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All you Need to Know About 2026 Met Gala the Theme, Hosts, and More
Preparations for the 2026 Met Gala are underway, with early information now confirmed. The 2025 Met Gala’s theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,”and the dress code, “Tailored for You.”All the celebrities came in their own styles, still paying homage to the night’s theme. Rihanna for one, who arrived with her baby bump framed in a custom-tailored look that quickly became one of the most talked-about images of the evening. It was a night filled with memorable moments.
Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala: Getty images
Now, as anticipation starts to build again, here’s a breakdown of what’s been confirmed so far about the 2026 Met Gala, from the theme to the hosts and every detail about the event.
What is the Met Gala Theme?
2026 Met Gala’s theme; Costume Art: Getty images
On November 17, 2025, Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour announced the theme of the 2026 exhibition, as “Costume Art.” According to Bolton, the exhibition is inspired by “the centrality of the dressed body in the museum’s vast collection.” The 2026 Met Gala theme is focused on how central the human body is to the museum’s extensive fashion collection. The show will open the Met’s new permanent wing, and it’s designed to place fashion and art side by side.
2026 Met Gala’s theme; Costume Art: Getty images
The curator also told Vogue that one can’t fully appreciate fashion without acknowledging the body it was designed for, and that embracing this connection is a way to show fashion’s place as a true art form.
What is the Dress Code?
Vogue usually releases the dress code a few months after the theme is announced, so details for the 2026 Met Gala are still under wraps.
Who Will Chair the 2026 Met Gala
The co-chairs have not been announced. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are major sponsors of the 2026 Met Gala. Anna Wintour continues her role overseeing the gala. Expect more announcements about the gala’s co-chairs as the date gets closer. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026.