Flemington Racecourse: events, getting there and where to stay
Flemington Racecourse is a racecourse in Melbourne, about 5 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Melbourne Cup Carnival, Laneway Festival Melbourne. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Flemington Racecourse in short
- Type
- Racecourse
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia, about 5 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 2
- Next up
- Melbourne Cup Carnival, 31 October to 7 November 2026
- Getting there
- Trains to Flemington Racecourse on event day.
Events at Flemington Racecourse
Melbourne, AustraliaCulture6 Feb 2027*Laneway Festival Melbourne
Melbourne, AustraliaFestival
Getting to Flemington Racecourse
Trains to Flemington Racecourse on event day.
Trains to Flemington Racecourse on race days.
Melbourne airport (MEL) has the SkyBus to Southern Cross in 20 to 30 minutes.
Public transport directions to Flemington Racecourse
Where to stay near Flemington Racecourse
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Southern Cross and the CBD west | Chain hotels near SkyBus. |
| Mid-range | Southbank and St Kilda | River or beach, trams to Albert Park. |
| Splurge | Collins Street | The "Paris end" grand hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments
- Mid-range: Novotel Melbourne St Kilda
- Splurge: Crown Towers Melbourne
Things to do near Flemington Racecourse
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Melbourne.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 14°C | 45 mm | 14 h 30 min |
| February | 25°C | 15°C | 49 mm | 13 h 33 min |
| March | 23°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 12 h 26 min |
| April | 20°C | 11°C | 61 mm | 11 h 09 min |
| May | 16°C | 9°C | 60 mm | 10 h 07 min |
| June | 13°C | 7°C | 65 mm | 9 h 33 min |
| July | 13°C | 6°C | 64 mm | 9 h 47 min |
| August | 13°C | 7°C | 70 mm | 10 h 41 min |
| September | 16°C | 8°C | 61 mm | 11 h 55 min |
| October | 18°C | 9°C | 61 mm | 13 h 09 min |
| November | 21°C | 11°C | 74 mm | 14 h 14 min |
| December | 23°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 14 h 46 min |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Flemington Racecourse?
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Laneway Festival Melbourne.
How do I get to Flemington Racecourse?
Trains to Flemington Racecourse on event day.
When is the next big event at Flemington Racecourse?
Melbourne Cup Carnival, 31 October to 7 November 2026.
Where should I stay near Flemington Racecourse?
Southbank and St Kilda: River or beach, trams to Albert Park.