How to watch the Met Gala 2025? Streaming details, venue, event dates, and more explored

The Met Gala is back on Monday, May 5, at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, and this year’s theme—“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—promises a dazzling celebration of Black menswear and dandyism. From 6 p.m. ET, Vogue will stream the red carpet live on Vogue.com and YouTube, while E! News and Peacock offer their own pre‑show coverage.

As fashion’s biggest fundraiser for the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, the Met Gala 2025 unites co‑chairs Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton (and honorary chair LeBron James) for an evening of couture, culture, and conversation.

How to watch the Met Gala 2025: Streaming, venue, and dates

Fans can tune into the official Met Gala livestream hosted by Vogue beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, May 5, via Vogue.com and the Vogue YouTube channel. Viewers on the West Coast should adjust to 3 p.m. PST when the broadcast kicks off, with commentary by Teyana Taylor, La La Anthony and Ego Nwodim.

E! News will also air a three‑and‑a‑half‑hour special, starting at 6 p.m. ET, co‑hosted by Zanna Roberts Rassi, Maria Taylor, Elaine Welteroth and Yvonne Orji, with a secondary livestream on E! Online and Peacock from 6:30 to 8 p.m. ET.

The in‑person event, held in the grand halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue, opens its red carpet at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET, with dinner service for guests to follow backstage. The gala is strictly invitation‑only, with attendees joining from around the world to debut couture looks on the famed grand staircase.

Though access to the venue itself is reserved, streaming ensures that everyone can experience the spectacle of this landmark fashion dates event from the comfort of home.

Attendees, theme, and notable details

With the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” this year’s Met Gala exhibit explores 300 years of Black dandyism across the Atlantic diaspora, curated by Monica L. Miller. Monica L. Miller’s curation invites guests to consider clothing as a form of self‑fashioning and cultural commentary, echoing her statement that “Dandyism can seem frivolous, but it often poses a challenge to or a transcendence of social and cultural hierarchies”.

Co‑chairing the gala, Anna Wintour returns alongside Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and Lewis Hamilton, with basketball legend LeBron James stepping in as honorary chair. Although the official guest list remains under wraps until showtime, early buzz suggests regulars like Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and Kim Kardashian will grace the stairs, while Sarah Jessica Parker, Blake Lively and Rachel Zegler are confirmed to skip this year due to scheduling conflicts.

Rising stars such as Doechii, Janelle Monáe and Sha’Carri Richardson also feature among the host committee, underscoring the gala’s embrace of LGBTQ+ voices in fashion. On the Latin front, artists including Shakira, Rosalía and Karol G are on fans’ wish lists, although official arrivals won’t be confirmed until they appear on the red carpet.

Attendees will adhere to the “Tailored for You” dress code, putting bespoke twists on classic suiting to embody the dandy spirit through a modern lens. After the event, the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition opens to the public on May 10, inviting visitors to explore a curated selection of garments, photographs and decorative arts that blend art, history and identity.

Whether you’re streaming from home or following social feeds, Met Gala 2025 offers an immersive blend of fashion, culture and philanthropy, with every detail broadcast live for global audiences.

The event’s venue on Fifth Avenue and carefully choreographed dates make it one of the most anticipated nights in style, and the wide range of streaming options ensures that no one misses a moment of the action.

Mark your calendars for May 5, settle in for the red carpet by 6 p.m. ET and prepare to witness fashion history unfold at New York’s landmark museum venue!

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