Plan's for 'London's Met Gala' to rival New York with first event next monthThe British Museum is to hold an inaugural fundraising ball that could look to rival the Met Gala in New YorkView Image Blake Lively wears Atelier Versace and Ryan Reynolds wears Ralph Lauren at The 2022 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 2, 2022. (Image: Variety via Getty Images)The British Museum is to hold an inaugural fundraising ball that could look to rival the Met Gala in New York. The London event is invite only, much like the Met Gala, known as fashion’s biggest night, where celebrities reportedly pay 75,000 dollars (£56,000) for a ticket. ‌A spokesperson told the PA news agency: “The British Museum will hold its inaugural fundraising Ball on 18th October. ”‌The Met Gala in New York is held a the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.