Thousands of bottles of French champagne, delicious treats and a ‘secret tequila bar’: how the other half will live in the celebrity-filled Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup

Australian celebrities are gearing up in droves for one of the most anticipated social events of the year – the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The country’s biggest stars will take part in the world-famous ‘Birdcage’ across multiple days of racing at Flemington Racecourse.

Famous faces will feast on delicious delicacies and desserts while sipping expensive champagne in the exclusive area.

Luxury brands pitching at the Birdcage include GH Mumm, the event’s official champagne sponsor, as well as Lexus and Penfolds.

Those lucky enough also have access to a secret Don Julio tequila bar that offers specialty cocktails and live performances.

French champagne, delicious delicacies and world-class entertainment: in the celebrity-filled Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup

GH Mumm has transformed its two-story marquee into a Parisian garden.

Dancers greet guests in the marquee with a theatrical performance as they enter the room.

French chef Florian Barbarot will serve guests at the pop-up tasting La Table Des Chefs.

Luxury brands in the tent include GH Mumm, the event’s official champagne sponsor, as well as Lexus and Don Julio

Mumm has transformed a two-story marquee into a Parisian garden. In the picture, Jess Gomes opens a bottle of champagne

The champagne tent will be the centerpiece of the Birdcage, which also features a Bird Bath Bar and a Pamper Lounge.

Guests have the opportunity to experience interactive moments throughout the cage, which features live entertainment.

Meanwhile, Japanese car company Lexus’ motto “Landmark by Lexus” will focus on “rest and relaxation.”

The space is intended to combine Japanese traditions with local materials and ingredients.

Japanese automaker Lexus’ marquee “Landmark by Lexus” will focus on “rest and relaxation.”

The space is intended to combine Japanese traditions with local materials and ingredients

Guests have the opportunity to experience interactive moments throughout the cage. Pictured: Melissa Leong

Supermodel Adut Akech will be visiting the company’s marquee as an exclusive guest.

Meanwhile, Furphy will also have its marquee back in the Birdcage – with “an atrium in the middle and bespoke bars”.

South Australian wine producer Penfolds will take guests through an “underwater wonderland”.

Supermodel Adut Akech will be visiting the company’s marquee as an exclusive guest

Australian stars can also enjoy light entertainment and canapés at Gwen by Luke Stone and the Curtis Stone Events team

South Australian wine producer Penfolds will guide guests through an “underwater wonderland”.

Schweppes will return to the birdcage with a magical bubble booth featuring delicious edible bubbles in a variety of flavors

Schweppes will also return to the birdcage with “a magical bubble booth that features delicious edible bubbles in a variety of flavors.”

The beverage brand serves guests a selection of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.

Australian stars can also enjoy light entertainment and canapés at Gwen by Luke Stone and the Curtis Stone Events team.

Olympia Bellchambers in the Crown marquee at the Melbourne Cup Carnival Birdcage

If you’re lucky enough, you’ll also have access to a secret tequila bar owned by Don Julio. Pictured is Lana Wilkinson