Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour will serve as the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs, Vogue confirmed on December 10. The announcement immediately elevated anticipation for fashion’s most closely watched night, which will take place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York next May.
The appointment of the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs brings together four figures whose influence spans music, film, sports, and fashion leadership, signaling a high-profile and wide-reaching edition of the annual fundraiser for the Met’s Costume Institute.
A Major Announcement for Fashion’s Biggest Night
At the 2026 #MetGala, the @MetMuseum will celebrate its spring Met Costume Institute exhibition, titled “Costume Art.” Set to host the fête? Major forces from the worlds of entertainment, sport, and, of course, fashion. @Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, and @VenusWilliams will serve as… pic.twitter.com/Svx61K0eUu
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) December 10, 2025
According to Vogue, the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs will oversee the gala tied to the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, titled Costume Art. The exhibition will be curated by Andrew Bolton and will explore the relationship between clothing and the human body, examining how fashion functions as a physical and artistic extension of the wearer.
The Met Gala, held annually on the first Monday in May, serves as the Costume Institute’s chief source of funding, supporting exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, and long-term operations. The 2026 event will take place on May 4.
Beyoncé Set for Met Gala Return After a Decade
Beyoncé is set to attend the Met Gala next year for the first time in 10 years, this time as a co-chair for the event. pic.twitter.com/wm1pHB0ZRI
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 10, 2025
For Beyoncé, the role marks her return to the Met Gala after a 10-year absence. The singer last attended in 2016 during the “Manus x Machina” exhibition, where she wore Givenchy Haute Couture. Since making her debut at the gala in 2008, Beyoncé has attended seven times, often delivering some of the event’s most talked-about looks.
Her appointment as one of the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs is significant, as it elevates her presence from guest to one of the event’s leading figures.
Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams Bring Experience to the Role
Nicole Kidman will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala!!!!!! Everybody cheers!!!! pic.twitter.com/HAUEIeIacY
— Mar (@_martremblay) December 10, 2025
Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are both longtime Met Gala attendees and were present at the 2025 event, themed “Superfine.” Kidman appeared in sculptural, vintage-inspired Balenciaga, while Williams wore a custom Lacoste ensemble that referenced her tennis career through a skirt, polo, and cape.
Their continued involvement reflects their standing as Met Gala regulars. As 2026 Met Gala co-chairs, both women bring years of experience with the event and its evolving fashion narratives.
Anna Wintour’s Continued Influence on the Met Gala
Anna Wintour’s inclusion among the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs maintains her central role in shaping the event. Though she recently stepped down as Vogue’s editor-in-chief after 37 years, Wintour continues to guide the Met Gala’s creative and institutional direction.
Under her leadership, the Met Gala has grown into a global cultural spectacle, blending fashion, celebrity, and museum fundraising into a single televised moment each year.
Exhibition Details: “Costume Art”
The theme for the 2026 Met Gala has been revealed to be ‘Costume Art.’ pic.twitter.com/NI8tYcWAM7
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 17, 2025
The Costume Art exhibition will explore the human body as fashion’s foundation, organizing the show into thematic categories such as the naked body, the pregnant body, and the aging body. The exhibition will feature historical and contemporary pieces drawn from the Met’s permanent collection.
It will also mark the first exhibition held in the newly opened Condé M. Nast Galleries, a nearly 12,000-square-foot space adjacent to the museum’s Great Hall. The show will run from May 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027.
Host Committee and Additional Participants
Vogue also announced that fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello and actor Zoë Kravitz will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala Host Committee. Confirmed members include Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Paloma Elsesser, LISA, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor, A’ja Wilson, and Yseult. Additional host committee members are expected to be named later.
With the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs now confirmed, attention will soon turn to the event’s official dress code, which has yet to be announced.
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