Yes, the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” show is coming to London. It lands at the V&A in Spring 2026.
That part is 100% real. No conspiracy theories needed. It’ll be a gorgeous, must-see display of historic and modern pieces.
But here’s where your watch comes in. The Met Gala dinner part? That stays in New York. First Monday in May. Always.
The Party Stays Stateside (Sorry!)
Think of it this way: The Met Gala is like a really exclusive house party. The exhibition is the house tour.
You can visit the house (the V&A in London). You can see the wallpaper and the furniture (the clothes). But the actual party with the champagne and the celebrities acting weird? That’s still at the original house in Manhattan.
Anna Wintour hasn’t packed her sunglasses for a UK party yet. Do we think she would even bring a passport?
British Met Gala: All you need to know about UK's biggest fashion event
