Blue Ivy Carter made her Met Gala debut alongside her mother Beyoncé, who returned to the event after a decade. The 2026 Met Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026.
Red carpet arrivals began at 5:30 PM ET. Official coverage started at 6 PM ET. This year’s theme was ‘Costume Art,’ and guests were invited to express their relationship to fashion as an embodied art form.
The dress code was ‘Fashion Is Art.’ The gala aimed to celebrate the countless depictions of the dressed body throughout art history.
This year’s event was co-chaired by a notable group: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Their involvement highlights the importance of celebrity influence in fashion events.
Notably absent from this year’s Met Gala was Zendaya. Reports confirmed she would not attend the event.
Blue Ivy wore $4,900 silver crystal pumps by Jimmy Choo for her debut appearance. Her outfit drew attention and admiration from attendees and fans alike.
The Met Gala is an annual fundraising gala for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It attracts significant media coverage and showcases high-fashion moments.
The event continues to serve as a platform for celebrities to showcase their style while supporting a cultural institution. Each year, it raises funds for the Costume Institute’s exhibitions and conservation efforts.