Met Gala 2026 Guestlist: Will BTS Make Met Gala Debut This Year? Deepika, KJO & Other Celebs' Names Join Buzz

Met Gala 2026 Guestlist: With May underway, the spotlight shifts to one of the most anticipated events on the global fashion calendar-the Met Gala. Often dubbed fashion's biggest night, the event draws top celebrities, designers, and cultural icons from around the world, all ready to make bold statements on the iconic red carpet.

Adding to the frenzy is the ever-growing curiosity around the guest list. With a mix of confirmed attendees and high-profile rumored names doing the rounds, the buzz has only intensified, setting the stage for another unforgettable night of glamour, drama, and trend-defining moments.

Meta Gala 2026 Date, Theme & Dress Code

From show-stopping couture to headline-making appearances, the Met Gala continues to dominate conversations every year, and 2026 is no different. The excitement is already building, with fans and fashion watchers eagerly waiting to see who will steal the spotlight this time.

The Met Gala 2026 is set to take place on May 4 (Monday) at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, with the evening unfolding at the prestigious Condé Nast Galleries.

This year's edition brings a creative twist, with the dress code titled "Fashion is Art," while the overarching theme, "Costume Art," will celebrate the Costume Institute's latest exhibition.

Met Gala 2026 Confirmed Guestlist

The Met Gala 2026 is already shaping up to be a star-packed affair, with a powerful lineup of co-chairs and guests set to headline fashion's biggest night on May 4. Leading the evening, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour will co-chair the Costume Institute Benefit, adding major star power to the iconic red carpet.

The host committee also features an eclectic mix of global names, including Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Alex Consani, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor, and many more fashion and culture influencers. New additions like Angela Bassett, Rebecca Hall, Amy Sherald, and Chase Sui Wonders further elevate the prestige of the event.

Adding to the buzz, BLACKPINK's Lisa makes history as the first K-pop artist to join the Met Gala host committee, marking a major milestone in the event's global reach. With Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos serving as Honorary Chairs, the 2026 edition is set to be one of the most talked-about nights in fashion history.

Met Gala 2026: Indian Celebs Rumored To Attend

Buzz around the Met Gala 2026 is also heating up in India, with several big names reportedly in the mix. Industry chatter suggests that Karan Johar may finally make his debut at the prestigious fashion night this year.

Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone is rumored to return to the Met Gala red carpet, with recent airport spotting alongside Ranveer Singh further fueling speculation about her attendance.

Fashion staple Priyanka Chopra Jonas, a regular at the Met Gala, is also expected to grace the event once again. Alongside her, names like Alia Bhatt, Isha Ambani, and Natasha Poonawalla are also doing the rounds in the ongoing guestlist buzz.

Met Gala 2026 Guestlist: Will BTS Make Their Met Gala Debut This Year?

BTS members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have never walked the Met Gala red carpet so far, but that could change in 2026.

With speculation reaching fever pitch, fans are wondering if this could finally be the year BTS makes their long-awaited debut at fashion's biggest night. The group is currently busy with their ARIRANG tour, and while their schedule is packed, eagle-eyed fans noticed a short gap in their tour dates that has sparked fresh theories about a possible Met Gala appearance.

BTS is set to perform in El Paso on May 2 and 3, before taking a brief break and resuming their tour in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10. This unexpected pause has only added fuel to the ongoing buzz.

While nothing is confirmed, ARMYs are already hoping to see the global superstars make a stunning debut on the Met Gala red carpet this year.