaborate outfits and a few dramatic reveals. Want to make sure you don\u2019t miss any of the must-see arrivals? Find out how to watch the 2026 Met Gala red carpet livestream, below. <\/p>\n Every year, the Met Gala, dubbed the biggest night in fashion, is held on the first Monday in May. The 2026 Met Gala is taking place on May 4. <\/p>\n The first group of stars will begin to strut up the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps when the red carpet opens at 3 p.m. PT\/ 6 p.m. ET. <\/p>\n Every year, the Met Gala is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and acts as a fundraiser for the museum. The proceeds from the event go to the Costume Institute, helping fund its exhibitions, publications, acquisitions and operations, according to Vogue<\/a>. <\/p>\n This year\u2019s exhibition, featuring the \u201cCostume Art\u201d theme, will be open from May 10 through Jan. 10, 2027. <\/p>\nWhen Is the 2026 Met Gala? <\/h2>\n
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