Melbourne Cup Day at the Sunshine Turf Club

The Birdcage at your doorstep.
The race that stops the nation, and the Sunshine Coast’s best seat for it.

Melbourne Cup Day 2026 is Tuesday 3 November, and there’s nowhere better on the Sunshine Coast to be for it. Every race from Flemington is broadcast live across all big screens and on-course screens, keeping you in the heart of the action from start to Lexus Melbourne Cup at 2:00 PM AEST. And our own races are running too, so you’re never just watching a screen.

Rising Sydney DJ duo ALLIAS & AURA bring their signature tech-house and minimal house sound to the day, with Sunshine Coast’s own Beverly Thrills spinning from gates open. Billy J hosts Fashions on the Field. The Avenue comes alive with the coast’s best food trucks, the full bar lineup and Royal Rally Club. ALLIAS & AURA keep going after the last race. Free return buses run to Caloundra, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba when you’re ready. Dining and hospitality packages across the Members Enclosure and GA. Find your spot below.

Event Schedule

• MEMBERS GATES: 9:15AM
• GA GATES OPEN: 9:30AM
• FLEMINGTON FIRST RACE:9:45AM
• SCTC FIRST RACE: 12:30PM
• 🏆 LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP 2:00PM
• LAST RACE: ~5:00 PM

ALLIAS & AURA continue after the last race

Please note: Race times are subject to change via Sky Racing.