How can I watch the 2025 Met Gala live? Times, TV, online
It’s almost time for “fashion’s biggest night out” as celebrities flock to the annual fundraising event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Today’s the day. It’s Monday, May 5, and the fashion world awaits the traditional MET Gala with all the glitz and glamour that naturally goes along with it. New York City never sleeps and Vogue’s event takes center stage for what is branded “Fashion’s grand soirée,” as luminaries from across the spectrum – visionary designers, burgeoning talents, runway icons, A-list luminaries, and titans of the industry – gather.
How can I watch the 2025 Met Gala red carpet?
The Met Gala is always held on the first Monday in May, which is May 5, 2025. Ahead of the gala, which gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, celebrities and others connected with the fashion world will be out on the red carpet, showing off their best sides, if not all sides, to the assorted cameras.
The whole event will be streamed live on Vogue’s official website (www.vogue.com), and you can also follow everything as it happens on their social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Vogue’s livestream will be hosted by singer/actor Teyana Taylor, actor/producer La La Anthony, and “Saturday Night Live” star Ego Nwodim. Entertainment channel E! provides another option of the gala live.
If you miss the chance to see it live, Vogue will be publishing several photo galleries with images showing red carpet looks, gala highlights, interviews and reels, afterwards.
Want to know more about the Met Gala, read on...
Who will host the 2025 Met Gala?
With the exception of 1996 and 1998, Vogue’s editor in chief Anna Wintour has overseen the Met Gala annually since 1995, often accompanied by a roster of co-hosts. In the upcoming 2025 iteration, Pharrell Williams (musician and creative director at Louis Vuitton), Lewis Hamilton (Formula One driver), Colman Domingo (actor), A$AP Rocky (rapper), and Lebron James, (professional NBA player - honorary co-chair), hold chair positions.
On the host committee for 2025 are André 3000, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jordan Casteel, Dapper Dan, Doechii, Ayo Edebiri, Edward Enninful, Jeremy O. Harris, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Rashid Johnson, Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, Audra McDonald, Janelle Monáe, Jeremy Pope, Angel Reese, Sha’Carri Richardson, Tyla, Usher and Kara Walker.
How much is a ticket to attend the MET gala?
The gala stands as one of New York City’s premier charitable affairs, as evidenced by the staggering $17.4 million raised for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute in 2022. To secure a coveted spot on Anna Wintour’s exclusive guest list, tickets can command upwards of $75,000, while seating at a sponsored table may surpass $350,000. Attendees must also adhere to a stringent no-cell-phones policy enforced by organizers to prevent the unauthorized dissemination of images and videos on social media platforms.
The annual Met Gala boasts a near-impeccable attendance record since its inception in 1948, with only a handful of exceptions. In 1991, the gala was sidelined due to the Costume Institute’s lack of an exhibit. Similarly, the 2000 event was called off following the cancellation of a Chanel exhibit, and in 2002, the gala was halted in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 2020 edition met a similar fate, succumbing to the global Covid lockdown.
What is the theme and dress code for the 2025 Met Gala?
Since 1973, each Met Gala has adhered to a thematic framework, yielding memorable motifs throughout its storied history. From the opulent “Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design” in 1974 to the culturally rich “The Manchu Dragon: Costumes of China, the Chi’ng Dynasty” in 1980 and the avant-garde “Cubism and Fashion” in 1998, the gala has consistently pushed the boundaries of sartorial storytelling.
This year’s theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, which spotlights Black dandyism and its influence on fashion and identity across the African diaspora. The event and its accompanying exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art explore the elegance, theatricality, and cultural significance of Black men’s fashion from the 18th century to today, structured into 12 thematic sections like Presence, Freedom, and Heritage. This is the first Met Gala since 2003 to focus solely on menswear, with a dress code titled “Tailored for You,” encouraging custom, sharply fitted looks.
Explore Black style over three hundred years through the lens of dandyism 🪡✨
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum) May 5, 2025
Get a sneak peek of our new exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” which opens to the public May 10 and will be celebrated Monday, May 5 at The Met Gala.
Which garment are you most excited… pic.twitter.com/7qvEUXe5Vh
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