The Big Dance on Cup Day
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Tue 04 Nov '25
Overview
Royal Randwick is the only place in Sydney to witness live racing on the first Tuesday in November on The Big Dance on Cup Day featuring the running of the $3 million The Big Dance.
Culminating in a grand finale on Melbourne Cup Day, the Big Dance is a premier 1,600m race, exclusively featuring horses that have competed in one of 25 selected New South Wales country cups, as well as selected provincial feature races and a wild card race offering…
Royal Randwick is the only place in Sydney to witness live racing on the first Tuesday in November on The Big Dance on Cup Day featuring the running of the $3 million The Big Dance.
Culminating in a grand finale on Melbourne Cup Day, the Big Dance is a premier 1,600m race, exclusively featuring horses that have competed in one of 25 selected New South Wales country cups, as well as selected provincial feature races and a wild card race offering last minute entry.
Don't miss your last chance this Sydney Everest Carnival to experience the Winx Stand which is open to all racegoers. Take your Cup Day to new heights in the Peacock Lounge, where style meets celebration.
Once the races are finished, dance the night away to an epic music performance as part of the After The Last concert series.
Expect unrivalled racing, unforgettable experiences, pop-up bars, delicious eats, refreshing beverages, non-stop entertainment, live music, DJ's, bold fashion and plenty more.