

Slated for May 6 this year, the Met Gala is the Super Bowl of fashion—the one time of the year when all of your favorite celebrities dress up in the most beautiful, over-the-top outfits to support the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City.
Last year, celebrities like Blake Lively, Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, J.Lo, and Ariana Grande came to the Met Ball dressed for the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" theme. Think: sequins, bejeweled dresses, and diamond crowns. In other words, the event never disappoints.
Here, everything you need to know about the 2019 Met Gala.
The Date
The Met Gala falls annually on the first Monday of May, so this year it will be held on May 6, 2019.
The Time
Red carpet coverage begins at 5 p.m. EST.
The Location
If it wasn't obvious, the event is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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The Theme
This year's theme is "Camp: Notes on Fashion," but it's not what you think. It's a reference to Susan Sontag's 1964 essay Notes on Camp, where she defines the word "camp" in many different ways.
“We are going through an extreme camp moment, and it felt very relevant to the cultural conversation to look at what is often dismissed as empty frivolity but can be actually a very sophisticated and powerful political tool, especially for marginalized cultures,” said the Costume Institute Curator Andrew Bolton, per The New York Times. “Whether it’s pop camp, queer camp, high camp or political camp—Trump is a very camp figure—I think it’s very timely.”
Previous themes include "Manus x Machina" (2016), "Punk: Chaos to Couture" (2013), and "China: Through the Looking Glass" (2015).
The Co-Hosts
Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, and Harry Styles will host the 2019 Met Gala. Yes, you read that correctly.
Lady Gaga at the 2016 Met Gala.
Can I Watch It on TV?
The Met Gala isn't televised, but there will be plenty of live streams to watch the celebrities walk up the notorious Met Gala stairs. After they walk the red carpet, the stars enjoy a private cocktail party, go through the exhibit, and have a sit-down dinner with special performances.
You can watch it on E! starting at 5 p.m for their pre-show coverage. If you don't have a TV, you always can sign up for a free trial on Hulu Live TV, though E! will also likely stream the red carpet coverage on their Facebook and Twitter.
Can I See the Exhibit In Person?
Yes, starting May 9! The exhibit opens up to the public every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Admission is $12 for students, $25 for adults, and $17 for seniors. Learn more about the museum's past exhibitions here.
See All the Best Looks from the 2018 Met Gala
Alexa Chung
Image 1 of 107In bespoke ALEXACHUNG dress
Alexa Chung
Image 1 of 107In bespoke ALEXACHUNG dress
Riley Keough
Image 2 of 107In Louis Vuitton
Issa Rae
Image 3 of 107In a Michael Kors dress
Kim Kardashian
Image 4 of 107In Versace
Solange
Image 5 of 107In an Iris van Herpen dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and shoes and bag by Brother Vellies
Emilia Clarke
Image 6 of 107In a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress and Christian Louboutin shoes
Emily Ratajkowski
Image 7 of 107In Marc Jacobs
Letitia Wright
Image 8 of 107In a Coach dress and bag, Forevermark Diamonds
Kate Moss
Image 9 of 107In Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Blake Lively
Image 10 of 107In Atelier Versace and Christian Louboutin shoes
Cassie Ventura
Image 11 of 107Cardi B
Image 12 of 107In Moschino
Cara Delevingne
Image 13 of 107In a Dior dress and Marianna Harutunian crown
Zendaya
Image 14 of 107In Atelier Versace and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Scarlett Johansson
Image 15 of 107In Marchesa
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner
Image 16 of 107In Gentle Monster x Alexander Wang sunglasses, Alexander Wang dress, and Platinum by Chopard earrings; Scott in Christian Louboutin shoes
Selena Gomez
Image 17 of 107In Coach and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Image 18 of 107Ashley in a Paco Rabanne dress, Stephen Russell jewelry, and Saint Laurent shoes. Mary-Kate in The Row dress and Paco Robanne tunic, Stephen Russell jewelry, and Saint Laurent shoes
Nick Jonas
Image 19 of 107In Dolce & Gabbana
Madonna
Image 20 of 107In Jean Paul Gaultier gown, Miu Miu boots, Rinaldy Yunardi crown and necklace, Jacob & Co mesh gloves and necklace, jewelry from Lana Jewelry, Narcisa Pheres, Pascale Monvoisin, and Catherine Angiel
Nicki Minaj
Image 21 of 107In Oscar de la Renta, Le Silla shoes, and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Yara Shahidi
Image 22 of 107In Chanel SS18 couture and Christian Louboutin shoes
Mary J. Blige
Image 23 of 107In Versace
Jared Leto
Image 24 of 107In Gucci
Gigi Hadid
Image 25 of 107In Atelier Versace and Christian Louboutin shoes
Evan Rachel Wood
Image 26 of 107In Altuzarra
Trevor Noah
Image 27 of 107In Balmain
Winnie Harlow
Image 28 of 107In Tommy Hilfiger dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Brittny Wood headpiece, and Bvlgari diamonds
Emma Stone
Image 29 of 107In Nicolas Ghesquière
Janelle Monae
Image 30 of 107In Marc Jacobs and Christian Louboutin shoes
J.Lo
Image 31 of 107In Balmain and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Michelle Williams
Image 32 of 107In Louis Vuitton and Cartier jewels
Miley Cyrus
Image 33 of 107In custom Baguette & Round Bezel hoops, Pyramid Spike cross charm, small cross studs, and a necklace by Sydney Evan
Salma Hayek
Image 34 of 107In Altuzarra
Kendall Jenner
Image 35 of 107In Off-White and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Ruth Negga
Image 36 of 107In Louis Vuitton and Brian Atwood shoes
Jaden Smith
Image 37 of 107In Louis Vuitton
Jennifer Connelly
Image 38 of 107In Louis Vuitton
Priyanka Chopra
Image 39 of 107In Ralph Lauren and Cartier jewels
Alicia Vikander
Image 40 of 107In Nikos Koulis jewels
Lana del Rey
Image 41 of 107In Gucci
Justin Theroux
Image 42 of 107In Louis Vuitton
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk
Image 43 of 107In custom Versace
Karlie Kloss
Image 44 of 107In Brandon Maxwell
Sarah Jessica Parker
Image 45 of 107In Dolce & Gabbana
Greta Gerwig
Image 46 of 107In The Row and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Laura Dern
Image 47 of 107In Proenza Schouler
Gisele Bündchen
Image 48 of 107In Versace
Cindy Crawford
Image 49 of 107In Atelier Versace and Jacob & Co. jewels
Ruby Rose
Image 50 of 107In a Tommy Hilfiger dress and carried a Judith Leiber clutch
Michael B. Jordan
Image 51 of 107In Off-White and Piaget timepiece
Jourdan Dunn
Image 52 of 107In a Diane Von Furstenberg dress, Louboutin shoes, and Bvlgari diamonds
Katy Perry
Image 53 of 107In Versace
Donald Glover
Image 54 of 107In custom Gucci
Sarah Paulson
Image 55 of 107In Prada
Ariana Grande
Image 56 of 107In Vera Wang
Tracee Ellis Ross
Image 57 of 107In Michael Kors, Loriblu shoes, and Repossi jewelry
Hailey Baldwin
Image 58 of 107In Tommy Hilfiger and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Joan Smalls
Image 59 of 107In Tommy Hilfiger
Frances McDormand
Image 60 of 107In Maison Valentino SS18 couture
Rooney Mara
Image 61 of 107In Givenchy
Anne Hathaway
Image 62 of 107In Maison Valentino SS18 couture
Shailene Woodley
Image 63 of 107In Ralph Lauren
Lily Aldridge
Image 64 of 107In Ralph Lauren Collection dress and Bvlgari jewelry
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Image 65 of 107In Ralph Lauren
Dakota Fanning
Image 66 of 107In Miu Miu
Amber Heard
Image 67 of 107In Carolina Herrera
Sasha Lane
Image 68 of 107In Tory Burch
Kate Upton
Image 69 of 107In Zac Posen
Lena Waithe
Image 70 of 107In custom Carolina Hererra suit and cape and Verdura brooches
Eiza Gonzalez
Image 71 of 107In Prabal Gurung, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and Tasaki Atelier Jewelry
Rihanna
Image 72 of 107In Maison Margiela, Christian Louboutin shoes, Maria Tash earrings, and Cartier jewels
Deepika Padukone
Image 73 of 107In a Prabal Gurung gown and Christian Louboutin shoes
Katherine Langford
Image 74 of 107In a Prada gown and Fred Leighton jewelry
Hailee Steinfeld
Image 75 of 107In Prabal Gurung
Kate Bosworth
Image 76 of 107In Oscar de la Renta
Gabrielle Union
Image 77 of 107In a Prabal Gurung dress, Tasaki jewels, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and carried a Tyler Ellis clutch
Brooke Shields
Image 78 of 107In Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Uma Thurman
Image 79 of 107In Gabriela Hearst
Ashley Graham
Image 80 of 107In Prabal Gurung
SZA
Image 81 of 107In Atelier Versace
Mindy Kaling
Image 82 of 107In Vassilis Zoulias
Kerry Washington
Image 83 of 107In Ralph Lauren
Kris Jenner
Image 84 of 107In Tommy Hilfiger
Zoë Kravitz
Image 85 of 107In YSL and Jacob & Co. jewels
Amanda Seyfried
Image 86 of 107In Prada
Andrew Garfield
Image 87 of 107In Tom Ford
Lily Collins
Image 88 of 107In Givenchy ss18 couture and Cartier jewels
Doutzen Kroes
Image 89 of 107In Sies Marjan
Misha Nonoo
Image 90 of 107Bella Hadid
Image 91 of 107In Gareth Pugh
Donatella Versace
Image 92 of 107In Atelier Versace
Cynthia Erivo
Image 93 of 107In a Valentino gown, Sophia Webster shoes, a Hunting Season bag, and jewelry by Yeprem, Maria Tash, Eva Fehren, Shiffon Co., and Jude Frances
Huma Abedin
Image 94 of 107Princess Beatrice
Image 95 of 107Jonah Hill
Image 96 of 107Lynda Carter
Image 97 of 107In Zac Posen
Rita Ora
Image 98 of 107In Prada
Kiersey Clemons
Image 99 of 107Lili Reinhart
Image 100 of 107In H&M and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Cole Sprouse
Image 101 of 107In H&M
Olivia Munn
Image 102 of 107In H&M and Christian Louboutin shoes
Jasmine Sanders
Image 103 of 107In H&M
Daniel Kaluuya
Image 104 of 107In Prada suit, David Yurman ring, Montblanc cufflinks, Piaget timepiece, and Jason of Beverly Hills bracelets
Amal Clooney
Image 105 of 107In Richard Quinn and Christian Louboutin shoes
Bee Shaffer
Image 106 of 107In Maison Valentino SS18 couture
Jenna Bush Hager
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