when is the met gala

The Met Gala 2025 is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 5, 2025. The red carpet arrivals start at around 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with the red carpet livestream beginning at 6:00 p.m. and typically running until about 8:00 p.m. The gala is held annually on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year's theme is "Tailored for You," aligning with the Costume Institute's exhibition titled "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which focuses on vibrant tailoring and Black cultural expression. The exhibition opens to the public on May 10, 2025, and runs through October 26, 2025. The event is a major fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute and features a star-studded guest list, with attendees often dressing to reflect the theme of the exhibition.