{"id":416124,"date":"2026-01-16T04:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T04:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/416124\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T04:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T04:43:07","slug":"your-guide-to-2026-santos-tour-down-under-stages-entertainment-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/416124\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to 2026 Santos Tour Down Under: stages, entertainment, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Tour Down Under is just around the corner, kicking off on Friday, January 16th. This year, there\u2019s more than just the excitement of the race. There are entertainment hubs, DJs, expos, talks and much, much more. So if you\u2019re looking for the info on all the stages and how to get in on the party vibes in between, this is your one-stop shop. <\/p>\n

We\u2019ll also have a guide on all the events and things to do if you\u2019re a local or in town for the race, check it out here!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ziptrak\u00ae Women\u2019s Stage 1: Willunga to Willunga | Saturday, 17 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a011:10 AM, High Street, Willunga<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a03:02 PM, High Street, Willunga<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0137.4km<\/p>\n

Health Partners Women\u2019s Stage 2: Magill to Paracombe | Sunday, 18 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a011:10 AM, Magill Road, Magill<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a02:49 PM, Paracombe Road, Paracombe<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0130.7km<\/p>\n

Hyundai Women\u2019s Stage 3: Norwood to Campbelltown | Monday, 19 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a011:10 AM, The Parade, Norwood<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a03:04 PM, Maryvale Road, Athelstone<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0126.5km<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s South Australia Prologue | Tuesday, 20 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a06:00 PM, Wakefield Street, Adelaide<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a08:30 PM, Victoria Park, Adelaide<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a03.6km<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Stage 1: Tanunda to Tanunda | Wednesday, 21 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a011:10 AM, Murray Street, Tanunda<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a02:03 PM, Murray Street, Tanunda<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0120.6km<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s One-Day Race | Wednesday, 21 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a03:30 PM, Murray Street, Tanunda<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a06:08 PM, Murray Street, Tanunda<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a094.2km<\/p>\n

Health Partners Men\u2019s Stage 2: Norwood to Uraidla | Thursday, 22 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a011:10 AM, The Parade, Norwood<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a03:02 PM, Greenhill Road, Uraidla<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0148.1km<\/p>\n

Ziptrak\u00ae Men\u2019s Stage 3: Henley Beach to Nairne | Friday, 23 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a011:10 AM, Seaview Road, Henley Beach<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a02:52 PM, Old Princes Highway, Nairne<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0140.8km<\/p>\n

THINK! Road Safety Men\u2019s Stage 4: Brighton to Willunga Hill | Saturday, 24 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a011:10 AM, Esplanade, Brighton<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a03:39 PM, Brookman Road, Willunga Hill<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0176km<\/p>\n

efex Men\u2019s Stage 5: Stirling to Stirling | Sunday, 25 January 2026<\/p>\n

Start:\u00a011:10 AM, Mount Barker Road, Stirling<\/p>\n

Finish:\u00a03:26 PM, Mount Barker Road, Stirling<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0169.8km<\/p>\n

The FREE Santos Tour Down Under City of Adelaide Tour Village is back in a big way, with plenty of places to chill out, stalls to explore, activities for the kids, food & drinks to try \u2013 and even some brand-new features. Check out everything you need to know about the City of Adelaide Tour Village, which is right in the centre of the city in Victoria Square\/Tarntanyangga.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The TDU City of Adelaide Tour Village is open:<\/p>\n

Friday 16 January | 5.00pm\u20149.30pm<\/p>\n

Saturday 17 January | 11.00am\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 18 January | 11.00am\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Monday 19 January |\u00a011.00am\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Tuesday 20 January | 11.00am\u20149.00pm<\/p>\n

Wednesday 21 January | 11.00am\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Thursday 22 January | 11.00am\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Friday 23 January | 11.00am\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Saturday 24 January | 11.00am\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 25 January | 11.00am\u20145.00pm<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Expo <\/p>\n

See the best of the best in cycling. Open:<\/p>\n

Friday 16 January | 5.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Saturday 17 January | 12.00pm\u20147.00pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 18 January | 12.00pm\u20147.00pm<\/p>\n

Monday 19 January | 12.00pm\u20147.00pm<\/p>\n

Tuesday 20 January | 12.00pm\u20147.00pm<\/p>\n

Wednesday 21 January | 12.00pm\u20147.00pm<\/p>\n

Thursday 22 January | 12.00pm\u20147.00pm<\/p>\n

Friday 23 January | 12.00pm\u20147.00pm<\/p>\n

Saturday 24 January | 12.00pm\u20147.00pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 25 January | 12.00pm\u20145.00pm<\/p>\n

Team Zone<\/p>\n

See the great mechanics up close. Open:<\/p>\n

Saturday 17 January | 3.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 18 January | 3.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Monday 19 January | 3.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Wednesday 21 January | 3.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Thursday 22 January | 3.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Friday 23 January | 3.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Saturday 24 January | 3.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 25 January | 3.00pm\u20148.00pm<\/p>\n

City of Adelaide Tour Village: Team Presentation<\/p>\n

On Friday, January 16th, you\u2019ll have a chance to meet the men and women cyclists at the Team Presentation. The cyclists will be introduced to the crowd and have time for autographs afterwards in our signing zone. Expect music, sponsor giveaways and special on-stage appearances by Santos Tour Down Under favourites including legendary commentator Phil Liggett. \u00a0<\/p>\n

City of Adelaide Tour Village: Hot Dub Time Machine <\/p>\n

Hot Dub Time Machine are kicking off the fun on Friday night, January 16th at 8:15pm with a free concert. This will be a show of tunes from across the decades that is sure to get you up and dancing. This doesn\u2019t require a ticket and is open to all ages!<\/p>\n

City of Adelaide Tour Village: Talking Tour<\/p>\n

Talking Tour is a series of daily panel chats, hosted by top Australian cycling commentator Matt Keenan and special guests from the City of Adelaide Tour Village at the Pepsi Live Stage. <\/p>\n

Saturday 17 January
Talking Tour: 5pm \u2013 6pm
Magdeleine Vallieres and Grace Brown<\/p>\n

Saturday 18 January
Talking Tour: 5pm \u2013 6pm
Coming soon<\/p>\n

Monday 19 January
Talking Tour: 5pm \u2013 6pm
Ben O\u2019Connor<\/p>\n

Tuesday 20 January
Talking Tour: 4pm \u2013 4.30pm
Caleb Ewan<\/p>\n

Thursday 22 January
Talking Tour: 6pm \u2013 7pm
Simon Clarke<\/p>\n

Friday 23 January
Talking Tour: 5pm \u2013 6pm
Emily Petricola<\/p>\n

Saturday 24 January
Talking Tour: 5pm \u2013 6pm
Matt White<\/p>\n

City of Adelaide Tour Village: Kids Zone<\/p>\n

Discover fun, free activities in the Family Zone, with everything from an interactive mural to giant games, pump track, pass like a pro, build a bike, face painting and craft on offer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sat 17 January, 2pm-4pm: Ali Durham storytelling sessions<\/p>\n

Sun 18 January, 12pm-4pm: Temporary Oppy tattoo artist<\/p>\n

Tue 20 January, 12pm-4pm: Face painter<\/p>\n

Thu 22 January, 12pm-4pm: Temporary Oppy tattoo artist<\/p>\n

Fri 23 January, 12pm-4pm: Face painter<\/p>\n

Sat 24 January, 2pm-4pm: Ali Durham storytelling sessions<\/p>\n

Health Partners Recovery Zone<\/p>\n

The Health Partners Recovery Zone is a space to rest and recharge for the adventures to come. Specialist treatments will ease sore muscles, with the team from South Australia\u2019s sportsmed on hand to offer physiotherapy and massage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Opening Hours<\/p>\n

Saturday 17 January \u2013 Saturday 24 January 2026, 2pm-6pm daily<\/p>\n

Services & Pricing<\/p>\n

Massage \u2013 20 mins \u2013 $29
Compressions Boots \u2013 20 mins \u2013 $15
Combo \u2013 40 mins \u2013 $40<\/p>\n

These are the ultimate trackside spots to watch the race. The Live Sites will each feature large screens, allowing you to follow all the action as it happens and see the race go past your location in real time.<\/p>\n

Live Site: Hutt Street \u2014 South Australia Prologue<\/p>\n

Where: Hutt Street, Adelaide
When: Tuesday 20 January
Stage: Men\u2019s Prologue<\/p>\n

Live Site: Summertown \u2014 Health Partners Men\u2019s Stage 2<\/p>\n

Where: Tregarthan Reserve, Summertown
When: Thursday 22 January
Stage: Health Partners Men\u2019s Stage 2<\/p>\n

Live Site: Nairne \u2014 Ziptrak\u00ae Men\u2019s Stage 3<\/p>\n

Where: Nairne Oval, Nairne
When: Friday 23 January
Stage: Ziptrak\u00ae Men\u2019s Stage 3<\/p>\n

Live Site: Willunga \u2014 THINK! Road Safety Men\u2019s Stage 4<\/p>\n

Where: The Town Square, Willunga
When: Saturday 24 January
Stage: THINK! Road Safety Men\u2019s Stage 4<\/p>\n

Live Site: Mylor \u2014 efex Men\u2019s Stage 5<\/p>\n

Where: Mylor Oval, Mylor
When: Sunday 25 January
Stage: efex Men\u2019s Stage 5<\/p>\n

Finish Line Hubs feature a bar, food trucks, shade and seating so you can make the most of your time at the race.<\/p>\n

Finish Line Hub: Hyundai Womens Stage 3<\/p>\n

Where: Foxfield Oval, Athelstone
When: Monday 19 January
Stage: Hyundai Womens Stage 3<\/p>\n

Finish Line Hub: South Australia Prologue<\/p>\n

Where: Victoria Park\/Pakapakanthi (Park 16)
When: Tuesday 20 January
Stage: Men\u2019s Prologue<\/p>\n

Finish Line Hub: Willunga Hill \u2014 THINK! Road Safety Men\u2019s Stage 4<\/p>\n

Where: Willunga Hill
When: Saturday 24 January
Stage: THINK! Road Safety Men\u2019s Stage 4<\/p>\n

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