Taylor Swift to skip 2024 Met Gala for tour prep

Swift starts her Europe music tour in Paris on May 9.

Taylor Swift, fresh off the release of her “Tortured Poets Department” album, will be skipping the 2024 Met Gala, focusing instead on rehearsals and tour preparations for her upcoming Eras Tour. 

Despite earlier reports suggesting her attendance, Swift, 34, has opted out of fashion’s biggest night, with the Met Gala scheduled for May 6, just days before her tour resumes in Paris on May 9.

Tour Preparations Take Priority

With tour dates spanning Europe throughout the spring and summer, Swift’s decision to forego the Met Gala aligns with her commitment to ensuring a successful tour experience. 

While rumors circulated that Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, would attend, both have opted out of this year’s event. Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs tight end, has yet to make his Met Gala debut.

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Swift’s Recent Success

Following the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift has enjoyed tremendous success, dominating the Billboard charts and accumulating 1 billion Spotify streams in a week. 

Amidst glowing reviews for her latest work, Swift’s focus remains on delivering exceptional performances for her fans.

Met Gala Theme and Dress Code

This year’s Met Gala theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” centers around an exhibit featuring approximately 250 items spanning over 400 years of history. 

Inspired by J.G. Ballard’s “The Garden of Time,” the dress code reflects themes of nature, florals, music, and time, offering attendees an opportunity to pay homage to fashion’s emotional poetics.

While Swift’s absence may leave a “blank space” at the Met Gala, the event promises to attract fashion’s heavy hitters, with stars expected to dazzle in ensembles inspired by the theme and exhibit’s rich history and symbolism.