There is good news in the world of fashion: Beyoncé was announced as one of the co-hosts of the Met Gala 2026marking its long-awaited return to the haute couture event for the first time in a decade.
The iconic superstar, 44, will join an all-star group of co-hosts, including acclaimed actress Nicole Kidmanthe tennis legend Venus Williams and the preeminent figure of fashion Anna Wintour.
Vogue confirmed the role of the hosts in the celebration of the spring exhibition of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, whose theme will be “Costume Art”.
Beyoncé’s appearance on the 2026 Met Gala carpet will be especially significant, as the singer has not attended the event since 2016.when she dazzled with a Givenchy Haute Couture at the “Manus x Machina” gala.
Since her debut in 2008, the artist has stepped onto the famous stairs seven times, turning each look into a cultural moment.
The theme “Costume Art” will explore the dynamics between clothing and the bodywith the exhibition curated by Andrew Bolton and organized around a range of body types, from the naked body to the pregnant body and the aging body.
In addition, the gala’s hosting committee will also feature names such as Sabrina Carpenter and Doja Cat. It was previously announced that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos will be the main donors financing the event, which will take place on May 4, 2026.
With this announcement, the 2026 Met Gala is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent years.
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