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The Met Gala 2026 starts tonight in New York at 3 p.m. PT, 6 p.m. ET. The theme, “Costume Art,” invites A-list celebrities to interpret fashion as embodied art. Get the livestream details, guest list intel, and everything to know about fashion’s biggest night.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Date and Time: Monday, May 4, 2026, red carpet begins at 6 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. PT
- Theme: “Costume Art” paired with dress code “Fashion is Art,” allowing creative freedom
- Co-Chairs: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour lead this year’s committee
- Watch Live: Vogue livestream on YouTube and TikTok with hosts Ashley Graham, La La Anthony, and Cara Delevingne
What Time Is the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Tonight
The red carpet kicks off at 6 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. PT on Monday, May 4. Tonight marks fashion’s most anticipated evening, when celebrities ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s iconic steps in their “Fashion is Art” interpretations. The livestream coverage will be hosted by Vogue across digital platforms, ensuring fans worldwide can watch every glamorous entrance.
This timing aligns with the Costume Institute’s permanent gallery debut, a 12,000-square-foot space designed to showcase fashion as a central art form. Emma Chamberlain returns as red carpet correspondent, bringing her signature energy to tonight’s fashion commentary. Directors and production partners have crafted an immersive livestream experience for viewers.
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Understanding “Costume Art” and “Fashion Is Art” Dress Code
The theme “Costume Art” celebrates fashion’s relationship with fine art, presenting garments alongside paintings and sculptures across 5,000 years of artistic history. Curator Andrew Bolton called this exhibition “transformative,” emphasizing that The Met’s commitment to fashion as art marks a cultural shift. The dress code, “Fashion is Art,” intentionally leaves room for radical creative interpretation rather than literal artwork recreation.
Guests are encouraged to treat clothing as artistic expression, using the body as canvas. The exhibition focuses on three thematic body types: those commonly represented in art, often-overlooked forms like aging and pregnant bodies, and universal anatomical bodies. This inclusive vision signals a major departure from traditional Met Gala constraints, giving celebrities unprecedented freedom to push boundaries.
Where to Watch Met Gala 2026 Livestream Tonight
Vogue hosts the exclusive livestream on YouTube, TikTok, and Vogue.com. The coverage begins at 6 p.m. EDT, 3 p.m. PDT. Ashley Graham, La La Anthony, and Cara Delevingne will guide viewers through all major moments with Emma Chamberlain providing red carpet analysis. E! Network also offers coverage through its “Live From E!: Met Gala 2026” broadcast on Peacock.
| Livestream Source | Platform |
| Vogue | YouTube, TikTok, Vogue.com |
| E! Network | Peacock streaming service |
| Start Time (ET) | 6:00 p.m. EDT |
| Start Time (PT) | 3:00 p.m. PDT |
“What connects every curatorial department at The Met is fashion, or the dressed body. Even the nude is never naked. It’s always inscribed with cultural values and ideas.”
— Andrew Bolton, Curator, Costume Institute
Who Will Attend The 2026 Met Gala Tonight
Tonight’s guest list includes A-list celebrities and high-fashion icons rumored to attend. Rihanna, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour are among confirmed attendees. Celebrity attendees predicted include Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Doja Cat, Misty Copeland, and international stars. Sabrina Carpenter, Zoë Kravitz, and A’ja Wilson serve on the hosting committee, adding energy to tonight’s red carpet.
The Metropolitan Museum’s decision to feature three body types in the exhibition influences guest styling choices. Celebrities are expected to challenge conventional beauty standards through their fashion interpretations. First-time attendees will experience the museum’s newly renovated galleries alongside returning favorites known for groundbreaking Met Gala moments.
What Can Fans Expect from the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Moments
Tonight promises sculptural silhouettes that reshape the body and gallery-worthy installations worn as fashion. The “Fashion is Art” dress code will showcase dramatic interpretations inspired by painting and art history. Designers are expected to experiment with form, color, and conceptual expression in ways that previous themed galas never allowed. Red carpet surprises will likely include unexpected collaborations and daring statement pieces.
The livestream will capture every moment celebrities interact with the museum’s monumental steps. Fashion commentary will focus on how each look interprets the dress code’s open-ended themes. Viewers can expect real-time reactions from hosts as celebrities reveal whether their outfits emphasize artistic form, symbolic expression, or conceptual risk-taking. Tonight’s red carpet will likely rank among the most visually daring Met Gala moments ever documented.
Sources
- Vogue – Official livestream host and Met Gala coverage platform for 2026
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Exhibition details and Costume Institute information
- People Magazine – Theme explanation and celebrity attendance verification
