The Met Gala, a highly anticipated event for Hollywood’s elite, is just around the corner. This year’s theme, “fashion is art,” will see attendees showcasing their interpretation of high-end fashion. Organized by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the prestigious gala is curated by fashion icon Anna Wintour.

Traditionally held on the first Monday of May, the exclusive event features invite-only guests strutting down the red carpet before immersing themselves in the latest Costume Institute exhibition, paying tribute to “Costume Art.” Attendees are encouraged to push the boundaries of fashion and embrace bold, avant-garde styles.

Despite the event’s emphasis on creative expression, there are strict guidelines that participants must adhere to, ranging from photography restrictions to mandatory social interactions. Fans often speculate about the event’s rumored regulations on social media platforms.

Discussions around Met Gala rules have sparked curiosity among fans, with questions raised about seating arrangements for celebrities and their plus ones. Designers typically extend invitations to celebrities, determining where they sit based on allocated seats. Plus ones for celebrities are not a common practice, with partners either being invited separately or not at all.

For those eager to catch a glimpse of the 2026 Met Gala red carpet in the UK, the event will be live-streamed on Monday, May 4, 2026, starting at 11 PM BST. While the gala is not broadcast on traditional UK terrestrial TV channels, viewers can tune in via digital platforms such as Vogue’s Official Livestream and Live From E! accessible through the E! Online website or E! Entertainment YouTube channel.