«When and where to watch the Met Gala 2026: all the details and theme»
4 may 2026 в 21:13
The long-awaited night of the Met Gala has arrived, which means that the most glamorous evening of fashion has officially begun! The Met Gala 2026 promises to be another unforgettable event featuring couturiers and celebrities at the Metropolitan Museum. If you plan to watch the broadcast from home, there are plenty of ways to tune in. But what time should you clear your schedule?
Below, Hollywood Life shares everything you need to know about the time and place of the broadcast, as well as this year’s artistic theme.
Although the Met Gala itself is not fully broadcast (mainly due to strict policies prohibiting phone use), red carpet coverage is available in a wide format. The main broadcast airs on E! as part of a special program «Live From E!», which includes interviews, commentary, and live analysis of fashion looks from the red carpet.
In addition to cable television, the E! broadcast can also be watched on platforms such as Peacock.
The Met Gala 2026 will take place on Monday, May 4, in keeping with the long-standing tradition of holding the event on the first Monday in May.
Celebrity arrivals on the red carpet typically begin around 5:30 PM Eastern Time, with official coverage starting at 6:00 PM Eastern Time / 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
From that moment on, fashion enthusiasts can expect several hours of iconic moments as celebrities ascend the famous steps.
If you’ve cut the cable cord, you’re still in luck! Vogue is hosting the official Met Gala livestream, which is available for free on its digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
The livestream begins at 6:00 PM Eastern Time and features famous hosts and correspondents discussing everything related to fashion.
Meanwhile, as mentioned, the E! broadcast can be watched through Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and other services.
This year’s Met Gala theme is «Costume Art», - and the official dress code is «Fashion as Art». The concept invites participants to view fashion as a form of artistic expression, exploring how clothing reflects the human body throughout history and culture around the world
Below, Hollywood Life shares everything you need to know about the time and place of the broadcast, as well as this year’s artistic theme.
Although the Met Gala itself is not fully broadcast (mainly due to strict policies prohibiting phone use), red carpet coverage is available in a wide format. The main broadcast airs on E! as part of a special program «Live From E!», which includes interviews, commentary, and live analysis of fashion looks from the red carpet.
In addition to cable television, the E! broadcast can also be watched on platforms such as Peacock.
The Met Gala 2026 will take place on Monday, May 4, in keeping with the long-standing tradition of holding the event on the first Monday in May.
Celebrity arrivals on the red carpet typically begin around 5:30 PM Eastern Time, with official coverage starting at 6:00 PM Eastern Time / 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
From that moment on, fashion enthusiasts can expect several hours of iconic moments as celebrities ascend the famous steps.
If you’ve cut the cable cord, you’re still in luck! Vogue is hosting the official Met Gala livestream, which is available for free on its digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
The livestream begins at 6:00 PM Eastern Time and features famous hosts and correspondents discussing everything related to fashion.
Meanwhile, as mentioned, the E! broadcast can be watched through Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and other services.
This year’s Met Gala theme is «Costume Art», - and the official dress code is «Fashion as Art». The concept invites participants to view fashion as a form of artistic expression, exploring how clothing reflects the human body throughout history and culture around the world
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