Melbourne Cup

Tuesday, 3rd November

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day 2026 at The Pastoral on Tuesday 3 November and settle in for one of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar.

Round up your mates, dress for the occasion and catch all the Melbourne Cup action live on the big screens. With great food, cold drinks and plenty of Cup Day atmosphere, The Pastoral is the place to be for Melbourne Cup in Adelaide.

Get involved in Melbourne Cup sweeps on the day, put your best race-day look forward in our Best Dressed competition and enjoy an afternoon of racing, food and drinks with your crew.

Whether you’re planning a Melbourne Cup lunch, looking for somewhere to watch the race live or simply want to make an afternoon of it, join us at The Pastoral this Melbourne Cup Day.