Met Gala 2026: Which Stars Are Sitting Out the Fashion Spectacle

The fashion world's calendar is circling May 4, 2026—the date of this year's Met Gala, an event that brings together Hollywood's most stylish figures for an evening of haute couture and red-carpet moments.

This year's theme draws from the spring exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, titled "Costume Art." The exhibition explores the significance of clothing within the museum's expansive collection, with the dress code framed as "Fashion is Art."

The Met Gala maintains its tradition of taking place on the first Monday in May each year, making it one of the most anticipated dates on the entertainment calendar.

As preparations ramp up across design studios and celebrity styling teams, the guest list continues to take shape. While many A-listers are confirmed to walk the steps at the Met, a notable group of celebrities have announced they won't be in attendance this year.

The identities of those skipping the event and those who have secured their invitations are still being finalized as the date draws closer.