MELBOURNE CUP GARDEN PARTY
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Melbourne Cup Garden Party 2026 🏇🥂Cup Day is coming to the beach!
Join us at The Surf Club, Surfers Paradise for our Melbourne Cup Garden Party – a relaxed race-day celebration with beachfront views, big-screen racing, bubbles, great food and live music.
Settle in under our open-sided outdoor marquee, grab your crew and enjoy all the action live on our giant outdoor LED screen, with a red-carpet entrance and the beach providing the ultimate Cup Day backdrop.
Tickets
$15 per person | Tables of 4 – $60
Your ticket includes your place in our dedicated Garden Party area plus a complimentary drink on arrival – choose from:
🥂 A glass of Mio Capello Prosecco
🍺 A can of Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
With only 120 places available, we recommend booking early, particularly if you'd like to secure a table for your group.
Make a Day of It
Want to add a little more to your Cup Day?
When purchasing your tickets, you'll also have the option to pre-order food and bubbles, ready for you to enjoy on the day.
Food add-ons include:
½ kg chilled Queensland tiger prawns with house-made cocktail sauce
½ dozen Coffin Bay Pacific oysters with lemon
Garlic & herb pizza with garlic confit, oregano and mozzarella
Bottle of Yves Bubbles
Pre-ordering your food when you book means we'll have everything organised for your group ahead of the day.
And if you're still hungry, don't worry! A dedicated Cup Day outdoor menu will be available throughout the event via QR code, with plenty more available to order.
Racing, Music & Cup Day Fun
Catch all the racing action on our giant outdoor LED screen, enjoy outdoor food throughout the afternoon and head inside whenever you need to access our TAB facilities or purchase drinks from the bar.
Once the racing is underway, Cory Hargreaves will be live from 2pm–6pm, keeping the party going well beyond the main race.
And don't forget your Cup Day photos…
📸 BEST SELFIE WINS $150!
Snap your best beachside Cup Day selfie, post it to Instagram, tag The Surf Club and use #CupDayBeachside for your chance to win a $150 Surf Club Gift Card.
Your Cup Day. Beachside.
Tuesday 3 November 2026
The Surf Club – Surfers Paradise
Garden Party | 120 guests only
Tickets $15pp | Tables of 4 $60
Giant Outdoor LED Screen • Drink on Arrival • Food Add-Ons • Mio Capello • Stone & Wood • Live Music • Beachfront Views
Grab your crew, dress for Cup Day and join us for racing, bubbles and beach vibes at The Surf Club.
Date
Tuesday 3 November 2026 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club
Cnr Hanlan St and The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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