met gala when

The Met Gala is traditionally held annually on the first Monday in May. For example, the 2025 Met Gala took place on Monday, May 5. This timing marks the opening of the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event typically begins with red carpet arrivals starting in the late afternoon or early evening, around 5:30 PM Eastern Time, followed by the gala itself.