Event
Adelaide
Henley Beach Fan Festival
Tue 19th Jan 2027 at 8:30 AM
Free
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.
We’re heading back to beautiful Henley Beach as the 2027 Santos Tour Down Under begins. 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
- 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 THINK! Road Safety Men's Stage 1 at 10:40am
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.
- Taste South Australia food and beverage offerings with a distinctly local feel
- Family-friendly activities and Health Partners Family Zone experiences
- Cycle Hub – including a bike valet service, mechanic, shade and furniture
- Diabetes SA health screenings and smoothie bikes
- Santos Tour Down Under merchandise stand
Experience host communities
Every stage has a story – and every host community brings something unique to the festival.
- The GO Henley activation led by the City of Charles Sturt
- Henley Beach Surf Life Saving Come & Try
- Local performers and community showcases
- A celebration of the people and places that make each stage special
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THINK! ROAD SAFETY RACE DAY 1 HERE
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