Celebrate Cup Week: Riccarton Park
by Metropol | October 15, 2025 8:30 am
Christchurch, our favourite time of the year is almost here. Turn your emails off and your energy on for the best week on the Canterbury calendar.
Riccarton Park
Dress up, dance and delight at Riccarton Park’s magnificent three day offering. A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment – only limited hospitality tickets remain. Their most exclusive spot, the stylish, elevated marquee area boasts fabulous views of the world-class racing, all-inclusive food and beverages, and is the perfect spot for groups (50 per villa) or individuals. Villa options from just $220 per person to host your favourite customers or friends.
The Grand Tour brings us one of New Zealand’s most celebrated live acts, dance music duo SACHI live on Saturday 8 November, Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas Day. Dominating festivals worldwide, SACHI is a spectacular experience, and all you need is a general admission ticket from just $20 to enjoy the performance after the last race.
Plus, don’t miss the famous car parks feature – an unbeatable way to impress your guests. With options across both the members and general areas, Riccarton Park’s Chris Rowe says “It’s amazing how our Wednesday has become such a magnet for corporates looking to host at a car park, the atmosphere generated is incredible.” He’s gearing up for another week of unbeatable entertainment – are you?
FAST-PACED & FANTASTIC:
New Zealand Cup Week at Riccarton Park 8, 12, 15
November 2025 Enjoy world-class racing, fashion and entertainment, hosted and set within the stunning Riccarton Park. Culminating on 15 November, the biggest crowd and best races of the week promise 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 racing.
Look out for the ZM Entertainment Zone on Saturday
15 November at Martin Collins New Zealand Cup and Al Basti Equiworld Dubai 2000 Guineas Day. DJs Zesty Boi and Jezza return, while food stalls and bars keep the vibe high for all the action.
FASHION in the FIELD:
RICCARTON PARK: Last year’s winner Danni Alfeld became New Zealand’s most fashionable racegoer – so you don’t want to miss this year’s fashion. The Ned Fashion in the Field competitions feature on both Wednesday 12 and Saturday 15 November race days, with coordinator Zane Tate creating the perfect environment to showcase the best in racing fashion. Book a package for 15 November at just $170 per person.
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