Met Gala 2026 preparations and related events in New York

The Met Gala 2026 is scheduled to take place on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event serves as the official opening of the annual Costume Institute exhibition, focusing this year on the theme of "Costume Art." The gala functions as a platform to discuss identity, history, and society through the lens of fashion. Ahead of the main event, a pre-party hosted by Vogue took place at Madame Tussauds in New York. The pre-party featured various celebrities, designers, and business figures. Attendees showcased outfits blending vintage styles, haute couture, and experimental designs. The event is characterized by the organizers as an art-driven and theatrical presentation.