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.
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