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Across The Club Stand, The Grandstand and The Birdcage, the Members Lawn and the Members Betting Ring there are many places to choose and the whole of Cup Week to experience. 

From traditional favourites to brand new experiences for young and old, simply scan into the Members Enclosure using your membership card and join the party.

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SOCIALISE AND CELEBRATE  |  DRINKS BETWEEN RACES  |  QUICK EATS AND CASUAL DINING  |  MEMBERS FAVOURITES  |  SOAK UP THE ATMOSPHERE  |  THE BIRDCAGE  |  MEMBERS GUEST TICKETING |  ON SALE SCHEDULE  |  RACE DAYS  |  IMPORTANT INFORMATION


Socialise and celebrate

Members
G.H. Mumm Champagne Bar

G.H. Mumm Champagne Bar

The Club Stand - Level One

The bubbles flow freely in this space where Insta-worthy glam meets world-class racing. Eat, drink, and make merry in the heart of Flemington’s homage to the finest French Champagne. ​ This is an 18+ bar.

Members
The Roof Garden

The Roof Garden

The Club Stand - Level Four

Sip on Golden Gallops and enjoy sweeping views of Flemington and the city skyline, before signing off the for the day with resident DJ, John Course. Created exclusively for the Melbourne Cup Carnival and VRC, the Don Julio Golden Gallop is fresh spritz cocktail capturing the excitement and energy of Spring in Melbourne.


Drinks between races

Members
Lawn Bar, Paddock Bar & Courtyard Bars

Lawn Bar, Paddock Bar & Courtyard Bars

The Club Stand - Ground Level

Order your drink, get it served up fast and get back to the Members Lawn without missing a beat.  These three centrally located, convenient bars are convivial, friendly, and fun.

Members
Club Stand Lobby Bar

Club Stand Lobby Bar

The Club Stand - Ground Level

The Club Stand Lobby Bar is the newest members enclosure bar and race day experience, featuring a retail bar and an exciting new hospitality concept on the other. Members are invited to book into a 45-minute sitting to enjoy a curated food and beverage experience, themed for each day of the Carnival.

Members
Bluegrass Bar

Bluegrass Bar

The Club Stand - Level Three

Spectacular cocktails and inventive new drinks are the name of the game in the Bluegrass Bar. With easy access to The Club Stand external seating deck, it's the perfect spot to meet up with friends, celebrate a win or just take it all in.

Members
Carlton Draught Balcony Bar

Carlton Draught Balcony Bar

The Grandstand - Level Two

Celebrate with friends and enjoy a cold Carlton Draught in the sun from the Balcony Bar in The Atrium.


Quick eats and casual dining

Members
The Bakery

The Bakery

The Club Stand - Ground Level

Located right in the Betting Ring amongst all the racing action, enjoy a barista-brewed coffee or pastry with the Members Lawn and Mounting Yard just around the corner.

Members
The Arbour

The Arbour

The Club Stand - Ground Level

The Arbour is a perfect place to pause and relax before you head back out to the action in The Betting Ring, the Members Lawn or towards the track.


Members favourites

Members
Members Bar

Members Bar

The Club Stand - Level One

The Members Bar is where history is celebrated, where the wall-to-wall racing coverage and gastro-pub-style meals are all served up in a warm and traditional atmosphere. 

Members
Furlong Bar

Furlong Bar

The Club Stand - Level Two

Good fun, good friends, great racing and amazing food and drinks – that’s what the Furlong Bar is all about. Choose from a selection of deliciously simple meals, with a refreshing glass of beer or sparkling.

Members
The Forum

The Forum

The Grandstand - Level One

With 100 TV screens, plenty of seating to watch the races in relaxed comfort and access to the outdoor seating deck boasting great track views, The Forum truly is a ‘Punters Paradise’.

Members
The Atrium

The Atrium

The Grandstand - Level Two

The Atrium offers casual seating, alongside the Trackside Cafe and Bar, HQ Bar and a spacious outdoor seating deck to watch all the action below. A traditional favourite in the heart of The Grandstand.


Soak up the atmosphere

Members
Members Lawn

Members Lawn

The Club Stand - Ground Level

With its chic umbrellas and stylish garden seating, Members can watch the horses and jockeys make their way to the mounting yard before powering down the legendary Flemington Straight.

Members
The View

The View

The Grandstand - Level Four

A mixture of low and high-top tables are abundant throughout the room. Wherever you choose to sit, rest assured all the facilities you expect are within arm’s reach: coffee, tea, casual food outlets, refreshing drinks from friendly bars.

Members
Members Unreserved Seating

Members Unreserved Seating

The Club Stand - Level One, Two & Three

The Club Stand offers great track views across three levels of outdoor seating decks, and it’s all unreserved and easily accessible for members and their guests.   Rest assured all the facilities you expect are within arm’s reach: casual food outlets, refreshing drinks and betting facilities.

Members
Members Unreserved Seating

Members Unreserved Seating

The Grandstand - Level Two & Four

Unreserved grandstand style seating is readily available in The Grandstand all with great track views. Options include prime-position outdoor seating available in The Atrium and The Forum on Level 2, and indoor seating on Level 4 in The View.

Enjoy the exclusivity of The Birdcage

With plenty of entertainment and surprises all day long, all the racing action and a specially curated hospitality offering available exclusively for VRC Members and their guests, The Birdcage is something you won't want to miss.

Members

Central Rose Garden

The Birdcage

A true reflection of The Birdcage, the Central Rose Garden blends elegance, flair and a lively atmosphere. Conveniently close to the Birdcage Live Stage and its rotating line-up of top musical talent, Central Rose Garden is the ultimate place to unwind and celebrate.


Members Guest Ticketing

Members

Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket

$295 - $395 per person

Share your Cup Week experience with friends and family by purchasing a Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket.

MORE DETAILS

Members Guest Ticketing On Sale Schedule

RACE DAY

ON SALE DATE & TIME

Howden Victoria Derby Day

Monday Aug 10th, 4pm

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day

Tuesday Aug 11th, 4pm

Crown Oaks Day

Thursday Aug 13th, 4pm

TAB Champions Stakes Day

Friday Aug 14th, 4pm


All you need to know about the Members Carnival On-Sale

All members must be financial for the 2026/27 racing season to access Melbourne Cup Carnival tickets. If you are yet to renew for the 2026/27 season, please visit the VRC Member Portal - My VRC,  or call the Membership Services Team on 1300 727 575.

For all bookable products, Members Dining, Reserved Tables, Car Parks, Members Enclosure Daily Guest Tickets and Reserved Seating, the following is required at time of purchase:

  • A MyTicketmaster account: create one at ticketmaster.com.au if you don’t already have one, otherwise login and ensure your details are up to date including your credit card 

  • A valid credit or debit card 

  • The barcode number on the back of your VRC Membership card and any Annual Guest Cards 

  • The barcode number/s of any other members or guest card holders within your group you are looking to book with 

Please note: Member barcodes are only eligible for use once per venue or space - either Dining, Reserved Tables, Reserved Seating or a Car Park site - for each day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

If securing tickets for Members Dining, Reserved Tables or Reserved Seating as a group, nominate one member to book on behalf of the group and please have ready the barcode numbers of any membership or annual guest cards you intend to use.

Please take your time to explore all that is on offer for the 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival for members and if you have any questions prior to the on-sale, please call 1300 727 575 to speak with one of our Membership Services Team members.

In addition to general admission access across all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, there are many options available for VRC Restricted & International Members. Please read the following information carefully so that you are well prepared for the upcoming on-sale and experience the best Melbourne Cup Carnival yet.

Members Enclosure access - Howden Victoria Derby Day and Lexus Melbourne Cup Day

Restricted & International Members can access the Members Enclosure on Howden Victoria Derby Day and Lexus Melbourne Cup Day by purchasing a Restricted Member Daily Ticket, at the Restricted Member prices below.

Restricted Member Daily Ticket

Victoria Derby Day                 $307pp

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day  $296pp

Members Enclosure access - Crown Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day

On Crown Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day, Restricted Members & International members can simply scan their VRC Membership card to access the course and the Members Enclosure, with no additional ticket required. 

Members Car Parks

Restricted & International Members can scan their VRC Membership card to access Car Parks (The Nursery*, The Rails Promenade and The Birdcage) on all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. 

Restricted & International Members can purchase The Rails Car Park Sites plus Pedestrian Passes for their guests on all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

*The Nursery is not available on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day.

Members Dining

Restricted & International Members can purchase Members Dining on Howden Victoria Derby Day and Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at the Restricted Member price.

On Crown Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day, Restricted Members can purchase Members Dining at the Member price.

Members Reserved Tables

Restricted & International Members can purchase Members Reserved Tables in select range of venues on Howden Victoria Derby Day and Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at the Restricted Member price.  

On Crown Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day, Restricted & International Members can purchase Members Reserved Tables at the Member price.  

The Members Carnival On-Sale will utilise Ticketmaster Smart Queue functionality which provides a fair and equitable process for all members when securing their tickets.

Members can visit the Ticketmaster webpage for their preferred option up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled on-sale time to join the waiting room – when you will need to select ‘Join Queue’.

Members are randomly allocated a place in the queue (this is not determined by the time in which you accessed the website) and subsequently provided access to secure their tickets depending on their place in the queue once tickets are on sale.


 

Melbourne Cup Carnival Race Days