How to Watch Met Gala 2026 and Live From E! on TV and Online
The Met Gala steps are about to come alive.
That’s because fashion’s biggest night of the year—a.k.a. the Met Gala 2026—is only days away.
On Monday, May 4, the most stylish celebrities and industry icons will ascend the staircase outside New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art dressed to the nines in jaw-dropping designer looks for the annual fashion fundraiser.
And judging from the guest list, this year’s bash promises to be a masterpiece of must-see moments.
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams will serve as co-chairs for the “Costume Art”-themed event with support from host committee members Teyana Taylor, Zoë Kravitz, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat and more.
Don’t want to miss a second of the star-studded action? Not to worry, fashion fanatics, because E!’s got you covered.
E! kicks off the Met Gala festivities at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT with Live From E!: Met Gala 2026 as well as the Live From E! Stream: Met Gala livestream online and across social media.
From exclusive details on what inspired the show-stopping looks and interviews with guests as they arrive to the soiree, you won’t want to miss a moment of the fashion frenzy.
Especially because your favorite stars will literally be transformed into works of art.
“You’re always excited to see the way people interpret the theme and ‘Fashion as Art’ is a very broad theme,” celebrity stylist Law Roach told E! News in March while teasing what to expect. “So, maybe we’ll see someone dressed as the Mona Lisa, which I’m sure somebody will do that.”
Keep reading to learn more about how to watch the 2026 Met Gala and Live From E! on TV and online, plus all the details on this year’s theme, co-chairs, guest list and more.
How can I watch the 2026 Met Gala on TV?
Live From E!: Met Gala 2026 at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
- Live From E!: Met Gala 2026 kicks off Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on E! and Peacock from Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
- Making up E!’s trusted panel of experts are Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight, fashion expert Zanna Roberts Rassi, TV personality, model and star of Summer House Ciara Miller, fashion historian and archivist and one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Bronwyn Newport, two-time WNBA champion and USA Sports studio analyst Renee Montgomery, New York Times best-selling author and celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and designer Christian Siriano, who will be breaking down every A-list arrival and must-see moment of the evening.
- Plus, Zuri Hall will be stationed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s entrance waiting to interview the stars as they make a splash on the steps.
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- From the iconic red carpet steps straight to fans at home, Marshalls, Lufthansa and Poshmark are joining Live From E!: Met Gala to help serve fashion, fun and behind-the-scenes magic all night long.
What time is Live From E!: Met Gala?
The three-hour Live From E!: Met Gala 2026 special begins at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The special will re-air on the West Coast at 6 p.m. PT.
How can I watch the 2026 Met Gala online?
Live From E! Stream: Met Gala 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
- If you’re looking to watch online, catch the Live From E! Stream: Met Gala 2026 hosted by E!’s Erin Lim Rhodes beginning around 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.
- Erin will be taking fans inside fashion’s biggest night, capturing first looks and live departures outside New York City’s iconic The Pierre Hotel as celebrities make their way to the gala. Plus, E!’s famed Glambot will make its debut inside The Pierre’s lobby.
- And because one behind-the-scenes location simply isn’t enough, E! will also be on site outside The Mark, The Surrey and The Carlyle Hotels to catch even more stars in their one-of-a-kind ensembles.
- The livestream will be available on E! Online and the E! News app as well as on social via E!’s channels on X/Twitter (E! News, E! Entertainment and E! Insider), Facebook (E! News, E! Entertainment and E! Insider), TikTok (E! News, E! Entertainment and E! Insider), YouTube (E! News, E! Entertainment and E! Insider) and Instagram (E! News, E! Entertainment and E! Insider).
What is the Met Gala 2026 theme and dress code?
This year’s theme is “Costume Art” with a dress code of “Fashion Is Art” meant to encourage Met Gala attendees to consider how a designer uses their body as a “blank canvas.”
Who are the co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala?
In addition to Anna Wintour—who always sits at the helm of the annual fashion event and fundraiser—Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams have been tapped to co-chair alongside the Vogue global editorial director.
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Which celebrities are attending the 2026 Met Gala?
The event’s host committee includes fashionable stars of stage and screen like Zoë Kravitz, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Teyana Taylor, Misty Copeland, Lena Dunham and more. And it wouldn’t be the first Monday in May without an appearance from Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and more of the Kardashian-Jenner family, would it?
What time does E!’s RE!CAP air?
RE!CAP: Met Gala 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT
- The fun doesn’t stop there, though. After all the celeb guests arrive, E! will be picking apart the most OMG looks and decoding all the candid behind-the-scenes moments during the RE!CAP: Met Gala 2026 after-show beginning around 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT.
- Join Will Marfuggi, Robyn DelMonte and Monét X Change as they serve up hilarious hot takes and pop culture POVs on every buzzworthy moment from the star-studded steps.
- There are plenty of places to tune in, including E! News’ X, Facebook and YouTube, E! Entertainment’s X, Facebook and YouTube, E! Online and the E! News app.
In the meantime, keep reading to see every star as they arrive to the Met Gala 2026.
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Beyoncé
in custom Olivier Rousteing and Chopard jewelry.
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Rihanna
in Maison Margiela with Briony Raymond, Glenn Spiro, Dyne, Fred Leighton and Desert diamond jewelry.
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Kim Kardashian
in custom Allen Jones breastplate, Whitaker Malem skirt and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Bad Bunny
in custom Zara.
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Cardi B
in Marc Jacobs.
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Hailey Bieber
in custom Saint Laurent and Belperron jewelry.
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Blake Lively
in Atelier Versace, Christian Louboutin shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
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Sabrina Carpenter
in Dior, Christian Louboutin shoes and Chopard jewelry.
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Anne Hathaway
in Michael Kors.
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Kylie Jenner
in custom Schiaparelli.
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Katy Perry
in Stella McCartney.
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Heidi Klum
in custom Mike Marino.
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Connor Storrie
in Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
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Gigi Hadid
in custom Miu Miu and Jessica McCormack jewelry.
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Tessa Thompson
in Valentino, Pandora jewelry and Chillhouse nail polish.
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Lisa
in Robert Wun and Bvlgari jewelry.
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Teyana Taylor
in Tom Ford.
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Blue Ivy Carter
in Balenciaga and Henry & Henry jewelry.
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Kendall Jenner
in Gap Studio by Zac Posen and Buccellati jewelry.
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Doja Cat
in Saint Laurent.
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Charli XCX
in Saint Laurent.
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Carey Mulligan
in Prada and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
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Margot Robbie
in Chanel.
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Sunday Rose Kidman Urban & Nicole Kidman
in Dior (Kidman Urban) and Chanel (Kidman).
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A$AP Rocky
in Chanel.
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Emily Blunt
in Ashi Studio, Jimmy Choo shoes, Kurt Geiger bag and Mikimoto jewelry.
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Cher
in Burberry.
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Zoë Kravitz
in Saint Laurent.
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Suki Waterhouse
in Michael Kors and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
in Thom Browne.
Head to E! Online for every must-see moment from the Met Gala 2026.
