Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Saddle up for Brisbane’s finest Melbourne Cup events for 2026 on the riverfront at Howard Smith Wharves.
Join us this Cup Day on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 for a range of packages and experiences to suit every race day style.
From a casual setting with ice-cold beers to canapés over the water and lavish sit-down banquets with flowing Champagne… There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Scroll down to view our Melbourne Cup offerings.
For all enquiries please email cupday@hswco.com.au
$250pp | 12pm – 3pm
Spend Cup Day at CIAO with their three-course menu including Champagne, refreshing spritzes, premium wines and spirits. On the day, they’ll be serving Italian classics like Focaccia with a selection of cured meats and cheese, Rigatoni alla Bolognese and Sicilian Cannoli.
Watch the race on large screens and join in the fun with charity sweepstakes. Gather your amici for an elevated Italian riverfront race day at CIAO.
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$295pp | 11:30am – 3pm
Four-course Cantonese banquet + 3.5hr premium beverage package including Louis Roederer Champagne.
Experience Melbourne Cup Day at Stanley with an exquisite riverfront event. Join us for a four-course Cantonese banquet curated by Head Chef Louis Tikaram inclusive of a 3.5hr premium beverage package. Settle into the afternoon with a selection of Stanley signature dishes featuring oysters, Yellowfin tuna, coal-fired 2GR MB9+ wagyu, glazed toothfish and more.
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$290pp | 11:30am – 3pm
Fresh seafood, curated assortments of signature Mr Percival’s bites + 3.5hr premium beverage package.
Mr Percival’s will bring the extravagance of Melbourne Cup to the riverfront with an exclusive race day gathering. Prepare to delight the senses as Mr Percival’s transforms into a vibrant, outdoor party on the overwater decks. Enjoy fresh seafood, Champagne and refreshing cocktails for the race of the year with DJs until late.
VIP Tables – $4600, up to 12 guests includes premium cocktails, spirits, caviar and a personal table attendant. For all enquires please email cupday@hswco.com.au.
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Catch every moment of the race live and loud at Felons Barrel Hall!
This Melbourne Cup Day, take in all the action on two massive screens while indulging in a bold Thai-inspired set menu, perfectly paired with a 3 hour beverage package of bubbles, brewery-fresh beers and seltzers on tap.
When the race is run, the celebrations continue with live music and DJs to keep the good times galloping well into the evening.
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$175pp | 11.30am to 2.30pm
A refined set menu of fresh seafood, charcuterie and flame-grilled meats with a 3-hour beverage package.
Catch every moment live and loud on the big screens, inside the Brewery, out on the river deck and DJ sets spinning ‘til the sun dips.
Secure your table inside or outdoors beneath the iconic Story Bridge.
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We will once again be partnering with Youngcare on race day, giving guests the opportunity to help raise funds through purchasing sweeps and/or raffle tickets, with all funds raised on the day going towards supporting young people with high physical support needs.
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