The Met Gala 2026 is all set to take place on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Known as one of the biggest fashion nights in the world, the event brings together global celebrities under one roof. This year’s theme is “Costume Art” with the dress code “Fashion is Art.”
As always, excitement around the guest list is high especially when it comes to Indian celebrities.
Several big and well-known Indian names are expected to attend this year. And reports suggest that Manish Malhotra, Karan Johar, Isha Ambani and Natasha Poonawalla among others are likely to be part of the event.
Alia Bhatt, who made a strong impression with her past appearances might also return this year. While there’s no official confirmation yet, fans are waiting to see if she makes another appearance this year.
The stunning Deepika Padukone is also expected to attend. She has been a regular at the Met Gala since her debut in 2017. With her recent personal news, fans are curious to see if she brings a new style statement to the red carpet this time.
While many expected Priyanka Chopra to attend, reports suggest she may not be present this year. The reason is her busy schedule.
As per sources, “Priyanka is unable to attend the MET Gala this year as she is currently in the middle of an extensive global press tour for the promotions of the upcoming season of Citadel, which releases on May 6, followed immediately by her travel to Los Angeles for the Gold House Gala, where she will be honoured with the Global Vanguard Award for the second consecutive year.”
Her absence might be felt, given her strong fashion presence at the event over the years.
With a mix of confirmed names and strong rumours, Met Gala 2026 is shaping up to be an interesting night. Whether it’s returning faces or surprising absences, all eyes are now on the red carpet.
