Events & EXPERIENCES
At The Whitney
Mansion
Tea
Service
Mansion Tea service
Served Thursdays-Saturdays - Noon - 1:00pm
Step Into Elegance: Mansion Tea Service at The Whitney
Escape the ordinary and indulge in an afternoon of grandeur, grace, and tradition at The Whitney’s Mansion Tea Service. Let the worries of the day fade away as you arrive in style with a glass of champagne, setting the tone for a truly elegant mid-day retreat.
Immerse yourself in the Whitney lifestyle, where curated teas are perfectly paired with freshly baked scones, strawberries in double cream, savory canapés, warm hors d’oeuvres, and exquisite pastries. As you sip and savor, let the melodies of live piano with Joel transport you to a time when afternoons were meant for leisure and luxury with friends and family.
Seatings are available from 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM Thursday through Saturday. Leave your cares behind and experience afternoon tea as it was meant to be.
Reservations recommended—join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Detroit’s most iconic mansion.
*Due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate menu/dietary restrictions or substitutions.
Garden Party Live Music
We are pleased to welcome some of Detroit’s premier bands to The Whitney’s Popular Garden Party tradition.
Gardens open at 4:00 PM
Music begins at 6:00 PM
General admission seating is first-come, first-served. A limited number of VIP patio tables are available by reservation.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
In the event of inclement weather, the Garden Party will be canceled by 2:00 PM and tickets fully refunded. (Refunds apply to weather-related cancellations only.)
June 4 One Ton Trolley (Roots from the Rustbelt)
June 11 Television City (Americana)
June 18 Jeremy Porter and The Tucos (Detroit Rock and Roll)
June 25 The Whiskey Charmers (Country Noir / Americana)
July 2 Djangophonique (Hot Club Revival)
July 9 Lone Wolf Hippies (Country, Blues and Jazz)
July 16 Olivia Van Goor Quartet (Jazz)
July 23 Carolyn Striho Group (Rock and Roll Gypsy Folk)
July 30 Voxanna (Psychedelic Folk)
August 6 Julianna Ankley Trio (Americana)
August 13 The Blueflowers (Americana/Alt-Indie)
August 20 Olivia Dear (Indie-Pop)
August 27 On The Lash (Dynamic Celtic Folk)
September 3 Laura Rain and The Caesars (Soul/Funk)
Garden Party Live Music
Sunday Garden Events
Join us at The Whitney for our Sunday Garden Events. Celebrates include American Barbeque, Seafood Boils, New Orleans Party and even a toast to Dad on Father’s Day. Check in with the restaurant for more details. $79 per person, drinks and cocktails available for purchase. Open from 4pm to 7pm.
June 14th - American Barbeque
June 21st - Father's Day Event
June 28th - Summer Sunday Seafood Boil
July 12th - New Orleans Feast
July 19th - Summer Sunday Seafood Boil
August 2nd - American Barbeque
August 9th - Summer Sunday Seafood Boil
August 16th - New Orleans Feast
August 23rd - American Barbeque
August 30th - Summer Sunday Seafood Boil
Sunday Garden Events
2026
BIRTHDAY
DINNER
DEAL
2026 Birthday Dining deal
Celebrate Your Birthday in Style with The Whitney’s 2026 Birthday Dining Deal!
Make your special day truly unforgettable with the best birthday dining offer in town! Join us for an unforgettable meal with family and friends to celebrate your special day, in the most memorable way. Enjoy a $50 discount on your Birthday entree with the purchase of an additional full price entree of equal or greater value. Private dining rooms are available to elevate your experience even further. When dining alone, enjoy a 50% discount on your entrée (maximum discount $50). This promotion is only available on the actual day of your birthday. We look forward to celebrating your special day in style at The Whitney!
There are a couple of guidelines with this incredible offer:
* Discount is only available on the actual date of your birthday (sorry, no exceptions) with valid photo identification – driver’s license or Passport.
*If The Whitney is closed on the actual day of your Birthday, you can apply your Birthday Deal on a convenient day up to 4 days after your actual birthdate.
*Discount available with Lunch, Brunch, Mansion Tea, regular ala carte Dinner menus only, not valid with Happy Hour, Pre-Theater or any other promotional menus.
*A 20% gratuity will be added to the pre-discounted total check.
The Birthday Dining Deal is valid 1/2/2026 - 12/31/2026.
We look forward to celebrating your special day!
embrace the whitney lifestyle
Champagne tour
SaturdayS - 11:00AM
Enjoy a one hour guided stroll through the elegant Whitney mansion while sipping Champagne. $19 Tours are offered at 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays and last approximately one hour. Advance ticket purchased required. Non-alcoholic sparkling beverages are also available.
*Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable.
spirited dining & Estate Tour
Join us as we "pull back the curtain" and join Dye Paranormal Investigators as they guide you through the history and legends of The Whitney family and estate. Beginning at 5:00, this evening includes a Historical Champagne Tour of the Mansion, a 4-course dinner with selected spirits, followed by the Paranormal expedition through the Mansion, Gardens and Carriage House. Tickets are $199 pp and include Dinner, Selected Spirits, Tours, Tax and Gratuity - Valet Parking additional. Reservations limited, 21 and over only. Due to the nature of this event, menu preferences and dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.
*Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable.
Paranormal dinner Experience
Upcoming Dates: 4/12; 4/26 ; 5/17; 5/31; 6/7; 6/28
Late-NighT PARANORMAL TOURS
Step into the shadows and experience the paranormal side of Detroit nightlife with an unforgettable haunted tour of the legendary Whitney Mansion and Carriage House, as featured on the acclaimed “Ghost Hunters” TV show. Sip on our award-winning Witching Hour cocktail, savor delectable passed appetizers, and uncover the eerie history and ghostly encounters that linger within these storied walls.
This one-of-a-kind experience takes place Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30 PM, offering a thrilling mix of history, mystery, and spirits—both the ghostly and the crafted kind!
Reservations are required and must be pre-paid—secure your spot for just $39 per person and prepare for an unforgettable evening in one of Detroit’s most haunted landmarks.
*Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable.
Late night paranormal tour
Fridays & Saturday’s - 9:30pm
Dining and Social Club dedicated to the preservation of The Historic Whitney Mansion
preservation partnerShip & social club
We welcome all interested individuals to join!
Become a Preservation Partner and Social Club member for a $100 initial payment. In ongoing appreciation, we provide exciting benefits and special opportunities to our partners.
Contact us at info@thewhitney for membership application
Live music nightly
entertainment
Elegant Piano in the Mansion nightly
Wednesday-Saturday evening, Friday & Saturday Tea and Sunday Brunch featuring Joel Seah.
Sunday - Monday evenings with Grant Wollach
Stroll the whitney
Take a few minutes to virtually stroll through the beautiful Whitney Mansion. We look forward to giving you a live historical tour when you visit us for dinner.