Melbourne Cup at Lagoon Beach Club
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 12pm–3pm
$189 per person
Raise a glass to the race that stops the nation at Lagoon Beach Club.
Set against the waterfront surrounds of Sanctuary Cove, enjoy an afternoon of live music, race-day excitement and exceptional food, presented by G.H.Mumm Champagne.
Raceday, Reimagined
Lagoonside Dining
Live Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I celebrate Melbourne Cup Day on the Gold Coast?
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at Lagoon Beach Club at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, set against the waterfront surrounds of Sanctuary Cove.
Enjoy a distinctive outdoor race-day experience beside the lagoon, offering a relaxed alternative to traditional Melbourne Cup celebrations.
- What is included in the Melbourne Cup Day experience?
Your ticket includes a three-hour beverage package, two Spritz cocktails and a welcome glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne, alongside roaming canapés, an oyster and carvery station, live music, Melbourne Cup race coverage, sweeps and Best Dressed prizes.
- How much is the Melbourne Cup event at Lagoon Beach Club?
Tickets are $189 per person, including the three-hour beverage package, G.H.Mumm champagne upon arrival, roaming canape and food stations, live entertainment and Melbourne Cup Day experiences.
Our standard Lagoon Beach Club Drinks Menu will also be available to purchase throughout the event.
- Will the Melbourne Cup race be shown live?
Yes. Guests can watch the Melbourne Cup live while enjoying the afternoon at Lagoon Beach Club.
- What should I wear to Melbourne Cup Day at Lagoon Beach Club?
Embrace the occasion with your finest race-day style. Guests are encouraged to dress up and take part in the Best Dressed competition, with prizes awarded for standout looks.
- Will there be designated seating during the event?
Lagoon Beach Club will be exclusively reserved for Melbourne Cup guests, with seating available throughout the venue.
The event is designed as a relaxed, free-flowing experience, with no assigned seating.
Settle in, enjoy the waterfront setting and make the afternoon your own, moving between the dining, entertainment and race-day atmosphere at your leisure.
Explore More Events
Raise a glass to the race that stops the nation at Lagoon Beach Club, with waterfront views, exceptional food, live music and G.H.Mumm Champagne. Enjoy a three-hour celebration featuring roaming canapés, indulgent food stations, signature spritzes and all the excitement of the Melbourne Cup live on screen.
Join us at The Fireplace for an intimate Perrier-Jouët Champagne Dinner, featuring a four-course menu paired with the Maison’s celebrated cuvées and hosted by Perrier-Jouët Ambassador Andrea Giraud.
Welcome the warmer season with an evening beside the lagoon at Lagoon Beach Club. Sip on seasonal cocktails, enjoy BBQ favourites and take in the beauty of sunset on selected evenings throughout the school holidays.
Spritz Season has arrived at Lagoon Beach Club. Discover Tatachilla’s new Sun’Day Spritz, available exclusively for a limited time from September to November. Choose from two vibrant expressions, perfectly suited to sun-drenched afternoons by the lagoon.
This Christmas Day, discover the height of culinary sophistication on the Gold Coast with an exclusive six-course degustation at The Fireplace.
Celebrate Christmas in the beautiful surrounds of Sanctuary Cove with an abundant seafood buffet, festive favourites and indulgent desserts. Gather with those who matter most for an evening of exceptional dining at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort.
Make this Christmas Eve one to remember with an abundant seafood buffet at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. Gather around the table for premium Australian seafood, festive favourites and a generous feast prepared by QHA Chef of the Year 2026, Executive Chef Hamish Watt.
Welcome the New Year at The Fireplace with an exquisite six-course degustation, expertly matched wines and an intimate evening of exceptional dining, followed by lakeside festivities and midnight fireworks.
Welcome the New Year in the beautiful surrounds of Sanctuary Cove, with an exceptional seafood buffet followed by live entertainment, lagoonside festivities and midnight fireworks.
Join us this November at The Fireplace for an intimate evening of St Hugo wines and refined gastronomy, hosted by Brand Ambassador Aaron Brasher. Discover the provenance, craftsmanship and precision behind one of Australia’s celebrated Australian wine houses.