NZ Cup Week is back: Riccarton Park and Addington Raceway
Our beautiful garden city comes alive during Cup Week. Fill the calendar and feel the excitement.
Riccarton Park
A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days. The Grand Tour brings us Australian DJ sensation, Hot Dub Time Machine, live on Saturday 9 November, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ 2000 Guineas Day.
All you need is a GA ticket to enjoy the iconic blend of nostalgic hits after the last race. Limited Promenade Hospitality tickets are still available. Riccarton Park’s newest exclusive hospitality offering, this stylish elevated marquee area has fabulous views of world class racing action, all inclusive food and beverages, and is the perfect spot for groups (50 per villa) or individuals. Villa options remain for 9 and 13 November from just $220 per person to host your best customers or friends.
Car park parties are a feature too. Book a Grand National Lawn car park if you want this experience. Riccarton Park’s Chris Rowe says “2024 is set to be one of our best yet.” Enjoy all of the excitement, glamour, and outstanding racing each day with your favourite people at Riccarton Park.
New Zealand Cup Week at Riccarton Park – 9, 13, 16 November 2024
The New Zealand Cup at Riccarton Park is fast-paced. A stunning venue for it, Riccarton Park invites you to enjoy its open spaces, mature trees, and park-like setting.
All three days provide spectacular racing, culminating on the 16th, with the biggest crowd of the week offering a wonderful finale. Experience New Zealand Cup Day at its best, get your friends together for a day full of fun with the excitement of high-class racing. Look out for the ZM Entertainment Zone on Saturday 16 November at Martin Collins New Zealand Cup & Barneswood Farm 1000 Guineas Day.
Get your party on, this space keeps you pumped with DJ’s Zesty Boi and Jezza returning, food stalls, bars, and comfy bean bags to relax in. The Ned Fashion In The Field competitions feature on both Wednesday 13 and Saturday 16 race days, a must-see for the best in racing fashion. You can book a fashion package for 16 November at just $165 per person, so join Fashion In The Field coordinator Zane Tate and his team for all the fun.
Addington Raceway
Addington Cup Week is without a doubt a highlight on New Zealand’s sporting and social calendars, filled with racing, entertainment, fashion and celebration. This year, Addington is thrilled to celebrate the 121st IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day on Tuesday, 12 November with a record breaking $1 million at stake, the highest since 2009.
There are an array of packages to suit everyone’s taste and budgets. Fashion enthusiasts will revel in The Crossing Cup Day Fashion Marquee, while the ZM on the Green is the perfect party with the new ZM After Party experience. Public Village offers a vibrant racing atmosphere with a significantly reduced ticket price starting at just $25. It’s never been easier to dress up, join the fun and make unforgettable memories.
Don’t miss out on the new Show Day Twilight Races on Friday, 15 November. With entry just a gold coin donation to the New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust, this is the ideal way to celebrate Canterbury Anniversary Day with friends and family. Level up your experience with Hospitality Packages or Spectators tickets, now on sale with limited spots remaining.
Get your tickets today and be part of this incredible week of celebration.
Addington Cup Week at Addington Raceway – 12 & 15 November 2024
Get ready for a thrilling week at Addington, kicking off with the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day on Tuesday, 12 November. The excitement begins early with the pedestrian gates opening at 11am, giving you a head start to explore the vibrant raceway. Indulge in a variety of food and beverage outlets from 11.30am onwards.
The Crossing Cup Day Fashion Marquee will be home for the ultimate fashion-forward experience for the day. With a beautifully styled space, delicious canapes and lunch to enjoy, and front row seats to the best fashion on the course – The Crossing Cup Day Fashion Competition – this is one to lock in to your social calendar.
As Show Day approaches, take advantage of free parking with this thrilling twilight race meeting. Gates open at 2pm, with the first race kicking off at 3pm, promising an afternoon packed with racing action. Make sure you don’t miss out on these unforgettable days that make your Addington Cup Week truly memorable. (Times subject to change).
