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.... Read this story