Free concert to start the party in City of Adelaide Tour Village
16 JAN 2026
The centrepiece of the Santos Tour Down Under (TDU) – the City of Adelaide Tour Village – is set to welcome thousands of people into Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga for the 10-day festival of cycling from tonight.
The one-stop shop for cycling fans to experience all the event has to offer will open to the public from 5pm, with the official Team Presentation and free concert with DJ Hot Dub Time Machine to kick-start the party.
Those who get there early are also in for a treat with the first 50 people through the gates to receive a complimentary drink voucher, while food will be available from local vendors Moi An Viet Street Food, Lot 100, Taco Cartel, Baltic Fine Foods and Gelista’s pop-up ice cream station.
Onsite café Grinders on Tour will be serving coffee from an adjacent window from 6.30am each day while in the evening there are daily drink specials during ‘knock off hour’ from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Cycling fans can wander through the Team Zone to watch the mechanics working on the riders’ bikes each day, and check out the latest tech brand and innovation in the Bike Expo, while the kids can ride over Oppy’s pump track.
After a long day in the saddle people can register for a massage in the Health Partners Recovery Zone or grab a spot to watch the day’s racing on the big screen and hear special guest interviews with commentator and cycling expert Matt Keenan in Talking Tour each evening.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison:
“One of the unique things about the Santos Tour Down Under is the way it showcases not just our regions but our city to thousands of visitors from interstate and overseas and the City of Adelaide Tour Village is a crucial part of that.”
“Over the next 10 days it’s a meeting place not just for cycling fans, but for anyone to enjoy the festival atmosphere the event provides.
“As well as providing daily entertainment, there are local food vendors serving up South Australian food and drinks so I encourage everyone to make the most of this free, family-friendly event.”
The 2025 Santos Tour Down Under attracted the biggest attendance since 2018 with 807,900 people turning out to enjoy the event. It achieved an all-time high expenditure of $98m generating $62.5m value added to the state’s economy.
Quotes attributable to City of Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith:
“Council, through our economic development arm, the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), is proud to have committed to a three-year sponsorship of the event, investing $175,000 every year to support its delivery and generate strong benefits for local businesses, hospitality and tourism operators. The City of Adelaide Tour Village is the central city hub for one of the state’s most loved, successful and accessible events.
“I encourage everyone to visit the Tour Village to chat with competitors and support teams, as well as drop by the Bike Expo and Kids Zone where you’ll find loads of activities for families and cycling fans of all ages.
“And don’t forget to visit our Experience Adelaide Visitor Information Booth, which provides visitors with plenty of information about what to see and do while here in the city.”
The City of Adelaide Tour Village will open at 5pm tonight and host the Team Presentation from 7pm and Hot Dub Time Machine concert from 8.15pm.
Full opening hours are as follows:
Friday, January 16: 5pm to 9.30pm
Saturday, January 17: 11am to 8pm
Sunday, January 18: 11am to 8pm
Monday, January 19: 11am to 8pm
Tuesday, January 20: 11am to 9pm
Wednesday, January 21: 11am to 8pm
Thursday, January 22: 11am to 8pm
Friday, January 23: 11am to 8pm
Saturday, January 24: 11am to 8pm
Sunday, January 25: 11am to 5pm
