The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an unparalleled four day celebration of racing, food and wine, fashion and glamour. For one week in spring, fabulous Flemington becomes the corporate, social and sporting epicentre of Australia.

With the best thoroughbreds from Australia and around the world taking centre stage throughout the world’s most vibrant racing Carnival, it is a celebration not to be missed and never to be forgotten.

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Dates for the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival have been confirmed:
 

Penfolds Victoria Derby Day: Saturday 2 November

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday 5 November

VRC Oaks Day: Thursday 7 November

TAB Champions Stakes Day: Saturday 9 November

 

Our 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival packages include official tickets for the Lexus Melbourne Cup as well as accommodation at your choice from a range of centrally located hotels, making it easy to get to and from Flemington Racecourse.