The Met Gala 2026 is finally here, and speculation about who will attend and what they will wear for the 'Fashion Is Art' theme is rapidly increasing. As usual, fake and alleged lists of confirmed guests have been circulating on social media, but the true attendees will only be known once they are spotted arriving at their hotels on the day of the event.
Confirmed Guests for the Met Gala 2026
This year, the confirmed guest list includes prominent names such as Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Sam Smith, Doja Cat, and LISA. While some of these celebrities are likely to attend, others may be less certain. Reports have already surfaced that Zendaya will not be present, but this remains unconfirmed. Here is the full list of confirmed guests so far:
- Beyoncé
- Nicole Kidman
- Venus Williams
- Kim Kardashian
- Anthony Vaccarello
- Zoë Kravitz
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Doja Cat
- Gwendoline Christie
- Alex Consani
- Misty Copeland
- Elizabeth Debicki
- Lena Dunham
- LISA
- Sam Smith
- Teyana Taylor
- Law Roach
- Jeff Bezos
- Lauren Sanchez
Additionally, Katy Perry, Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie, Euphoria's Hunter Schafer, JENNIE, Chase Infiniti, and several other celebrities have either been seen in New York City or have teased their attendance on social media. This list will be updated throughout the day as more guests are confirmed.
2026 Met Gala Co-Chairs
Each year, Anna Wintour selects a group of celebrity co-chairs to host the event. For the 2026 Met Gala's 'Fashion Is Art' theme, the co-chairs are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, designer Anthony Vaccarello, and Zoë Kravitz. They will be joined on the Host Committee by Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Alex Consani, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, LISA, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor, and others.
Red Carpet Hosts
Vogue has assembled a group of celebrities and influencers to host the red carpet and social media coverage. This year's hosts include Ashley Graham, La La Anthony, and Cara Delevingne. Emma Chamberlain will return as Vogue's special correspondent for the sixth consecutive year. Viewers can watch all the red carpet coverage on Vogue's social media accounts and YouTube, starting at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT on Monday, May 4th.
Will Taylor Swift Attend?
Taylor Swift has not confirmed whether she will attend the 2026 Met Gala, and it is considered unlikely. She has not attended the event since 2016, when she served as co-chair for the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' theme.
For more updates on the Met Gala 2026, including live arrivals and fashion highlights, stay tuned to this page.
