Met Gala 2026: Theme, when does it start, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton update

The Met Gala 2026 gets underway in New York City on Monday night as stars from across the globe prepare to showcase their most extravagant looks. The theme for this year's event, co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams, is "Fashion is Art."

If you're wondering how to watch the Met Gala 2026, coverage will be streamed live on Vogue's digital platforms, including YouTube and TikTok, from 11pm UK time. Ashley Graham, Cara Delevingne and La La Anthony are hosting the livestream, while Emma Chamberlain returns as a red carpet correspondent. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are also involved as sponsors of this year's event.

Romance rumours surrounding Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have been building in recent months, and attention is now turning to whether they could make a joint appearance at the Met Gala. Kardashian is widely expected to attend after being spotted in New York ahead of the event, but Hamilton's plans remain unclear, with no official confirmation so far. The pair have been seen together several times recently, sparking speculation they could use fashion's biggest night to go public -but as it stands, there is no confirmation they will arrive together.

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