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When is Met Gala 2026?
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Date details for Met Gala 2026
- Day of week: Monday
- Full date: Monday, May 4, 2026
- Days remaining: 68
- Weeks remaining: 9
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About Met Gala
The Met Gala 2026 is on Monday, May 4th, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The theme for 2026 is 'Costume Art.'
History & Significance
The Met Gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Gala, has been an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute since 1948. Under the leadership of Anna Wintour since 1995, it has become fashion's biggest night, with elaborate themed outfits and celebrity attendance.
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