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. 27 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.
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Updated Sat 31 Oct 2026 · we look for new events every night
Tuesday 3 November
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Today, Saturday 31 October
Monday 2 November
From $502026 Melbourne Cup Eve Calcutta & Punters Club
From $20Cup Eve Calcutta 2026
From $16.57333 vs Yours Truly – Cup Eve – Public Holiday "Mon 02 Nov"
From $16.58Cup Eve at Circus
From $42.27HABIBI MOU -BOND MELBOURNE - 2ND NOVEMBER CUP EVE
FreePoppers Nothin' but Pop Bangers Party! Mon Nov 2 Cup Eve
From $27.39S.P.Y | Melbourne Cup Eve
From $16.75CASALOCA 10TH ANNIVERSARY • MELBOURNE CUP EVE
From $16.97CLUB MODA MELBOURNE | 02.11.26 | MELB CUP EVE | THE ALBION
FreeCUP EVE! Nothin But Old School RNB at Matthew Flinders Hotel!
From $22.49YOU, ME, RNB: CHRIS BROWN VS USHER | MELB CUP EVE | LONG WEEKEND
From $59.26SPYRO Live – Melbourne Cup Eve
From $27.88Cup Eve Rave ft. Gottmik (DJ Set) - Mon 2nd November
Thursday 5 November
Saturday 7 November
On all weekend
1,195 events from the councils, Eventbrite, Fever, Moshtix, Ticketmaster and 1 more source, checked overnight.
Going with mates?
Keen shows you which of your mates are free for anything on in Melbourne, and keeps your saves on your phone.
Melbourne’s weekend, sorted
The best of it in one email. No app needed.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
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