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.
What charity does the Met Gala support? The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum — fundraising totals, exhibition funding, Anna Wintour Costume Center, and Vogue partnership explained.
How does the met gala really work? From the $75,000 ticket to Anna Wintour’s guest list, here’s everything behind fashion’s most exclusive night.