In the pop culture scene, the Met Gala is one of the most important events of the year. The ball, which is held in benefit of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum, gathers some of the biggest celebrities in the world for a night in which fashion is the undisputed protagonist.
In recent years, especially in social media, the Met Gala has also become an important talking point, with fans and fashion lovers analyzing, judging or praising the looks of every Met Gala attendee, including renowned designers.
While you might be aware by now everything about the Met Gala’s co-chair, theme and more, there’s other questions around the event such as where it is held, what happens inside and where do celebrities stay. Here’s what to know.
Where is the Met Gala held?
The Met Gala takes place at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on the first Monday in May each year. The only exception was the 2021 event, which took place in September due to pandemic-related restrictions. The red carpet is held at the Met’s iconic steps.
What happens at the Met Gala?
This is the question that everyone wants to know, but there’s no actual answer. It’s a secret… Well, almost. Guests are supposed to abide by the no-phone/social media policy. However, some celebrities can’t resist and they always sneak out to take selfies in the bathroom. Actually, there’s a whole Reddit sub about it.
But, we do know, thanks to some behind-the-scenes videos from last year, that there’s always a high-profile performer. Also, celebrities usually explore the exhibition before sitting down together for dinner. If you want to picture how things go inside of the museum, you can use Ocean’s Eleven’s famous scene as reference.
Where do celebrities stay for the Met Gala?
Guests attending the Met Gala typically stay in hotels nearby. Last year, the Mark Hotel was a prime location for celebrity-spotting, and fans were gathered around it to watch the celebrities come out of it and see the looks before they even hit the red carpet.
