We're looking forward to a great week of racing.
A Canterbury social highlight featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days as the region celebrates all that is great about spring in Christchurch.
2026 DATES - Saturday 7, Wednesday 11 & Saturday 14 November. Hospitality packages on sale June 2026, GA & Members areas tickets on sale September 1, 2026.
The Grand Tour Bar, in partnership with Speight's, will again be a feature of the General Admission offering across the three days.
Fashion in the Field features the best of high end race day fashion on both the 2nd and 3rd days. Come on down and watch the fashions, grab a drink from the bar & relax on the lawn. For the ultimate fashion experience purchase The Ned "Fashion In The Field" ticket.
ZM Entertainment Zone. Ready to get you moving at the races this year on the final day.
NZ Cup Week kick starts The Grand Tour Racing Festival – a celebration of New Zealand's top thoroughbred racing events. Round up your crew, grab your tickets and make it grand at the country's ultimate racing festival, right here at Riccarton Park.
The Grand Tour brought us Sir Dave Dobbyn live in 2023 on the first Day and in 2024 Hot Dub Time Machine.
2025 the Grand Tour Racing Festival brought 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. They dominate festivals not only in New Zealand but around the world and all you need is a GA ticket from just $20 to enjoy the performance after the last race.
Plus Wattsson, Mike Nicholas and Rollestxn Ave through the day
