When is Met Gala?

The next Met Gala is Monday, May 3, 2027, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

When Is the 2027 Met Gala?

The 2027 Met Gala falls on Monday, May 3, 2027. The date follows The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual schedule of holding the Costume Institute Benefit on the first Monday in May.

The 2027 gala will precede the public opening of the Costume Institute exhibition John Galliano: Horizons. The exhibition is scheduled to run from May 9, 2027, through January 9, 2028.

The gala’s co-chairs, formal dress code, arrival time and broadcast schedule had not been announced as of August 1, 2026.

Where Will the Met Gala 2027 Take Place?

The event will be held at The Met Fifth Avenue, located at 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street in Manhattan, New York City.

Guest arrivals are photographed on the museum’s Fifth Avenue steps. The dinner, exhibition preview and performances take place inside the museum and are closed to the public.

What Is the 2027 Met Gala Theme?

The associated Costume Institute exhibition is titled John Galliano: Horizons. It will examine Galliano’s work across his own label and his appointments at Givenchy, Christian Dior and Maison Margiela.

The exhibition will include garments, accessories, sketches, research books, trial garments and archival material. It is organized into three sections titled “Bearings,” “Horizons” and “Atlas of Transformation.”

The Met Gala dress code is separate from the exhibition title. The official 2027 dress code will be announced closer to the event.

What Time Does the 2027 Met Gala Start?

An official start time has not been released. Celebrity arrivals and red-carpet coverage normally take place during the early evening in New York, which observes Eastern Daylight Time in May.

The exact livestream time, presenter lineup and viewing platforms will be confirmed nearer to May 3, 2027. Viewers outside the United States should check the time-zone conversion after the broadcast schedule is published.

Can the Public Buy Met Gala Tickets?

Met Gala tickets are not sold through the museum’s normal ticket system. The benefit is a private, invitation-only event. Buying general museum admission, becoming a museum member or purchasing a ticket for the related exhibition does not provide entry to the gala.

Invitations are issued to selected guests from fashion, film, music, art, sport and other fields. Designers and brands may also host approved guests at their tables.

How Can You Watch the Met Gala 2027?

Official viewing details have not yet been announced. Recent Met Gala red carpets have been streamed by Vogue through its website and social video channels, but the 2027 broadcaster and platforms remain unconfirmed.

The public broadcast usually focuses on arrivals, interviews and outfits outside the museum. The dinner and performances inside the building are generally private.

What Happens During the Met Gala?

The evening begins with guest arrivals and photographs on the museum steps. Attendees then enter the Costume Institute exhibition before taking part in a private dinner and entertainment program.

The full interior schedule is not normally published in advance. Performers, seating arrangements, menu details and photographs from inside the event may be released during or after the gala.

Future Met Gala Dates

The Met Gala takes place annually on the first Monday in May. Under that calendar rule, the upcoming dates through 2035 are:

• 2027: Monday, May 3
• 2028: Monday, May 1
• 2029: Monday, May 7
• 2030: Monday, May 6
• 2031: Monday, May 5
• 2032: Monday, May 3
• 2033: Monday, May 2
• 2034: Monday, May 1
• 2035: Monday, May 7

Met Gala 2027 Questions

Is the 2027 Met Gala date official?

The May 3 date follows The Met’s stated annual rule that the benefit takes place on the first Monday in May. The associated 2027 Costume Institute exhibition has also been officially announced.

When does the 2027 Costume Institute exhibition open?

John Galliano: Horizons opens to the public on Sunday, May 9, 2027, six days after the gala. It is scheduled to remain open through January 9, 2028.

Has the 2027 Met Gala dress code been announced?

No. The exhibition title is known, but the formal dress code has not yet been released.

Who will host the 2027 Met Gala?

The co-chairs and host committee have not yet been announced. These names are normally revealed before the event alongside further gala details.

Can visitors see celebrities outside The Met?

Members of the public may gather near Fifth Avenue, but street closures, security barriers and limited viewing areas restrict access. A position near the museum does not guarantee a clear view of arriving guests.