Melbourne Cup in the Pavilion

Venue

The Ville Resort-Casino

Townsville City, Townsville

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Date & Time

Tue, 3 Nov

11:30am

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About this event

Melbourne Cup 2026 The Ville x 1800 Tequila Presents Melbourne Cup in The Pavilion One race. One iconic destination. One epic afterparty. Tuesday 3 November 2026 11.30am - 3.30pm The Ville Resort - Casino Celebrate the race that stops the nation in true Ville style. Hosted by Australian Olympian and online personality Sam Fricker, enjoy an afternoon of race day glamour, gourmet platters, Mexican Cantina tasting stations and a four-hour premium beverage package featuring signature cocktails by 1800 Tequila, before the celebrations spill onto The Ville lawns for an epic afterparty led by Vibe Architects. .

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Set Times

Show Starts 11:30am

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Ville Resort-Casino located?

The Ville Resort-Casino is located at Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia, Townsville City, QLD.

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Location

Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia, Townsville City Get Directions →