Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet | Fashion's Most Sparkling Night In Pictures

As the Met Gala kicked off for 2026, celebrities from across the globe, ranging from actors to fashion designers to sportspersons, graced the red carpet, styled in accordance with this year's theme, "Fashion Is Art". While some stars were hailed for their interpretation, others stunned the audience with their sartorial choices. Nevertheless, the gala that is organised annually as a fundraising event to support the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, drew curiosity and awe worldwide. Here are some glimpses from the star-studded event.

Updated on: 5 May 2026 2:18 pm

Published at: 5 May 2026 1:51 pm

Beyoncé at 2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition

Jay-Z, from left, Beyoncé, and, Blue Ivy Carter arrive at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Kim Kardashian arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Katy Perry arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Madonna arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Mark Hotel

Sudha Reddy departs The Mark Hotel prior to attending The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

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Naomi Osaka arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Bad Bunny arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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María Zardoya at 2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition

María Zardoya arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Gwendoline Christie at Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute benefit gala

Gwendoline Christie arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Eileen Gu arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Emma Chamberlain arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Luke Evans arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Natasha Poonawalla

Natasha Poonawalla arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Karan Johar

Karan Johar arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Ananya Birla

Ananya Birla arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Simone Ashley

Simone Ashley arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Camila Morrone arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Anderson .Paak arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Connor Storrie arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Janelle Monae arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Hudson Williams arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Heidi Klum arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Lisa arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Misty Copeland arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Anok Yai arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Maya Hawke arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Blake Lively

Blake Lively arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Rihanna

Rihanna arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Rachel Sennott

Rachel Sennott arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Beyoncé

Beyoncé arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Tessa Thompson

Tessa Thompson arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Ciara

Ciara arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Cardi B

Marc Jacobs, from left, Cardi B and Char Defrancesco arrive at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Loïk Gomez

Loïk Gomez arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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2026 MET Gala Costume Art exhibition-Jordan Roth

Jordan Roth arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition in New York. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP