Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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Gather your frocks, friends and fascinators to celebrate the race that stops the nation at NSW Parliament House, Sydney.
Located within the historic NSW Parliament House, the Strangers' Room, overlooking the beautiful Domain Gardens provides the perfect backdrop to watch the iconic race.
Enjoy a delicious Melbourne Cup inspired degustation designed by the award-winning culinary team at Parliament House.
All tickets must be pre-purchased online via the Parliamentary Catering website. Full payment is required at the time of booking, all major credit cards are accepted. Credit card fees might be applied by your bank.
Join one of the expert guides for a tour of convict Sydney.
Walk from the site of the first Government House, a place of important early contact between Aboriginal people and the colonists, to the Rum Hospital (now The Mint) and the Hyde Park Barracks, which housed male convicts and was the epicentre of the colony's convict system. Follow in the footsteps of the thousands of convicts who were marched from Sydney Cove up to the Hyde Park Barracks through the Governor's Domain for processing.
Hear stories of convicts' successes and failures, punishments and rewards, immersing in the landscape of early Sydney.
The tour includes access to the Museum of Sydney, The Mint and the Hyde Park Barracks.
Join the Celebration! Step into the heart of Circular Quay and immerse yourself in the thrill of the Melbourne Cup at Eastbank. Make it a day to remember with the curated indoor seating, ensuring you’re in the midst of all the action.
Kick off the festivities with a refreshing glass of sparkling wine. Toast to the races and the day’s excitement ahead! Engage in the age-old tradition of the Melbourne Cup sweepstakes. Who knows? Your pick might just gallop its way to victory!
Limited seating is available. Ensure you don’t miss out on this iconic event at one of Circular Quay’s prime spots.
Your front-row seat awaits. Experience the excitement of the Melbourne Cup right from the heart of the harbour. Reserve your spot indoors, where every moment of the race will come alive on big screens.
Kick off your Melbourne Cup day with a complimentary glass of sparkling upon your arrival, setting the mood for an exhilarating afternoon.
The excitement doesn't stop at the finish line- get in on the action and feel the thrill of each race with hosted sweepstakes, and don't forget about the Best-Dressed Prizes.
Limited seats are available. Ensure you don't miss out on this unique Melbourne Cup experience.
The International sets a new standard with its inaugural Melbourne Cup celebration at The Grill in Martin Place.
Elevated above the 25 Martin Place precinct's iconic Cup Day party, their open-air dining room is the newest and most unique place to spend race day: where edge-of-your-seat glamour meets big city energy.
Enjoy a special shared banquet built around the best of the season – the freshest seafood and premium cuts cooked over fire, and vibrant spring produce treated with the utmost care – paired with the finest champagne, exceptional service, and the kind of refined excitement that only The International can deliver.
Dress to impress and toast the nation's most iconic race amid the city skyline: your viewpoint elevated, your experience exceptional.
Stay for the atmosphere as the afternoon rolls effortlessly into the evening... Every ticket includes free entry to the official afterparty in The Panorama Bar.
The International just became the CBD's most exciting place to celebrate the race that stops the nation.
Reservations essential. Seats strictly limited.
Immerse yourself in the glamour and excitement of the race that stops the nation at Shell House. Join an unforgettable fifth-annual Melbourne Cup celebration.
Dress to impress in your finest race day attire and participate in our Fashions on the Field competition for a chance to win a range of fabulous prizes.
All guests receive complimentary access to the Official After Party at Sky Bar, featuring Sydney's best DJs playing late into the evening.
Their sun-soaked Dining Room and Terrace is the perfect spot to enjoy a long Melbourne Cup lunch in laid-back luxury. Secure your seat high above the CBD for the ultimate celebratory afternoon and evening.
Join them for the city's biggest Melbourne Cup party at The International.
Cup Day calls for bubbles, free-flowing cocktails, a great soundtrack and a proper city celebration - The Wine Bar is making it happen.
For one spectacular afternoon, The Wine Bar spills out onto the open-air plaza, transforming the space beneath the iconic Charles Perry 'S' sculpture into the ultimate Cup Day playground in the heart of the city. Expect a vibrant atmosphere where the energy flows as freely as the drinks.
The party kicks off with a glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival. Then, enjoy roaming canapés and free-flowing cocktails, including our Mango and Elderflower Spritz, Strawberry Rose Highball and Gin and Fresh Blood Orange, alongside a selection of ice-cold tap beers and selected wines by the glass.
Soak up the action on multiple big screens, with DJs Alex Dowsing, Veda and Cassandra setting the tempo.
Secure your spot for an afternoon of sipping, snacking and celebrating in the sunshine. Every ticket includes free entry to the official afterparty on the rooftop of The International, keeping the celebrations going long after the sun sets.
Bookings essential. Tickets strictly limited.
Giddy up! It's time to celebrate the race that stops the nation - and there's no better place to do it than Q Station's Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar, perched right on Sydney Harbour. This iconic lunch is a Q Station tradition, held every year with harbour views as the backdrop.
Enjoy a sparkling arrival, canapés and a three-course shared lunch, a three-hour premium beverage package and live music, all by the water. Get into the spirit with sweeps, best dressed prizes and a big screen for the race, then dance into the after party as the afternoon winds down. As the Cup wraps up, the after party kicks on with dancing into the evening.
Gather your frocks, friends and fascinators to celebrate the race that stops the nation.
Located within the historic NSW Parliament House, the Strangers’ Room, overlooking the beautiful Domain Gardens provides the perfect backdrop to watch the iconic race.
Enjoy a delicious Melbourne Cup inspired degustation designed by the talented culinary team at Parliament House.
Join them above Sydney Harbour this Melbourne Cup for race-day festivities and dining, with the chance to win a one-night stay for two in the luxurious Presidential Suite.
Enjoy sweepstakes, Best Dressed, Best Tie and Best Headpiece competitions, music from a two-piece band and the race that stops the nation across screens.
Indulge in a four-course luncheon by Chef de Cuisine Jason Phi Huynh, featuring Ulladulla Tuna with Cajun tataki and finger lime, Pardoo Australian Wagyu MB8+, and their pastry team's Pavlova "Cup" with passionfruit curd, champagne and mango gelato.
Indulge in an unforgettable afternoon of exceptional Italian cuisine, beverages, and all the excitement of Australia's most iconic race. Gather your friends, dress to impress, and experience the perfect blend of elegance, entertainment, and hospitality in a stunning setting.
Celebrate the race that stops the nation at El Vista with an unforgettable Melbourne Cup experience.
This year, they are delighted to partner with De Beaurepaire Wines, showcasing their celebrated 2022 Blanchefleur Blanc de Blancs Sparkling and 2022 Annabelle Crémant de Rosé, perfectly poured for the occasion.
Enjoy free-flowing sparkling, red and white wines, and premium beers, complemented by an abundant grazing menu. Indulge in artisan charcuterie, farmhouse cheeses, freshly shucked oysters, and a selection of exquisite seafood canapés.
For an additional extra fee, elevate your experience with their free-flowing cocktail package, featuring a curated selection of cocktails served throughout the event.
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with exceptional food, premium beverages, and the vibrant atmosphere of El Vista.
