Stars from Hollywood, music, sports and fashion gather on Monday for the 2026 Met Gala in Manhattan, described by outlets as fashion’s biggest night. Multiple sources say Beyoncé, Madonna and Nicole Kidman are among the leading figures on the red carpet, joined by other prominent guests across entertainment and public life. The event is presented as a Manhattan charity ball that also functions as a major fashion showcase. The dress code theme is consistently reported as “Fashion is Art,” with coverage noting it is linked to the spring exhibit at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other outlets emphasize the high-glamour atmosphere and full-scale return of the event, while describing the red-carpet looks as elaborate and fashion-forward, including couture and decorative elements. Across the reports, the Met Gala is framed as an annual gathering that blends celebrity participation with the museum’s fashion presentation, and that this year’s theme guides guests’ interpretations of the dress code.