The MET Gala 2026 will be a grand event, celebrating fashion in all its forms. Know about the dress code, location, date and more. The dress code and theme for this year's event is Fashion Is Art. The event will also have a spring exhibition, namely titled Costume Art. It will happen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The date for the event has been scheduled for May 4, 2026. Curator Andrew Bolton noted, "It's a huge moment for the Costume Institute.