Beyoncé Returns to the Met Gala After A Decade as Co-Chair

After a ten-year absence, global music icon Beyoncé is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Met Gala this time as one of the event’s official 2026 co-chairs. Vogue confirmed that Beyoncé will join Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams as co-chairs, alongside Anna Wintour, who continues her longstanding role as host of fashion’s most influential night.

Vogue also announced key additions to the 2026 Met Gala leadership structure. Zoe Kravitz and Anthony Vaccarello, the creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, will serve as co-chairs of the committee, contributing to the innovative and curatorial direction of the event.

The host committee for the 2026 gala will feature an extensive and diverse group of cultural figures, including:

• Sabrina Carpenter
• Doja Cat
• Gwendoline Christie
• Misty Copeland
• Lena Dunham
• LISA
• Teyana Taylor

Confirmed  Names

This broadened committee underscores the Met Gala’s ongoing commitment to representing a wide spectrum of voices across art, fashion, entertainment and global culture.

Previously announced, the Met’s 2026 exhibition will be themed “Costume Art.” The exhibit is expected to explore fashion as a form of artistic craftsmanship, highlighting the intersection of design, material innovation and cultural expression. The theme is anticipated to inspire highly conceptual and museum-grade interpretations from designers and attendees.

Beyoncé’s last appearance at the Met Gala was in 2016, and her return as a co-chair marks a significant moment for both the entertainment and fashion industries. Her history of delivering memorable, high-impact looks positions her as a fitting figure to help shape the tone and vision of the 2026 event.

With a dynamic slate of co-chairs, committee members and a theme centred on elevating fashion as art, the 2026 Met Gala is poised to be one of the most anticipated editions in recent years.

Source: Vogue