Headline: Billie Eilish Misses Met Gala 2025 Due to World Tour Performance in Amsterdam
May 8, 2025 – New York, NY / Amsterdam, NL
Global pop sensation Billie Eilish was notably absent from the prestigious 2025 Met Gala held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. While her absence sparked curiosity among fans and fashion watchers, the reason behind it was both understandable and professionally grounded: Eilish was in the midst of her international “Hit Me Hard and Soft” world tour, performing to a packed crowd in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on the same night as the fashion industry’s biggest annual event.
The 23-year-old Grammy and Oscar-winning artist had a scheduled performance at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, where she delivered an emotionally resonant setlist that included a stunning cover of Radiohead’s “Creep,” which received widespread acclaim from both attendees and critics online. The performance fell directly in conflict with the Met Gala’s red carpet, rendering her attendance impossible.
Eilish has a notable history with the Met Gala, having served as a co-chair in 2021 and making headlines for her classic, Old Hollywood-inspired Oscar de la Renta gown. Her fashion evolution and environmentally conscious values have made her a recurring highlight on past Met Gala carpets. This year’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” was expected to be a fitting stage for Eilish’s bold, transformative fashion sense, making her absence all the more noticeable.
A spokesperson for Eilish confirmed her commitment to her ongoing tour as the reason for her absence, emphasizing her dedication to her fans and the importance she places on live performance. The singer herself has also spoken about her love of touring in recent interviews, noting that “being on stage every night feels like home” and hinting that she has no plans of slowing down any time soon.
Despite missing fashion’s biggest night, Eilish continues to make headlines with the upcoming release of her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, set for release on May 17, 2025. As fans eagerly await her return to New York for future performances, it’s clear that Billie Eilish remains at the forefront of both music and cultural influence—even when she’s 3,600 miles away.
