One of fashion’s biggest nights is set to return to the Upper East Side tonight, The Met Gala! The annual charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute will bring the world’s biggest celebrities to NYC for one night to celebrate a brand new exhibit.
We’re here to tell you all we know about this year’s event that takes over New York City (and everyone’s social media feeds) each year and how you can watch it yourself.
When is the 2024 Met Gala?
The annual Met Gala is always the first Monday in May. This year, it’s happening tonight, Monday, May 6th. Guests typically begin to arrive at The Met Gala around 5:30 pm, with the evening’s events lasting until around 8 pm.
What is the 2024 Met Gala theme?
The 2024 Met Gala theme celebrates “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” a brand new exhibition from The Costume Institute. The exhibition (which opens to the public May 10), features nearly 250 items drawn from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection, with many that have never seen the public eye before. It’s set to layout over 400 years of fashion history, showcasing never-before-seen designs from massive house names like Schiaparelli, Dior, Givenchy, and more.
What is this year’s dress code?
This year’s dress code coincides with the next exhibit and is called “The Garden of Time.” It’s based off of J.G. Ballard’s 1962 short story, so it’s safe to see we’ll see plenty of springtime florals tonight!
Who is hosting the 2024 Met Gala?
This year’s hosts include Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, and of course editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour.
Where can you watch the 2024 Met Gala?
The official live stream for The Met Gala goes through Vogue, who will be broadcasting the night’s events beginning at 6 pm on their digital platforms, including TikTok and YouTube. The live stream hosts will include Gwendoline Christie, La La Anthony and Ashley Graham…with special red carpet interviews from Emma Chamberlain.
E! will also be hosting a live show from the red carpet starting at 6 pm.
Who will be at the 2024 Met Gala?
While The Met Gala’s guestlist is usually pretty tight-lipped, there are a few appearances that have been confirmed so far including Rihanna, Sydney Sweeney, Dua Lipa, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist, Nicholas Galitzine, and Kelsea Ballerini.
What street closures will happen?
According to the city, 5th Avenue between 86th Street and 79th Street and on 86th Street between Central Park West and 5th Avenue will be closed down today.
Remind me, what is the Met Gala?
Still not really sure what the annual event is? Trust us, we’re all a little in the dark. But basically it helps fundraise for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute—usually grossing eight-figures each year.
While we await another year of jaw-dropping outfits, fascinating interviews, and tons of new memeable moments, let’s take a look back on some of our favorite (and most hilarious) memories from last year.