Everything you need to know about the 2024 Met Gala: theme, hosts and more

When will the 2024 Met Gala take place?

The 2024 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 6 in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It celebrates the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”

What is the Met Gala 2024 theme?

The 2024 Met Gala celebrates the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” and the official dress code is “The Garden of Time.” The exhibition will feature approximately 250 rare items drawn from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection. The pieces span more than 400 years of fashion history and include designs from Schiaparelli, Dior, Givenchy and more. Some garments too fragile to ever be worn again – such as a Charles Frederick Worth ball gown from 1877 – will also be shown through video animation, light projection, AI, CGI and other forms of sensory stimulation.

Andrew Bolton, curator of Wendy Yu and responsible for the Costume Institute, added that the exhibition will be shaped around three key ‘zones’ – Land, Sea and Sky – that pay tribute to the natural world. “It is very much an ode to nature and the emotional poetics of fashion,” he said.

How can I watch (or rewatch) the 2024 Met Gala?

As in years past, you can stream the Met Gala red carpet arrivals live here, on Vogue.com and on our digital platforms. Co-host The Carpet in 2024? Actor Gwendoline Christie, producer and actor La La Anthony, and model Ashley Graham. Emma Chamberlain will also return as Fashion‘s special correspondent to interview some of the gala’s biggest stars.

The Fashion team will also live blog their thoughts and reactions on the red carpet, providing context for the best looks. Check out all their real-time responses to last year’s blog here.

Who is organizing the Met Gala 2024?

The presenters of the 2024 Met Gala are Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth. They follow last year’s star-studded group: Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa and Fashionby Anna Wintour. The latter has managed the Met Gala since 1995, transforming it into the beloved annual celebration of fashion we know today.

What is the dress code?

This year’s Met Gala 2024 dress code is ‘The Garden of Time’. Inspired by JG Ballard’s short story of the same name, written in 1962, it can be interpreted in countless ways. Still, we’ll likely see plenty of floral and botanical looks adorning the famous Met Gala red carpet.

What is the Met Gala?

The Met Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is traditionally timed to coincide with the opening of the annual fashion exhibition. Year after year, the event raises eight-figure sums.

What happens at the Met Gala?

In short: it’s a secret. For this reason, guests must adhere to the no phone (and therefore no social media) policy. However, you can view exclusive photos from inside the 2023 Met Gala and get a glimpse of the table settings, menu and décor here. Kendall Jenner also gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the 2021 Met Gala through her camera. The event usually involves a high-profile artist (like Rihanna or Justin Bieber). And guests always explore the exhibition before sitting down to eat together.

Where is the Met Gala held?

The Met Gala takes place on the first Monday in May every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (with the exception of the 2021 event, which took place in September due to COVID-19 restrictions). Guests attending the Met Gala typically stay in area hotels and gather at a few celebrity favorite spots. Last year the Mark Hotel was a top spot for celebrity spotting; view our photos from the halls.

Who’s invited to the Met Gala?

The guest list is top secret until the evening before the event. But some of the biggest names in the industry attend regularly – from Beyoncé and Gigi Hadid to Madonna and Rihanna. More often than not, designers are present with their muses: think Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss, or Nicolas Ghesquière and Emma Stone. See everything in the Met Gala seating chart here.

Who’s going to the Met Gala?

The event welcomes approximately 450 participants annually and welcomes stars, young creatives and industry icons. Revisit some of the best looks from longtime attendees like Blake Lively, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna, and more of the best Met Gala looks of all time.