At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Anyone planning a day at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on Saturday 28 November (Festival Stakes Day) or Saturday 5 December 2026
- What to do now
- Book general admission online to save: the Australian Turf Club lists $25 for adults and $15 for groups of 10 or more, and says concession tickets are sold at the gate
- 28 November
- Festival Stakes Day: public gates 11:30am, first race 12:35pm, last race 5:55pm
- 5 December
- Rosehill Gardens Raceday: public gates 11:15am, first race 12:20pm, last race 6:00pm
- Parking
- Free general admission parking in the P4 car park (James Ruse Drive and Prospect Street) and the P6 infield car park (via Gate 2 Unwin Street, tunnel height 3.2m)
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the Australian Turf Club’s two raceday pages, its travel and parking page and its dress code page
- Not yet confirmed
- The full race schedule for both days (the club’s pages say the schedule is still to be confirmed), and whether public transport is free on these days: the club’s travel page still describes free travel as part of the Sydney Everest Carnival
The Australian Turf Club lists race days at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday 28 November and Saturday 5 December 2026, and general admission is $25 online for adults on both days, with free parking on the course. The Australian Turf Club says the L4 light rail stop is a 6-minute walk from the main entrance.
This guide uses the Australian Turf Club’s pages for Festival Stakes Day and the 5 December raceday, its Travel and Parking page and its dress code page, all read on Sunday 8 November 2026. Where the club has not published something, this guide says so.
What time do the gates open on each day?
| Saturday 28 November (Festival Stakes Day) | Saturday 5 December | |
|---|---|---|
| Member gates | 11:15am | 11:00am |
| Public gates | 11:30am | 11:15am |
| First race | 12:35pm | 12:20pm |
| Last race | 5:55pm | 6:00pm |
| Full race schedule | Not yet published | Not yet published |
Both days are on a Saturday in the Sydney summer, so times are in daylight saving time (AEDT). The club has not published the full race schedule for either day, so which race falls at which time is not known yet.
What is on at Festival Stakes Day?
The club describes Festival Stakes Day as bringing a key Group 3 feature to Western Sydney racing. The Festival Stakes is a handicap over 1500m, run on the path to the Villiers Stakes, and the club lists Private Eye (2024), I’m Imposing (2014) and This Manshood (2002, 2003) among its past winners.
The 5 December page describes the day as the Summer Festival of Racing continuing, and names no feature race. Both pages promote the Summer Long Lunch and a Christmas Party function in hospitality. The club says the general areas include trackside lawns, bars and restaurants, food vans serving global cuisine, and a parade of runners in the mounting yard.
How much are tickets?
| Ticket | Price | What the club says |
|---|---|---|
| Adult general admission | $25 | Book online and save |
| Party Plus (groups of 10 or more) | $15 per person | Online only |
| Pensioner and concession | $15 | Pensioner and concession pricing is available at the gate, with a card |
Prices are the same for both days as of 8 November 2026. For hospitality enquiries or large private bookings, the club’s number is 1300 729 668.
What does hospitality cost?
| Package | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Long Lunch | Members $145 to $275; non-members $155 to $275 | Bookable on both days |
| Christmas Party Function | $199 for members and non-members | Bookable on both days |
| Open Terraces (minimum 10 people) | $265 | Sold out on both days |
| The Hive (minimum 10 people) | $275 | Sold out on both days |
| Private Suites (minimum 20 people) | $305 to $360 | Sold out on both days |
| Marscay and Baguette Room (minimum 100 people), Grand Pavilion (minimum 150 people) | Enquiry only | Make an enquiry |
How do I get to Rosehill Gardens without a car?
| Option | What the club says |
|---|---|
| Light rail | L4 Westmead and Carlingford line, via the Parramatta CBD. The Rosehill Gardens stop is on Grand Avenue North (Camellia), a 6-minute walk to the main entrance. Services run from 5:00am until 1:00am, and extra services run on major race days |
| Bus | Take the regular 920 bus (Parramatta to Bankstown direction). From Parramatta it leaves Parramatta Station Interchange, Stand A2, and stops on James Ruse Drive opposite Prospect Street. The return leaves from James Ruse Drive at Prospect Street |
| Train and ferry | Train to Parramatta Station, or ferry to Rydalmere, then connect by light rail or bus |
| Taxi | Set down at the taxi rank through the Grand Avenue gates; pick up at the Grand Avenue end next to the Might And Power entrance. Taxis may not stop on James Ruse Drive or Grand Avenue |
| Hire car | Set down and pick up via the Grand Avenue gates, with a strict 15-minute waiting period |
The club’s travel page headline says public transport travel is included with a Sydney Everest Carnival ticket. The page does not say that tickets for 28 November or 5 December include travel. The club does not say whether public transport is free on either day.
Where can I park?
- General admission: free parking in the P4 car park at James Ruse Drive and Prospect Street, and in the P6 infield car park, entered via Gate 2 on Unwin Street. The infield car park tunnel height is 3.2m.
- Members and owners: reserved parking for people with annual car park passes; limited unreserved parking in P2, P3 and P4.
- Accessible parking: limited disabled parking in the P1 and P3 car parks, entered via James Ruse Drive (P3) and Grand Avenue (P1, Gate 1). The club asks you to display a disabled parking sticker prominently.
- Coaches: private coaches over 3.4m high use the western side of Arthur Street and may stay for the day. Minibuses under 3.4m use the Grand Avenue P1 entry bus stop for set-downs and pick-ups.
- Helicopters: landings need prior approval from the club, with enquiries by phone on 02 9760 6227.
The club says Rosehill Gardens is served by Parramatta Road, Victoria Road and the M4 Motorway. It does not publish car park capacity or say when the free car parks fill.
What should I wear?
There is no formal dress code in general admission, but the club recommends smart dress. For both days:
- Avoid fancy dress costumes, including jockey outfits, tattered clothing or shoes, thongs or going barefoot, and offensive attire.
- Smart casual is required in general admission dining rooms and function venues.
- The dress code applies to children aged 14 and over.
- Members Reserve: minimum dress standards apply on all Saturday racedays at Rosehill Gardens, and entry is at the discretion of event day staff and security. During the NSW daylight saving period jackets are optional, but ties remain mandatory.
What are the key facts in short?
- 28 November is Festival Stakes Day; 5 December is described as the Summer Festival of Racing continuing.
- General admission costs $25 for adults and $15 per person for groups of 10 or more, which is online only.
- The L4 light rail stop is a 6-minute walk from the main entrance, and general admission parking in P4 and P6 is free.
- The club lists the full race schedule for both days as to be confirmed.
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Australian Turf Club or Rosehill Gardens.
Sources
- Australian Turf Club: Festival Stakes Day, 28 November 2026, checked Sunday 8 November 2026
- Australian Turf Club: Rosehill Gardens Raceday, 5 December 2026, checked Sunday 8 November 2026
- Australian Turf Club: Travel and Parking at Rosehill Gardens, checked Sunday 8 November 2026
- Australian Turf Club: Dress Code, checked Sunday 8 November 2026