It’s nearly time for the Metropolitan Museum of Art to roll out the red carpet for the 2026 Met Gala. The dress code for tonight’s star-studded fundraiser for the Costume Institute is “Fashion Is Art,” in conjunction with the spring exhibition’s theme, “Costume Art.” The 2026 Met Gala is co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and, as always, Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour.
Attendees will begin hitting the iconic Met stairs on Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. ET. Coverage of the carpet from the official Vogue Met Gala livestream and other media outlets will begin at 6 p.m. ET. Here’s everything you need to know about tuning into the 2026 Met Gala.
When is the 2026 Met Gala?
The 2026 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 4.
Met Gala start time:
Met Gala red carpet coverage kicks off at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on May 4.
Met Gala channel:
The actual gala portion of the Met Gala isn’t actually filmed — guests even have to abide by a no-phone policy. But to watch your favorite celebrities hit the red carpet ahead of the gala, you can tune into the official Vogue Met Gala livestream (for free!) starting at 6 p.m. ET on YouTube (or right here on this page).
