Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme

Outfits referencing the Baroque, Impressionist or Renaissance movements could show up, and there might even be direct references to specific individual paintings.But, as is often the case with the Met Gala, the theme is suitably wide that it could be interpreted in countless ways, so we can expect to see a wide variety of looks on the red carpet.Who is hosting?Getty ImagesSabrina Carpenter, pictured at last year's Met Gala, is on this year's host committeeMet Gala chair Anna Wintour has enlisted Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to serve as the evening's co-chairs this year.It will mark Beyoncé's first Met Gala since 2016, when she attended wearing a futuristic outfit for the event's memorable technology-themed year.Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Teyana Taylor, Lisa from Blackpink, Elizabeth Debicki and Lena Dunham are among the members of this year's host committee, which is headed up by Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz.The event formally opens the Costume Institute's spring exhibition, which serves as the department's primary source of funding and runs until January 2027. Ashley Graham, Cara Delevigne, and La La Anthony will host this year's coverage, with Emma Chamberlain returning as the magazine's red carpet correspondent.The stream will be broadcast live across Vogue's digital platforms, as well as on YouTube and TikTok.But countless news outlets will be live streaming their own coverage on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.The BBC News website will be covering the event, with a live page running while celebrities are arriving on the red carpet.How much do Met Gala tickets cost?Getty ImagesEvery invitation has to be personally signed off by Met Gala chair and former Vogue editor Anna WintourThe Met Gala is a relatively small event, only open to a small number of invited guests - usually around 450.Tables cost upwards of around $350,000 (£258,000), while individual tickets are reported to go for about $75,000 (£56,000).