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Welcome to the World of The Birdcage.

Blaze a trail to the stylish surrounds of the world-famous Birdcage at the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival, it’s easier than you think. Simply scan your VRC Membership card and you're in!

This year’s theme is "Rendezvous" – promising joyful celebrations with long-time friends, intriguing new chance encounters, sophisticated glamour and the spirit of connection.

The Birdbath Bar will be the perfect rendezvous point and with easy access to trackside views, super screens all around, ultra-convenient betting facilities and that unique atmosphere that you only get in The Birdcage, you won’t miss a minute of action on and off the track.
 
Where will your Birdcage rendezvous lead you?

Access to The Birdcage is included in the price of a Daily Guest Ticket and a Rail Promenade Pedestrian Pass.

Want to spend Cup Day in The Birdcage?

Want to spend Cup Day in The Birdcage?

A Lexus Melbourne Cup Day Members Enclosure Ticket gets you entry and access to the prestigious Members Enclosure, including the famous Birdcage. Only a limited number of tickets are available, don't miss out!

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What's On in The Birdcage

Bird Bath Bar

Bird Bath Bar

Nestled in the heart of The Birdcage, delivering up so many "food firsts" this year including the Global Chip Bar, or its close cousin, the Potato Cake Bar, as well as our inventive mixologists serving up the tastiest of cocktails. It's the place to rendezvous with old and new friends!

Birdcage Stage

Birdcage Stage

Enjoy live musical entertainment every day building to a headline performance that will keep the celebrations going after the last.

The Pamper Lounge

The Pamper Lounge

Visit The Pamper Lounge by Runway Room this Cup Week. Offering complimentary make-up touch-ups, express lashes and hair tongs to leave you glowing throughout the day in The Birdcage.

Karaoke

Karaoke

Grab your mates or find some new ones with a private singalong at The Birdcage Karaoke.

Relive Last Year in The Birdcage

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024