Each year, on the first Monday in May, the who’s who in fashion, art, entertainment, and music come together for a night of jaw-dropping fashion, dazzling performances, and gossip-worthy moments that become the stuff of pop culture legend. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Met Gala.
What is it?
Most people know the Met Gala as an haute-couture extravaganza, featuring the most famous people on earth. And it totally is that. But it also holds a surprisingly functional purpose. Since 1948, the Met Gala has been first and foremost a fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Each year’s Met Gala theme reflects the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit.
When is it?
The 2025 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Where is it?
As usual, the Met Gala will grace the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, located on the Upper East Side of New York City.
What’s the theme?
The theme of this year’s Met Gala is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” It will highlight Black designers and explore Black fashion over the centuries. It’s also the first time in over 20 years that a Met Gala theme will highlight menswear — so be on the lookout for some seriously slay-able outfits from the guys this year.
Who’s hosting?
This year’s star-studded co-chairs are Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Lebron James, and of course, the Queen herself — Anna Wintour. The hosting committee also includes Doechii, Sha’Carri Richardson, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Lee, Angel Reese, Janelle Monaé, Usher and Simone Biles. Talk about a dream team.
Who’s attending?
Part of the rush of Met Gala Monday is that you never know who is going to be walking up that world-famous staircase. Needless to say, the guest list is kept pretty hush-hush in order to keep that Met Gala magic alive. Personally, though, we have our fingers and toes crossed that Zendaya and Rihanna bless us with another year of history-making Met Gala looks.
FAQs:
Q: Can the public attend the Met Gala?
A: No, the Met Gala is invite-only.
Q: What time is the Met Gala?
A: The Met Gala red carpet usually begins around 5:30pm EST.
Q: How many people attend the Met Gala?
A: Usually, around 400 people attend the Met Gala.
