The Met Gala is almost here — but when, exactly, does it start? The event, which benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, is always held on the first Monday in May. In 2024, that's Monday, May 6. Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour previewed the 2024 Met Gala to TODAY. Wintour, a Met trustee, serves as a co-chair annually, along with a different batch of celebrities and public figures. What time does the Met Gala red carpet start? Guest arrivals begin at 5:30 p.
m. ET. Actors Gwendoline Christie and La La Anthony and model Ashley Graham will be co-hosting the livestream with Emma Chamberlain, who’ll return as Vogue’s special correspondent. E! livestream The red carpet will also be broadcast by E! News. 'Live from E! 2024 Met Gala' airs from 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET to 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET. What is this year's Met Gala theme? Wintour told TODAY she expects to see flowers on the red carpet to match the 'Garden of Time' dress code.