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Your Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 travel experience starts here.
Experience The Race That Stops a Nation™ in 2025 with Events Travel—the longest running Official Tourism Operator for Melbourne Cup Carnival. Immerse yourself in four thrilling days of world-class racing, high fashion, and unparalleled entertainment.
Our Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 packages are coming soon! Packages will include direct and early access to guaranteed official tickets (general admission, premium reserved grandstand seating and exclusive hospitality). Choose from our curated selection of Melbourne’s top hotels and apartments, conveniently located in Melbourne’s bustling CBD. Personalise your trip further with optional services including extra nights, flights, transport, sightseeing, and travel insurance. Extend your journey with visits to iconic destinations like the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, or even Sydney and New Zealand.
Our packages guarantee fans early access to official tickets, luxury hospitality, and exclusive event experiences. Packages will be available across the Carnival, from the glamorous AAMI Victoria Derby Day through to the pinnacle of the Lexus Melbourne Cup, and the vibrant Penfolds Victoria Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day.
For decades, we’ve proudly brought the magic of the Melbourne Cup Carnival to fans worldwide. Now, we’re preparing to welcome you to Melbourne for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival—an event like no other!
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Experience the Race That Stops the Nation™ with Events Travel at Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026 – Australia’s most iconic racing spectacle.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is more than just a horse racing event; set against the vibrant backdrop of Flemington Racecourse, the Carnival is a celebration of elite thoroughbred racing, high fashion, gourmet cuisine, and world-class entertainment. Each day brings its own unique charm, from the chic elegance of AAMI Victoria Derby Day to the electric energy of the Lexus Melbourne Cup, and the youthful vibrancy of Penfolds Victoria Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day. Whether you’re sipping champagne in luxury hospitality, cheering from the trackside, or soaking up the atmosphere with a General Admission ticket, the Carnival promises unforgettable memories.
Melbourne, Australia’s cultural and sporting heart, is the perfect setting for your Carnival adventure. Explore the city’s vibrant laneways, world-class restaurants, boutique shopping, and lush parks and gardens. For those looking to explore more of Victoria’s stunning landscapes, venture out toward the dramatic coastline of the Great Ocean Road or the rolling vineyards of the Yarra Valley. For those looking to extend beyond Victoria, discover iconic destinations like Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, the Gold Coast’s golden beaches, or even the natural wonders of New Zealand—all just a short trip away.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Melbourne for the ultimate racing and social event at Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025. Join the waitlist now for early access to packages, tickets, and more.
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. |
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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.
November heralds spring in Melbourne, an ideal season for a visit. Expect average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. With longer days and higher UV indexes, sunscreen is a must. Weather can vary, so we recommend checking the forecast beforehand and dressing accordingly. Melbourne Cup Carnivals have historically featured everything from clear skies to cooler, cloudy days – a delightful mix that we Melburnians embrace as part of the charm.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 dates are confirmed! The carnival will begin on Saturday, 1 November 2025 and conclude Saturday, 8 November 2025. It is a week long carnival with four race days.
Penfolds Derby day will be held on Saturday, 1 November 2025
Lexus 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 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.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 tickets will go on sale to the General Public in early to mid 2025. However you can secure Melbourne Cup Carnival tickets earlier by purchasing an official travel package with an Official Tour Operator such as Events Travel. This is a great way to guarantee your spot early and beat the crowds.
You have two ways to buy tickets and hospitality to Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025:
While our official travel packages are not yet available, you can expect the following:
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.
Booking with Events Travel offers fans the following benefits:
As an Official Tourism Operator for the Australian Open, all general admission and reserved grandstand tickets must be purchased as part of a travel package that includes accommodation. The only tickets available for individual sale are hospitality tickets, which offer premium experiences without the need for a package.
The best place to stay during the Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 depends on your preferences and travel needs. For many, Melbourne’s CBD is the ultimate choice; from iconic attractions and world-class dining to premium shopping and vibrant nightlife, the CBD puts the best of Melbourne at your fingertips. Plus Flemington Racecourse is just a 15-minute train ride away – the most popular travel choice for race goers.
Our official travel packages feature a curated selection of hotels and apartments across Melbourne, chosen for their location, value, quality, and service. As Melbourne is our home city, and with experience helping fans enjoy the Melbourne Cup Carnival since 1994, our expert team can assist in selecting the perfect accommodation for your trip.
Absolutely! Once our packages are available, our expert team can design a personalised trip to the Melbourne Cup Carnival tailored to you. Join the waitlist and we’ll be in touch!
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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