Looking for fashion, food, music and fun this spring? Grab your crew because the Melbourne Cup Carnival is the ultimate day out. Around 250,000 people are tipped to attend this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse, including the guests on three international cruise ships that sail into port just in time for the iconic Lexus Melbourne Cup Day. Racing is just the tip of the iceberg this November, as the spectacular program also includes live music performances, pop-up restaurants, food trucks and bars and some of the best fashion in the world.
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day. Credit: Victoria Racing Club A General Admission ticket starts from $65 and gives you access to all the action at The Park, a festival-style playground located on The Hill adjacent to the train station. Here, you can find a comfy seat to watch the races on the big screen and enjoy performances from the world’s hottest musicians, who will headline the Live Stage each day of the Carnival.
The Park will have great variety of food options, such as a pop-up from Johnny, Vince and Sam’s – a partnership between Johnny Di Francesco and the Sooshi Mango team, or the popular Bali burger joint the BO$$MAN Burgers with their first pop up restaurant in Australia. Have a group of six or more? Consider a Mates Rates Table and get your own Reserved table trackside on the Flemington Front Lawn, plus a complimentary drink each on arrival. You’ll also have full access to The Park and its awesome line-.