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Mekka Raceday 2025

Doomben Racecourse

Updated: Jul 10, 2025

The yearly sell-out MEKKA Raceday is back and better than ever at Doomben Racecourse on Saturday, August 16!

Mark your calendars and gather your mates for Brisbane's ultimate day party at Doomben Racecourse. The countdown is on for you to party till the sun goes down with Australia's best live music acts.

This year they have one epic stage hosted by Callum Hole featuring Thundamentals, KAOS, DJ Kimmy J, DJ JRG, Sax Drive and DJ Niesh.

In between the live music, enjoy being trackside at Doomben with a 9-race feature programme of thrilling thoroughbred racing.

Good to know - save $10 by booking online in advance.

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Brisbane Racing Club is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com

MEKKA Raceday

Doomben Racecourse

75 Hampden St

Ascot

Aug 16, 2025

11:30am-7:30pm

From $85pp (online), $95pp (at the gate)

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