- The 2025 Met Gala will be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, May 5.
- The theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired by an exhibit exploring Black dandyism.
- Co-chairs include Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and honorary chair LeBron James.
- While the guest list isn’t public, expected attendees include Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Chris Rock, and possibly Ariana Grande.
- Tickets cost $75,000 each, with tables starting at $350,000.
From actors to musicians to athletes, celebrities of all kinds will flock to New York City on Monday, May 5, for the biggest night in fashion: the Met Gala.
Hosted by Metropolitan Museum of Art and chaired by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, the star-studded event features Hollywood’s brightest stars and raises funds for the museum’s Costume Institute. This year’s theme pays homage to the spring 2025 exhibition called “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
Will Boca Raton, Florida, native Ariana Grande make an appearance? Met Gala Monday is nearly here, so here’s when the red carpet will roll out, which celebrities you can expect to see and how much ticket prices are (hint: not cheap).
What is the Met Gala?
“The Met Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute,” according to Vogue. “It has traditionally been timed to mark the opening of the department’s annual fashion exhibition. Year after year, the event raises eight-figure sums.”
When is Met Gala 2025? How to watch, stream online
The annual Met Gala is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and takes place on Monday, May 5, this year.
Vogue is livestreaming the event on YouTube and across its various digital platforms. The stream is set to begin at 6 p.m. ET.
You can also watch the E! live red-carpet special starting at 6 p.m. on E! Online and streaming service Peacock.
Watch Met Gala 2025 on Peacock What time does the Met Gala carpet start?
The 2025 Met Gala red carpet starts at about 4:30 p.m., according to Vogue.l.
What’s the Met Gala theme for 2025?
This year’s theme aligns with the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s spring exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity,” the institute describes the exhibit as “cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism.”
Who are the 2025 Met Gala chairs?
The celebrities acting as co-chairs for the 2025 Met Gala are alongside Anna Wintour are:
- Pharrell Williams, musician and creative director at Louis Vuitton
- Lewis Hamilton, Formula One driver
- Colman Domingo, actor
- A$AP Rocky, rapper
- Lebron James, professional NBA player (honorary chair)
Who will attend the Met Gala 2025?
The Met Gala is one of fashion’s biggest nights, with the event’s star-studded guest list consisting of singers, actors, models, athletes and media personalities approved by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour.
The guest list is not revealed to the public, however, fans can expect to see musical icons Madonna and Stevie Wonder, comedian Chris Rock and late night host Jimmy Fallon, “Denial is a river” singer Doechii and more, sources told Page Six.
Is ‘Wicked’ star Ariana Grande attending the Met Gala?
It is not officially known if the “Wicked” star will attend the Met Gala this year, although Marie Claire Australia seems to think so.
The magazine listed Ariana Grande’s invite status as “RSVP: Confirmed,” alongside pop stars Rosé and Tyla.
Grande, a Florida native, attended and performed at the event last year, with her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo. The theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”
How much are Met Gala tickets?
Not only does Anna Wintour approve the exclusive guest list each year, but an invitation is not the only thing you need to attend the event.
Individual tickets for the 2025 Met Gala cost $75,000, while tables for ten people start at $350,000, the Business Insider reports.
Contributing: Edward Segarra, USA TODAY
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