Kembla Cup & The Big Dance Raceday
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Experience the buzz of Cup Day in The Illawarra!
Make your way to Kembla Grange Racecourse for eight local races headlined by the Kembla Grange Cup, plus all the action from Flemington on the big screen. Find a spot on the fence just before 3pm and roar with the crowd as the race that stops the nation is broadcast live in high definition.
Cup Day is Kembla Grange Racecourse’s second biggest meeting of the year after The Gong and promises everything you love about the Spring Carnival and more.
There are a plenty of precincts and bars to explore, and a variety of hospitality offerings from budget to bougie. Pick up a hearty snack from one of the on-course food trucks or go all out and treat yourself to a four-course meal and bottomless beverage package in the Bert Lillye Lounge or Ken Brown Dining Room.
Enjoy live entertainment on the Public Lawn all day and a DJ to keep the party going after the last.
Gather your friends and join the party. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss.
All bookings for Kembla Cup Day and The Gong will open exclusively to 2026/2027 financial members of The Illawarra Turf Club at 9am, 1st July 2026.
Tickets will then be released to the public seven days later, subject to availability.
26/27 ITC Members EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE 9am 1st July 2026