About this Event
Celebrate Oaks Day in Melbourne's West
Skip the city crowds and celebrate Oaks Day in style right in the heart of the West.
Join us on Thursday, 6 November 2025, from 12pm to 6pm for a casual, cocktail-style Oaks Day celebration at Western Grounds.
Designed for those who want the glamour of race day without the chaos of Flemington, this ticketed event offers a relaxed and social alternative complete with live racing broadcasts, great food, cold drinks, and even better company.
Enjoy the sounds of the races and the sounds of the west with live entertainment all afternoon from Melbourne’s own Angus James, a crowd favourite known for his seamless blend of live looping, guitar, vocals, and DJ sets.
Gather your friends, dress to impress, and enjoy a stylish afternoon with boundary-line red carpet moments, a Best Dressed competition, and sweeping views of the grounds.
Whether you're planning a friends' day out or a corporate get-together, this is Oaks Day reimagined for Melbourne’s West effortlessly local, effortlessly luxe.
Tickets are limited - book your spot today!
EVENT DETAILS
Venue: Western Grounds, Melbourne's West
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
Time: 12:0pm – 6:00pm
Age: 18+ event only
Tickets: $69pp. + booking fee
Upgrade: Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks for $50 extra pp.
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission Ticket $69pp includes:
- Glass of beer, wine, soft drink or sparkling on arrival
- Food available for purchase
- Live entertainment by Angus James, Melbourne-based singer, guitarist, DJ & looping artist
- Best Dressed Competition with a parade on the boundary line
- Live race broadcasts on the scoreboard and projector screen
- Red carpet arrivals to start the day in style
Want to celebrate in style?
Upgrade to unlimited sparkling for an additional $50pp.
- Tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis.
- Any requests for date changes must be made with at least 72 hours' notice; strictly no exception. Transfer fee applies.
- 18 years and over event only
For more info, email us at [email protected] or call us on (03) 9682 1777.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Whitten Oval, 417 Barkly Street, Footscray, Australia
AUD 52.68 to AUD 72.42
