Melbourne Cup Long Weekend at Royal Saxon

Melbourne Cup Long Weekend at Royal Saxon

Four days. One big long weekend. Racing, DJs, live music, Halloween and plenty of reasons to get together and celebrate!

Melbourne Cup Weekend is taking over Royal Saxon, Richmond, with a packed line-up of entertainment, drinks specials and good times from Friday 30 October through to Tuesday 3 November.

Whether you're kicking off the weekend with live music, dressing up for Halloween, getting your mates together for Cup Eve Trivia or settling in for the race that stops the nation, we've got your long weekend sorted.

Friday 30 October | Loadsman Live

Start the long weekend early with Andrew Loadsman performing live from 6–9pm. Knock off, grab a drink and settle in for a Friday night at your favourite Richmond local.

Saturday 31 October | Derby Day Halloween Party

Derby Day meets Halloween at Royal Saxon!

We're bringing the party with DJs upstairs at Saxon from 5pm, Halloween vibes and plenty of reasons to stay out late.

Free entry!

Monday 2 November | Cup Eve Trivia Night

Your Cup Eve plans are sorted with a big night of trivia, food, drinks and live entertainment.

• Happy Hour from 3pm

• $23 Pub Classics from 5pm

• Lionel's Happy Hour from 6pm

• Live music in the Courtyard

Pick your trivia team and make a night of it

Tuesday 3 November | Melbourne Cup Day

Big race. Big atmosphere. All-day specials.

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at Royal Saxon with racing, drinks and delicious food in the heart of Richmond.

• $15 French Champagne & Aperol Spritz - all day

• $4 Oyster Shots, oysters with a Bloody Mary shot, until sold out

• $26 Steak Night, from 5pm

Whether you're joining us for the race or keeping the celebrations going into the evening, join in the fun at Royal Saxon this Cup Day.

Book Your Melbourne Cup Weekend

From Friday knock-offs to Cup Day celebrations, there's something happening all long weekend at Royal Saxon. Four days of celebrations, plenty of reasons to visit.