Melbourne Cup Carnival Early Bird Offer not to be missed

Sport and major events fans have the chance to beat the rush and secure great value with the window open for a limited period until April 30.

Off the back of an outstanding 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival, the early bird window gives patrons the opportunity to secure their place and experience the best in world-class racing, entertainment, food and fashion.

From April 7, patrons can purchase general admission tickets as part of the early bird offer.

All ticketing to the Carnival includes entry to Flemington’s Live Stage, which will see some of the hottest musical acts entertain the crowd, and last year featured internationally renowned DJ FISHER.

VRC Chief Executive, Kylie Rogers, said the early bird window offers outstanding value across four days of world-class racing, entertainment, fashion and more, following the success of the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival.

“We had over 286,000 patrons create an incredible atmosphere at last year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival, our biggest crowd since 2018, and our message to patrons who came along last year and had a great time is simple - get in quick,” Rogers said.

“Whether it’s world-class racing, fashion, food, family activities or headline entertainment acts like we had last year with DJ FISHER, the Melbourne Cup Carnival truly has something for everyone. “With the surge in younger crowds that we saw last year, I’d encourage everyone thinking about coming along to lock in their tickets now and take advantage of our early bird pricing.”

“The Melbourne Cup has always been the people’s cup, and we know many Australians are feeling financial pressures right now. That’s why we’re proud to keep every general admission ticket for the 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival under $100, giving everyone the chance to experience what the Carnival has to offer.”

In addition to the early bird prices, Children under the age of 12 will receive free entry when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

The below products are also on sale from today, including several premium experiences:

• Hill Stand Reserved Seating
• Lawn Stand Reserved Seating
• Kirin Ichiban Pavilion
• Rose Room
• Makybe Diva Marquee
• Parade Lounge
• Skyline Dining
• Skyline Lounge
• Terrace Restaurant

To make the most of this limited-time ticket offer, visit: vrc.com.au.

Ticketing information for VRC members and additional corporate hospitality and dining packages will be released in the coming months.