Melbourne Cup week: where to go in Melbourne
Derby Day is Saturday 31 October and the Cup is Tuesday 3 November 2026. The race is 3pm Melbourne time. 15+ events around Melbourne: Derby Day, Cup Day, Oaks and Stakes, the race-day trains, the long lunches and the parties. Pick one, then find out which of your mates are keen.
1 of them is free. Top of the list: Lexus Melbourne Cup Day - General Admission at Flemington Racecourse (Tue 3 Nov 9am), Howden Victoria Derby Day - General Admission at Flemington Racecourse (Sat 31 Oct 10am) and Lexus Melbourne Cup Day + Crown Oaks Day (2 DAY PASS) at Flemington Racecourse (Tue 3 Nov).
Updated Thu 1 Oct 2026 · we look for new events every night
Tuesday 3 November
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Saturday 31 October
Monday 2 November
Thursday 5 November
Saturday 7 November
On all weekend
Your crew, sorted
See which mates are free before you ask the group chat.
Melbourne’s weekend, sorted
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One email a week. We never share your address.
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