Beyoncé to Return to Met Gala After Decade, Named Co-Chair for 2026

Global music icon Beyoncé is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Met Gala in 2026, marking her first appearance at the prestigious red carpet event in a decade.

According to confirmed reports, Beyoncé will not only attend the gala on May 4 but will also serve as a co-chair, taking on a leading role in one of the fashion industry’s most prominent events.

The singer last attended the Met Gala in 2016, when she appeared in a standout Givenchy gown for the “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” theme. Between 2012 and 2016, she became known for her signature Met Gala style, consistently wearing custom-designed looks that defined her presence at the event.

Her return in 2026 signals a major moment for fans and the fashion world alike, as she joins an influential lineup of co-chairs including Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour.

This year’s theme, “Costume Art,” is tied to the spring exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The concept explores fashion as a form of fine art, highlighting connections between garments and artistic expression across history.

The official dress code, “Fashion Is Art,” is expected to give attendees wide creative freedom, encouraging interpretations inspired by art history, sculpture, and abstract design.

Beyoncé’s return is expected to be one of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 Met Gala, as anticipation builds around her red carpet look and role in shaping the evening’s artistic vision.