The Met Gala 2026 took place on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City as a Costume Institute benefit celebrating the 'Costume Art' exhibition with a 'Fashion is art' dress code. Verified attendees included Beyoncé, Rihanna, and others in notable outfits, while many celebrity appearances remain unverified from single sources. Philanthropy from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos supported the event with a $10 million contribution.