Instagram/Beyoncé & Doja Cat & Lisa Celebrity The 2026 Met Gala returns May 4 with theme "Costume Art." Co-chaired by Beyoncé, Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman & Venus Williams. Live on E! May 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - The fashion industry's most anticipated night, the Met Gala, returns in 2026 to celebrate style and artistic expression. This glamorous event is scheduled for Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on the E! network. This year's theme, "Costume Art," highlights the fusion of art and fashion, bringing creativity off the canvas and onto the red carpet.