Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, which takes place on Monday, we take a look at how much it costs to attend the star-studded benefit event in New York.
How much do tickets for the Met Gala cost?
The 2026 edition of the Met Gala, an annual fundraiser widely viewed as the most prestigious event in fashion, is to be held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday May 4. First staged in 1948, the Met Gala attracts a host of celebrity attendees, who dress according to a set theme - usually sporting bespoke creations crafted by top fashion designers.
The cost of tickets to the Met Gala 2026
Every year, the Met Gala raises millions for the museum’s Costume Institute, which organises an annual spring exhibition whose opening coincides with the benefit event. Money is raised for the Costume Institute through the sale of tickets for the star-studded gala.
This year, media outlets are reporting that ticket prices cost around $75,000 per person. This year, the cost of entry has increased again. Tables in 2026 cost around $350,000.
The celebrities who grace the Met Gala red carpet do not generally pay for their tickets to the event. They are invited by designers and brands, who buy their guests’ seat at a table.
What to know about the 2026 Met Gala
In 2026, the Met Gala theme is ‘Costume Art’. Beyoncé is expected to attend the event this year after missing out for almost ten years. Zendaya has chosen not to attend and rumour has it that the actress, like many other celebrities, was not thrilled to learn that Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos are the honorary co-chairs.
Who are the 2026 Met Gala’s hosts and guests?
Since 1995, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has run the Met Gala, which each year is co-hosted by a fresh group of famous faces. In 2026, the hosts will be chaired by Anthony Vaccarello and Zoe Kravitz.
Other members of the committee include Sabrina Carmpenter, Lena Dunham, A’ja Wilson and Sam Smith.
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