Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Cher Lead Star-Studded 2026 Met Gala

On May 5, 2026, the Met Gala took place in New York City, supporting the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with the theme 'costume art.' Co-chairs for the event were Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Beyoncé arrived with Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy, dressed in a custom gown by Olivier Rousteing. Rihanna donned a custom Maison Margiela dress alongside A$AP Rocky in Chanel. This Gala marked Anna Wintour's first appearance since departing from Vogue, wearing a custom Chanel outfit. Other notable guests included Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Joshua Henry performed Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody.' Highlights included striking looks from Heidi Klum, Bad Bunny, and Aariana Rose Philip, the first wheelchair user to attend the Gala.