The Met Gala is one of the most-awaited fashion events. The latest edition of the gala is just around the corner, and there are many reports surrounding it. This year, unfortunately, we will not be getting the opportunity to see any Indian star like Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt or Deepika Padukone on the red carpet. However, the event will grab many eyeballs and here’s everything you need to know about it. Read on.
India Timings
First and foremost, the Met Gala 2026 will air in India on May 5, Tuesday, at 3: 30 AM. You can watch it on platforms like Hulu, Peacock and Vogue’s official YouTube handle. For the unversed, the Met Gala takes place in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, every year.
Theme
As per the reports, this year’s Met Gala theme is Creative Art, and the idea is inspired by the museum’s recent spring exhibition. As per the reports, around 400 dresses will be on display this year. The dress code for the Met Gala 2026 is Fashion is Art, and it will be interesting to see how celebrities show up, keeping in mind the theme.
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The Hosts For The Night
Anna Wintour has announced three stars as the co-chairs for the star-studded evening. They are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams.
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Many celebrities like Lisa, Jennie, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, and Lena Dunham, among others, have been confirmed to attend the event. However, Indian stars like Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt are reportedly confirmed to be skipping the event this year. Isha Ambani, Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra are some Indian celebrities who will walk the Met Gala 2026 red carpet this year.