Blue Ivy Carter made her Met Gala debut on May 4, 2026, alongside her mother, Beyoncé. This event marks Beyoncé’s return to the iconic gala after a decade-long absence.
The gala takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Red carpet arrivals began at 5:30 PM ET, with official coverage starting at 6:00 PM ET.
The theme for this year is ‘Costume Art,’ inviting guests to explore their relationship with fashion. The dress code is ‘Fashion Is Art.’
Beyoncé co-chaired the event along with Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Blue Ivy captured attention in her stunning outfit, featuring $4,900 silver crystal pumps by Jimmy Choo.
Notably, Zendaya will not be attending the gala this year. Law Roach expressed excitement about the event being focused on Blue Ivy’s debut.
The Met Gala serves as an annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute. It highlights the intersection of art and fashion.
Guests were encouraged to celebrate the many depictions of fashion throughout art history. The anticipation surrounding celebrity arrivals was palpable.
