A week-long party at Riccarton Park & Addington Raceway!
After a year-long wait, New Zealand Cup Week’s racing, fashion and celebration in the heart of the city returns. A fresh dose of entertainment, spring energy, and sartorial excitement, consider this your guide to the can’t-miss events.
Experience the brand new Pavilion:
7, 11 and 14 November at Riccarton Park
Riccarton Park’s new Pavilion is purpose-built for premium experiences – none better than New Zealand Cup Week. A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days: Saturday 7, Wednesday 11 and Saturday 14 November. The Pavilion’s generous terrace overlooks the course and split-level lawn, creating a refined yet relaxed setting for these unforgettable occasions.
Hospitality packages for Saturday 14 November are sold out, and tickets for each day are disappearing quicker than ever.
Opening day: Enjoy epic entertainment on Saturday 7 November, Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas Day. All you need is a ticket, starting from just $20, to enjoy all the action. Hospitality packages are almost gone so grab yours now.
TAB Mile: On Wednesday 11 November, enjoy glamour, excitement and outstanding racing, including The Ned Fashion in the Field preliminaries hosted by fashion coordinator Zane Tate. Members’ area and hospitality packages are almost gone so get in quick.
Martin Collins New Zealand Cup Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas: Only general admission, members area and some Fashion in the Field tickets remain for this coveted event on Canterbury’s racing calendar. The third and final magnificent day of the New Zealand Cup Meeting, where the ZM Entertainment Zone remains a feature.
Promising another wonderful three days, don’t miss the famous car parks with options in both the members and general areas where hosts look to impress. Riccarton Park’s commercial manager Chris Rowe says: “It’s amazing how Wednesday has become such a magnet for corporates looking to host at a car park, the atmosphere generated is great.” Chris is gearing up for another week of unbeatable entertainment – are you?
Visit racing.riccartonpark.nz to secure your tickets.
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Take the Tuesday: 10 and 13 November
at Addington Raceway
Thousands flock to witness Tuesday’s Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway every Cup Week. With electric energy, stunning style, and unmatched excitement, it’s a day that truly stops the city and starts the social season. For passionate racing fans and those that love getting dressed up and soaking up the social scene, this iconic event is about celebration and connection. Plus, Show Day races return on Friday 13 November with hospitality and general packages available.
Hospitality: To match the occasion, Addington Raceway offers a range of exceptional hospitality experiences across the course. From prime positions in the Metropolitan Stand to trackside lawns by the Winning Post, The Terrace with the best outdoor views oncourse, mini marquees in the centre track, and exclusive private options, there is something to suit every group and occasion. Most packages are fully inclusive, with some offering a delicious food package alongside a bar to purchase drinks. You’ll need to act fast though, as hospitality is 95% sold, so get in quick for those last few spots.
Public & punters: Public ticket options include the Punter’s Lounge and The Pavilion, both of which include a delicious buffet lunch, as well as the vibrant Public Village – home to a fantastic selection of food trucks and bars, and where the NZ Cup Day Fashion Competition heats are held. New for 2026, racegoers can also choose Public Village with a seat in the More FM Grandstand by the Trackside Lawn, combining the buzz of the Village with a guaranteed spot to watch the racing from trackside when it counts.
The Kirin Hyoketsu Infield: After making its spectacular debut in 2025, the Kirin Hyoketsu Infield returns to Go Media NZ Trotting Cup Day as the ultimate party destination. Brought to you by GeorgeFM, this is where the energy is high, the vibes are unmatched, and the party never stops. General Lee, Beccie B, and TIZZA keep the atmosphere pumping throughout the day, with Savage returning for another year and Lee Mvtthews taking the stage after the last race. Take it to the next level with an Infield VIP ticket: continuous food, inclusive drinks, a private mini grandstand, and dedicated restrooms.
The Cup Day Fashion Competition: Bring your boldest, most polished look to Addington Raceway and compete (or watch)Christchurch’s most fashionable take to the catwalk for incredible prizes including trips to Fiji, Australia, and Queenstown. To enter, all you need is a ticket to Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup Day.
Visit nzcupweek.co.nz to secure your tickets.
