Madeline's Tea Party at Bemelmans Bar

Madeline inspiration

Madeline’s Tea Party is built around a children’s and family holiday afternoon tea and brunch format in New York City. The program is inspired by Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic Madeline series, and it takes place at Bemelmans Bar. The setting also connects directly to Bemelmans through the historic Ludwig Bemelmans murals associated with the celebration.

That keeps the focus on a family-oriented afternoon format rather than a general restaurant meal or a standalone performance.

Food and program

The named food and drink offerings include custom sweet treats, Madeline cupcakes, an all-you-can-eat buffet or brunch spread, and Shirley Temples. The event description also highlights custom sweet treats, so the menu details are presented here only as the items specifically named for the event.

Live entertainment is part of the event, with live musical storytelling specified as part of the experience. Tina deVaron is the featured performer and is identified as a pianist, singer, and musical storyteller, which gives the program a named live-performance component alongside the tea and brunch format.

Place and timing

Bemelmans Bar is the featured venue for the event and is listed as a bar in New York City. The venue address is 35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021. The event is scheduled for December 20, 2026, with the exact timing handled in the event details.