Beyoncé, Bezos, baubles and bustiers: What to know about the 2026 Met Gala

NEW YORK (AP) – It’s nearly upon us: The Met Gala is back on May 4. This year’s broad dress code, “Fashion is Art,” promises to produce some truly flamboyant ensembles when stars make their way up the carpeted museum steps. None other than Beyoncé is co-chairing, along with Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Vogue’s Anna Wintour. The gala is a huge fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Last year it brought in more than $31 million, another record sum. Speaking of record sums: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are footing much of the bill as lead sponsors and honorary chairs.

[Context: The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.]

[Fact Check: Beyoncé will be co-chairing the 2026 Met Gala along with other celebrities.]