Fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala will take place on May 5, 2026 (Australian time) at the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art and we finally know what the theme is.
Plus, Australia’s own Nicole Kidman will be acting as co-chair this year, alongside some other well-known celebrities.
Below is everything you need to know about the 2026 Met Gala.
What is the Met Gala 2026 theme?
This year’s theme will celebrate the spring exhibition ‘Costume Art’ featuring nearly 400 objects spanning some 5,000 years of art history.
‘Costume Art’ includes the Costume Institute’s archive of elaborate fashion pieces, paired with Western art that depicts the human body.
“I wanted to focus on the centrality of the dressed body within the museum, connecting artistic representations of the body with fashion as an embodied art form,” Costume Institute curator Andrew said in a statement.
“Focusing primarily on Western art from prehistory to the present, the show will explore artistic representations of the dressed body, pairing fashions and artworks from the museum’s vast collection to highlight the inherent relationship between clothing and the body,” read a post from the Costume Institute.
What is the Met Gala 2026 dress code?
Yes, the dress code and theme are technically different, however, both influence the other.
The theme rather informs celebrity attendees on what to wear as they walk the famed steps. Vogue has revealed the Met Gala dress code for this year will be “Fashion is Art.”
Such pieces of inspiration could include The Winged Victory of Samothrace (above) or Michelangelo’s David.
Who are the Met Gala 2026 co-chairs?
The co-chairs for the 2026 Met Gala are Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Venus Williams, and of course, Anna Wintour. Following the announcement, Nicole, 58, took to Instagram to write, “See you in May!”
Last year, the co-chairs included Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams.
Who are the Met Gala 2026 Costume Institute Benefit host committee and co-chairs?
The 2026 co-chairs are Belgian fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello, and The Batman actress Zoe Kravitz.
There are almost 30 celebrities on the committee board, with varying backgrounds in music, acting, modeling, sport, and more. One member of particular interest is Chloe Malle, who is the Head of Editorial Content for Vogue US. Below is a list of all the committee members.
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Elizabeth Debicki
- Doja Cat
- Alex Consani
- Lisa
- Lena Dunham
- Gwendoline Christie
- Angela Bassett
- Adut Akech
- Sinead Burke
- Misty Copeland
- Palmoa Elsesser
- Rebecca Hall
- Chloe Malle
- Aimee Mullins
- Tschabalala Self
- Amy Sherald
- Sam Smith
- Teyana Taylor
- Lauren Wasser
- Anna Weyant
- Chase Sui Wonders
- A’ja Wilson
- Yseult
When is the Met Gala 2026 in Australia?
For those of us in Australia, the Met Gala will take place on the morning of Tuesday May 5.
Where to watch the 2026 Met Gala in Australia:
The best way to watch the 2026 Met Gala will be via live stream via Vogue or E! News. Coverage will typically begin at 8.00am AEST.
