Why is the Met Gala always the first Monday in May: exhibition timing, museum operations, the 2016 Vogue documentary, and exceptions in 2020, September 2021, and why May 4 2026 still fits the rule.
Met Gala rules celebrities must follow — no phones, theme adherence, arrival windows, seating, after-parties, and Anna Wintour enforcement. Operations guide, not outfit rankings.
Anna Wintour Met Gala role explained — chair since 1995, guest list curation, co-chair selection, Vogue partnership, fundraising, and enforcement. Full guide.
Who decides who attends the Met Gala — Anna Wintour, Vogue, the Met Museum, brand tables, designer invites, and the host committee. Full guest list pipeline explained.
How much does a Met Gala ticket cost — $100,000 in 2026, $50 in 1973. Full ticket and table pricing, charity fundraising, and why you cannot buy one online.
Met Gala themes by year complete list from 1973 to 2026 — Costume Art, Savage Beauty, Camp, Heavenly Bodies, and every exhibition theme with dress codes.