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Met Gala 2026: Venus Williams Hosts 'Costume Art' Theme

4/21/2026

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Met Gala 2026 Preview

The Met Gala 2026 will occur on May 4, hosted by Venus Williams, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour.
The event raises funds for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and raised a record $31 million last year.
This year's theme, “Costume Art,” will examine the relationship between clothing and art over 5,000 years.
The gala will celebrate the opening of the new Condé M. Nast Galleries, increasing fashion visibility in the museum.
Jeff Bezos and his wife will serve as honorary chairs for the event.

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Met Gala Livestream Launch

The 2026 Met Gala will feature a livestream hosted by Vogue, YouTube, and TikTok.
The red carpet livestream starts on May 4 at 11 PM UK time.
The hosts are Ashley Graham, La La Anthony, and Cara Delevingne.
Emma Chamberlain, the red carpet correspondent, will return.
Full Day Productions, Feed the Animals, and Dream Machine are partnering with Vogue for the event.

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Met Gala 2026 Preview

The Met Gala 2026 will occur on May 4, hosted by Venus Williams, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour.
The event raises funds for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and raised a record $31 million last year.
This year's theme, “Costume Art,” will examine the relationship between clothing and art over 5,000 years.
The gala will celebrate the opening of the new Condé M. Nast Galleries, increasing fashion visibility in the museum.
Jeff Bezos and his wife will serve as honorary chairs for the event.

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