Met Gala 2026: When And Where To Watch In India, Schedule, Guest List And More

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Met Gala is regarded as the pinnacle of fashion, renowned worldwide as the most glamorous event. Dubbed "fashion's biggest night," it captures the attention of millions, drawing A-list celebrities and creating billions in media buzz each year. Met Gala 2026 is all set to take place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and ahead of it, the reported guest list has been doing the rounds on social media. From where to watch the event live in India, celebrities list, to schedule, and more, know everything about the star-studded fashion extravaganza.

When and where to watch Met Gala 2026 in India?

The 2026 Met Gala red carpet will go live on Monday, May 4, at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT. Meanwhile, Indian audience can watch it from 3:30 am IST on May 5. While the event will go live on Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV, ndian fans can catch it on Vogue’s YouTube channel.

Met Gala 2026 guest list

Met Gala 2026 co-chairs will feature high-profile figures from music, film, and sports. As Vogue reports, the co-chairs will include Grammy-winning icon Beyoncé, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, and tennis legend Venus Williams.

Speaking about Indian celebrities, reportedly filmmaker Karan Johar is expected to make his Met Gala debut, wearing a custom outfit by ace designer Manish Malhotra. Isha Ambani, Natasha Poonawalla, Alia Bhatt, many others are expected to attend the red carpet. On the other hand, girl group, Blackpink, Nicole Kidman, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, some of the Kardashians, Rihanna, Zendaya, Hailey Bieber, Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams, Sarah Pidgeon, and others are likely to appear. As per reports, the celebrity carpet arrivals is scheduled for 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (3:30 AM IST - 6 AM IST) and 8:30 PM onwards (6 AM IST) will be dinner, and exhibition viewing.

Is BTS attending the Met Gala 2026?

A recent viral Instagram post claimed that BTS' Jungkook and V were invited to the 2026 Met Gala but won't attend due to their world tour. While there’s no official confirmation from the Met Gala, ARMYs are reacting on social media. The post, titled “10 Celebrities Who Won’t Be at the Met Gala 2026,” also listed stars like Kanye West, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj, citing reasons such as busy schedules, lack of invitations, or bans. Meanwhile, BTS who are touring in El Paso, will head to Mexico City after May 3.