Your Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 travel experience starts here.
Join us at Flemington Racecourse over four unique race days to experience the excitement, glamour and fun of Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025.
Our 2025 packages are coming soon! These will include official Melbourne Cup Carnival tickets (general admission, Lawn Stand and Hill Stand), hospitality (Makybe Diva Marquee, Parade Lounge and others) plus a selection of 4-star and 5-star hotels and apartments. Additionally, our expert team can tailor your experience with extra nights, flights, transport, sightseeing, travel insurance, and more. Enjoy a glamorous day out at the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival, an event that will have you coming back for more!
We’ve been helping fans experience Melbourne Cup Carnival since 1994 and look forward to welcoming you to Flemington in 2025 for The Race That Stops a Nation™.
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The Melbourne Cup Carnival transcends a mere horse race; it’s a four-day spectacle of sport, fashion, gastronomy and entertainment, that captivates families and enthusiasts alike.
Run during Melbourne’s vibrant spring, and often referred to as Spring Racing, the Carnival unfolds over a week featuring four race days: Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, Crown Oaks Day, and TAB Champions Stakes Day. Each race day offers a unique experience with distinct themes, dress guidelines, racing categories and activities.
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is the jewel of the Carnival, drawing over 100,000 fans to Flemington to witness the A$8 million Lexus Melbourne Cup, a globally celebrated 3200m race that shapes the legacies of trainers, jockey’s and horses alike.
Melbourne is the perfect host city for The Race That Stops a Nation™. It’s Australia’s sporting capital, and offers an eclectic mix of experiences from exceptional dining and shopping to world-class attractions. Opt for a luxury hotel along the Yarra River, savour meals at sought-after restaurants, and indulge in the Crown Entertainment Complex or immerse yourself within the National Gallery of Victoria’s acclaimed exhibitions.
Conveniently, Flemington is a stone’s throw from the city centre, and the broader Melbourne area brims with attractions – trendy bars, serene beaches, esteemed wineries, scenic drives, and a rich arts scene.
Extend your journey further with a coastal drive down the Great Ocean Road or a visit to a brewery along the Mornington Peninsula’s rugged coast, once stables for the legendary Makybe Diva. Experience the Mornington Peninsula’s famous wineries on our included Winery Tour, an option for many of our packages.
Since 1994, we’ve been crafting unforgettable Melbourne Cup Carnival experiences for visitors worldwide. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned guest, our official travel packages offer superb value to enjoy the festivities, the city and beyond.
Whichever race day or combination you choose, we look forward to helping you make the most of your travel experience to Flemington and Melbourne — the city that we are proud to call home.
Join us in Melbourne this November for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Glenn Hedley,
Director, Events Travel
| Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, Saturday, 1 November 2025 | One of the most prestigious days of racing with nine group races, four at the elite group 1 level including the Penfolds Victoria Derby, Australia’s premier staying classic for three-year olds. The fashion stakes are equally high with the commencement of the Fashions on the Field competition. This is the day for classic elegance, which sets the tone of the week. Women typically opt for black and white, while men wear a grey morning suit and pin-stripe pants. |
| Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday, 4 November 2025 | The focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, there’s nothing quite like being there as over 100,000 fans erupt as the race unfolds. The excitement slowly builds to its 3pm fever pitch when everything at the track comes to a stop for 200 heart-pounding seconds. Each year, a new chapter is written, a new legend is made and a new dream comes true in the quest to win Australia’s most famous sporting trophy. |
| Crown Oaks Day, Thursday, 6 November 2025 | Known as the style day of the carnival and commonly called ‘Ladies Day’, women of all ages come together dressed in their most feminine ensemble. The winner of the Myer Fashions on the Field is announced, reinforcing its importance on the fashion calendar. The racing highlight is the Group 1 Oaks, the classic for three-year old fillies over 2500m. |
| TAB Champions Stakes Day, Saturday, 8 November 2025 | The Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes with TAB Champions Stakes Day, featuring Victoria’s premier 1600m event, the Group 1 Stakes. TAB Champions Stakes Day is the fastest growing race day for the four day carnival with crowds topping 80,000 in recent years. It is also recognised as the carnival’s family day, with the focus on family fun and an abundance of free activities available for children. |
Melbourne is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city that combines cutting-edge style with a relaxed and carefree spirit. Celebrated for its creative arts, world-class dining, stunning galleries, cozy cafes, boutique shops, and spectacular sports events, the city offers a wealth of experiences. In the heart of the CBD, explore hidden laneways filled with vibrant street art, and just to the north, discover bohemian shopping strips and some of the finest Italian cuisine outside Italy. A short stroll or complimentary tram ride from the CBD takes you to the world-renowned MCG and Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open. For the intrepid traveller, Melbourne is a treasure trove of opportunities: within just an hour or two, you can find enchanting wineries, majestic National Parks, charming alpine towns, and breathtaking coastal drives. With its myriad offerings, Melbourne is the ideal backdrop for your dream Spring Racing adventure.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 is confirmed to start on Saturday, 1 November 2025 and finish Saturday, 8 November 2025. It is a week long carnival with four race days.
Melbourne Cup Carnival is always held at Flemington Racecourse, to Melbourne’s north west. Getting there is easy via car, coach or train; for intrepid travellers enjoy a boat ride up the Maribyrnong River or a helicopter ride from the CBD.
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day will be held on Saturday, 1 November 2025.
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day will be held on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Crown Oaks Day will be held on Thursday, 6 November 2025.
TAB Champions Stakes Day will be held on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 tickets will go on sale to the General Public in early 2025. Our official 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival packages are on sale now and include access to grandstand tickets, hospitality and a host of other travel services, ensuring guests an easy and unforgettable travel experience.
You have two ways to buy tickets and hospitality to Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025:
Our official Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 packages will be on sale soon.
You will be able to choose from individual race day packages covering one race day, combinations of two or more race days, or for discerning racing enthusiasts, we will have a package that includes all four race days!
Alternatively, you can design a custom package with our team, with exactly what you need and nothing you don’t.
All packages will be customisable with extra travel services such as extra nights, flights, tours and other experiences.
Yes, Events Travel is the longest running Official Tourism Operator for Melbourne Cup Carnival. We first started helping fans travel to Melbourne Cup Carnival in 1994.
No you don’t require two tickets. If you have a grandstand ticket or a hospitality ticket, that ticket alone will grant you access to Flemington and all unreserved areas.
The Birdcage is an exclusive area home to partner hospitality suites and is typically invite only. Historically the VRC has offered a hospitality suite in the Birdcage previously called The Perch, but that has since not been offered for a number of years. We will have range of alternative hospitality options available directly from the Victorian Racing Club.
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