For one night only, enjoy special access to some of the most impressive private mausoleums on the grounds of this 177-year-old cemetery.

Enjoy champagne cocktails and light refreshments as we unveil these secret places! Learn the remarkable history of the families they were built for, revel in the beauty of their design and decoration, and help preserve this special place for generations to come with your attendance. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold for this unique event.

100% of proceeds from Champagne Cocktails with the Dead go directly into the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Historic Fund for restoration. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Every ticket helps keep this history alive for the visitors who will walk these grounds long after us.

Event Details

Attire: No jeans or shorts, please, but do wear comfortable walking shoes.

Tickets: $95 per person. Ages 21 and up only.

Weather Policy: This event runs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, if we have to cancel, a full refund will be issued. Tickets are otherwise nonrefundable.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. We would like to thank the families for graciously granting their permission.

Champagne Cocktails with the Dead is just one stop on Sleepy Hollow Cemetery’s 2026 special-events calendar. This fall, you can also catch dramatic readings of Dracula, Frankenstein, Jekyll & Hyde, and The Time Machine; step into an interactive Murder Mystery inspired by Washington Irving’s most famous tale; paint your own Headless Horseman alongside artist Heather Gleason; and toast the eccentric poet Francis Saltus Saltus at his graveside. See the full lineup and reserve your seats at sleepyhollowcemetery.org/special-events.