The Met Gala 2024: Your complete guide to the prestigious event, covering its date, location, how to tune in, and its significance
Met Gala 2024: As May’s first Monday approaches, anticipation builds for the star-studded event slated for May 6. Celebrities from various fields will grace the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the iconic Met Gala, blending film, fashion, music, sports, politics, and social media. Amidst the splendor of the evening, attendees will immerse themselves in the latest exhibit, ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,’ while indulging in cocktails and dinner. Hosting duties this year extend to Anna Wintour, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Jennifer Lopez. Stay updated on all the glitz and glamour, and find out how to catch the live action as the event draws near.
Met Gala 2024 Date and time: When will the Met Gala take place?
Met Gala falls on the first Monday of May annually. This year, it will occur on Monday, May 6 (May 7, Tuesday IST), in New York City at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Meanwhile, the live stream will begin at 6 pm EST (Tuesday, 3:30 am IST).
Met Gala 2024: How and where to watch the event?
For all the fashion enthusiasts out there, the 2024 Met Gala Livestream, hosted by Vogue, will be available on its website homepage. Additionally, AP will provide a live stream of the glamorous departures from the Mark Hotel, where many gala guests get ready for the event. If you are in New York, you can join the excitement with other fans across the street, behind barricades, on Fifth Avenue or even further east on Madison.
In 2024, the Met Gala is set to honor the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with the official theme being “The Garden of Time.” While attendees and designers typically interpret the theme and dress code creatively, the event promises an abundance of fashion triumphs and memorable style statements.
