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Robbie Williams Brings the Feels for 2026 Melbourne Cup Headline Performance
Robbie Williams performed a mini-set at the Melbourne Cup, entertaining a crowd of nearly 100,000 at Flemington Racecourse. His appearance added a major pop performance to one of Australia’s biggest sporting events, ahead of the start of his Australia and New Zealand stadium tour.
He opened in a horse-patterned, jewelled suit with “Feel”, then performed “Rock DJ”, “Angels” and “Let Me Entertain You”, before giving a longer set featuring covers of Australian and international hits. Point Of Law won the 166th Cup, while attendance exceeded 97,000, the highest for Melbourne Cup day since 2016. Williams’s upcoming tour begins in Adelaide on 7 November and includes stadium dates across Australia and New Zealand.
In short
- Robbie Williams performed at the Melbourne Cup before nearly 100,000 fans.
- Point Of Law won the 166th race.
- Williams’s Australia and New Zealand stadium tour starts on 7 November.
Explained simply
The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s best-known horse race, held each year at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. It is the centrepiece of a full day of racing and attracts large crowds, alongside music and other entertainment.
Robbie Williams is a British pop singer known for hits including “Angels” and “Rock DJ”. His appearance linked the race day to his planned stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, giving concertgoers and racing fans a shared event.
The Cup is a major fixture in Australian sport and public life, so its audience can extend beyond people who follow horse racing. A high-profile performance also reflects how organisers combine live entertainment with the day’s sporting programme.
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