Next up: Festival Stakes Day, Sat 28 Nov
You are invited · Sat 23 Jan 2027
Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New Zealand
Women: Cocktail-style attire suitable for twilight event; daring styles like backless dresses, unique silhouettes, and fearless patterns; open-toed shoes. Men: Collared shirts in hospitality precincts; navy suit as base with statement tie or bold accessories; can add contrasting waistcoat. Millinery: Hair accessories such as headbands, bows, or clips; bejewelled clips or oversized bows instead of large traditional hats; optional rather than compulsory. Style: High-energy cocktail party vibe for summer evening; glitz, glamour, and bold colors; sparkles and matching makeup; sunglasses for summer heat
what to wear
Ensure you are dressed appropriately for the races to enhance your experience and adhere to venue standards.
Required
Encouraged
Ensure you are dressed appropriately for the races to enhance your experience and adhere to venue standards.
Required
Encouraged
Leave at home
Cocktail-style attire suitable for twilight event; daring styles like backless dresses, unique silhouettes, and fearless patterns; open-toed shoes
Collared shirts in hospitality precincts; navy suit as base with statement tie or bold accessories; can add contrasting waistcoat
High-energy cocktail party vibe for summer evening; glitz, glamour, and bold colors; sparkles and matching makeup; sunglasses for summer heat
Check the official details before you go: aucklandracing.co.nz ↗
for the day
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Tweed Fabric Percher
$285
Wendy Scully Millinery
Teal Green Silk Flower Headpiece
$244
Elliatt
Katarina Short Sleeve Midi Dress in Pastel Multi
$278
Elliatt
Emelda Halter Midi Dress in Blue Floral
$268
Beginning Boutique
Rosalia Aqua Strappy Peep Toe Wedge
$69.99
SHEIKE
KIANA HEEL
$79.99
Jin Dian
Maisie Floral Shoulder Bag in Pink Sequin
$59.95
BB Exclusive
Quinta Burgundy Bow Sequin Bag
$69.99
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majorFri 13 Nov 2026
Addington Raceway, Christchurch
The Friday public-holiday harness meeting of Cup Week: a dressed-up crowd, looser than Cup Day.
