Event
Adelaide
Christies Beach Start Line Festival
Thu 21st Jan 2027 at 8:30 AM
Free
Head to The Esplanade at Christies Beach as riders gather for a massive Men's Stage 5 & Women's Stage 2 set to feature two ascents of Willunga Hill.
Be there as race day comes to life. Our new Fan Festivals share the Santos Tour Down Under at its best, bringing together cycling, food and drink, performance and local culture in one vibrant precinct. Enjoy live entertainment and regional produce, discover expert race insights and get closer to the action in a festival celebrating the best of South Australia.
Each Start Line Fan Festival features its own dedicated Cycle Hub – including a bike valet service, mechanic, shade and furniture – plus Taste South Australia food and beverage offerings and the Health Partners Family Zone featuring giant wooden games, Oppy’s tattoo parlour, a Santos Tour Down Under photo booth, face painting, craft and more.
Here's what to expect:
Get close to the riders & see the race start
This is behind-the-scenes access you can’t get anywhere else.
- Watch rider sign-on from 9:20am (men's) and 10:50am (women's)
- Catch interviews and live crosses from team areas
- See riders up close before they hit the road
- Live entertainment, music and a high-energy MC
- Fan participation activities and interactive experiences
- The famous Santos Tour Down Under departure countdown to the start of Men's Stage 5 & Women's Stage 2 at 10:40am (men's) and 12:30pm (women's)
Follow every moment
Stay close to the action as the race unfolds.
- Big-screen coverage keeping fans connected to the race
- Race previews and tactical insights
- Insights, predictions and stories from the peloton
- Live race coverage and expert commentary across the day
- Rider profiles and key storylines to watch
Join the festival
Soak up the festival atmosphere with local food, family activities and experiences for every fan.
- Delicious South Australian food and drink in the Taste South Australia precinct
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Live DJs providing the soundtrack throughout the day
- Family-friendly fun in the Health Partners Family Zone
- Cycle Hub – including a bike valet service, mechanic and shade
Experience host communities
Every stage has a story – and every host community brings something unique to the festival.
- Local performers and community showcases
- A celebration of the people and places that make each stage special
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RACE DAY 5 HERE
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