Everything to Know About the 2025 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts, and More

The 2025 Met Gala is officially just a few weeks away! Read on for everything you need to know about fashon’s biggest night—from the date to the theme, co-hosts, and this year’s dress code.

What is the Met Gala?

The Met Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. 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.

“Superfine” will feature garments, paintings, photographs, and more from artists including Torkwase Dyson, Tanda Francis, André Grenard Matswa, and Tyler Mitchell—all exploring the indelible style of Black dandies, from the 18th century through to the present day. (Miller also serves as a guest curator for the show, working alongside Costume Institute Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton.)

Who is hosting the Met Gala 2025?

Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour will co-chair the 2025 Met Gala, with LeBron James serving as an honorary chair.

Reviving a tradition from years past, the 2025 Met Gala will also have a host committee, made up of 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.

What is the dress code?

As announced in February, the Met Gala 2025 dress code is “Tailored for You,” a nod to the exhibition’s focus on menswear and suiting that’s sure to bring out the sartorial creativity of this year’s attendees.

What happens at the Met Gala?

That’s kept largely under wraps; guests must abide by a no-phone (and, therefore, no social media) policy once they’ve entered the museum. But the run-of-show involves cocktails, dinner—overseen this year by chef Kwame Onwuachi, of the restaurants Tatiana in Lincoln Center and Dōgon in Washington, DC—and a high-profile performer (or two). Attendees also always have a moment to explore the exhibition.

See exclusive photos from inside the 2024 Met Gala here, and catch a glimpse of the table settings, menu, and decor last year here.

Where is the Met Gala held?

The Met Gala takes place at The Metropolitan Museum of Art each year. Guests from out of town (and even some based in the city) typically stay at hotels nearby, congregating at a few celebrity-favorite spots. In 2023, the Mark Hotel was a prime location for star-spotting; see our photos from inside its halls.

Who is invited to the Met Gala?

The event usually hosts about 450 attendees, welcoming stars, young creatives, and paragons from the worlds of fashion, the arts, sports, and politics. Here, revisit some of the best looks from long-time attendees Blake Lively, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna—and even more of the most memorable Met Gala fashions of all time. Also check out everything that goes into the Met Gala seating chart.

How can I watch the Met Gala from afar?

If you’re determined not to miss out on all the pageantry and excitement of the evening, you’re in luck; the official Met Gala livestream will provide exclusive coverage of all the action for the fifth year in a row.

Singer and actor Teyana Taylor, actor and producer La La Anthony, and actor and comedian Ego Nwodim will host this year’s livestream, which will be broadcast across all of Vogue’s digital platforms (as well as on YouTube).

What if I want more….?

There’s always more. Revisit the best looks from the last decade of Met Galas..