Met Gala Reveals 2026 A-List Co-Chairs
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams will serve as co-chairs for the 2026 Met Gala. The annual benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art will operate under the previously announced theme, "Fashion is Art."
- The role of a co-chair extends beyond hosting and includes fundraising, promoting the event, and curating the exclusive guest list and menu alongside Anna Wintour. - This marks Beyoncé's first appearance at the gala in a decade; her last attendance was in 2016 for the "Manus x Machina" theme, where she wore a notable latex Givenchy gown. - Nicole Kidman is a veteran co-chair, having previously held the position in 2003 and 2005. At the 2023 gala, she famously re-wore the pink feathered Chanel Haute Couture gown from her 2004 Chanel No. 5 commercial. - Venus Williams's appointment follows a trend of tennis superstars co-chairing the event, including her sister Serena Williams in 2019, Naomi Osaka in 2021, and Roger Federer in 2023. - The "Fashion is Art" theme corresponds to the Costume Institute's spring exhibition, "Costume Art," which will juxtapose nearly 400 garments and artworks from across The Met's collection. - The gala is the primary source of funding for the Costume Institute's annual operations, including its exhibitions, publications, and acquisitions. The 2024 event set a fundraising record, raising nearly $26 million. - The event will also celebrate the inauguration of the museum's new 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries, which will become the permanent space for the Costume Institute's spring exhibitions. - Honorary Chairs for the evening will be Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, whose sponsorship supports the exhibition and the benefit.
