The 10 Most Memorable Musician Outfits from the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet

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The 2026 Met Gala concluded recently, showcasing a dazzling array of fashion statements on a carpet that diverged from the traditional red. As the spotlight shifts from this year’s event to next year’s anticipated theme, here’s a recap of some of the most remarkable outfits highlighted on May 4.

The gala, co-chaired by prominent figures including Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Anna Wintour, and Beyoncé—who made her first attendance in a decade—focused on the convergence of fashion and art. This year’s theme aligned with the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, titled “Costume Art,” which emphasizes the beauty of diverse bodies.

According to the exhibit’s description, “Pairings between fashions and artworks will present a spectrum of connections and experiences: from the formal to the conceptual, the aesthetic to the political, the individual to the universal, the illustrative to the symbolic, and the playful to the profound.”

This year’s dress code, “Fashion Is Art,” allowed attendees to explore a wide range of interpretations. The open-ended theme inspired stars to experiment boldly with color, texture, and creative references, resulting in a lineup of outfits that were uniquely individual. Unlike previous years where similarities may have emerged, each look this year offered something distinct and fresh. Among the many standout outfits, Billboard identified ten extraordinary looks from musicians that captured particular attention.

From SZA’s upcycled couture ensemble to Bad Bunny’s striking portrayal and Beyoncé’s show-stopping return, here is a selection of Billboard’s top looks from the 2026 Met Gala.

• Lisa

  Lisa at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.

• SZA

  

  SZA at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.

• Sam Smith

  

  Sam Smith at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.

• Sabrina Carpenter

  

  Sabrina Carpenter at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.

• Janelle Monáe

  

  Janelle Monáe attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City.

• Doechii

  

  Doechii at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.

• Gracie Abrams

  

  Gracie Abrams at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.

• Madonna

  

  Madonna at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.

• Beyoncé

  

  Beyoncé at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.

• Bad Bunny

  

  Bad Bunny at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.