Slated for May 6 this year, the Met Gala (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab) 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.
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 (opens in new tab). “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 (opens in new tab). Yes, you read that correctly.
Lady Gaga at the 2016 Met Gala.
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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 (opens in new tab) and Twitter (opens in new tab).
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 (opens in new tab).
In an Iris van Herpen dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and shoes and bag by Brother Vellies
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Emilia Clarke
In a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress and Christian Louboutin shoes
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Emily Ratajkowski
In Marc Jacobs
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Letitia Wright
In a Coach dress and bag, Forevermark Diamonds
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Kate Moss
In Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
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Blake Lively
In Atelier Versace and Christian Louboutin shoes
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Cassie Ventura
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Cardi B
In Moschino
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Cara Delevingne
In a Dior dress and Marianna Harutunian crown
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Zendaya
In Atelier Versace and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
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Scarlett Johansson
In Marchesa
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Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner
In Gentle Monster x Alexander Wang sunglasses, Alexander Wang dress, and Platinum by Chopard earrings; Scott in Christian Louboutin shoes
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Selena Gomez
In Coach and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
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Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Ashley 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
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Nick Jonas
In Dolce & Gabbana
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Madonna
In 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
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Nicki Minaj
In Oscar de la Renta, Le Silla shoes, and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
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Yara Shahidi
In Chanel SS18 couture and Christian Louboutin shoes
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Mary J. Blige
In Versace
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Jared Leto
In Gucci
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Gigi Hadid
In Atelier Versace and Christian Louboutin shoes
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Evan Rachel Wood
In Altuzarra
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Trevor Noah
In Balmain
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Winnie Harlow
In Tommy Hilfiger dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Brittny Wood headpiece, and Bvlgari diamonds
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Emma Stone
In Nicolas Ghesquière
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Janelle Monae
In Marc Jacobs and Christian Louboutin shoes
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J.Lo
In Balmain and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
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Michelle Williams
In Louis Vuitton and Cartier jewels
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Miley Cyrus
In custom Baguette & Round Bezel hoops, Pyramid Spike cross charm, small cross studs, and a necklace by Sydney Evan
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Salma Hayek
In Altuzarra
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Kendall Jenner
In Off-White and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
