Tasting Australia’s Town Square is the festival hub and home to deliciously diverse eating and drinking experiences. Fun, free and perfect for families, this is the place to meet for a drink, stay for a meal and explore.
Fifteen vendors, four bars and one beloved dance floor make this your go-to destination during the day and night. Savour dishes spanning every taste together with a full suite of South Australian specialties. You’ll find the new Journey Beyond Lounge, together with The Ghan Experience: the closest thing to onboard travel.
Be in Town Square to follow our debut Waiters’ Race and enjoy live music from a selection of local artists. Match wine to your lunch through the new Town Square Perfect Pair series, where festival drinks curators Meira Harel and Banjo Harris Plane will pair wines to select vendor dishes – or dial up the decadence in our Dining Galleries.
Come early, stay late and see where Town Square takes you.
Friday 2 May: 11AM — Midnight
Saturday 3 May: 11AM — Midnight
Sunday 4 May: 11AM — 9PM
Monday 5 May: 11AM — 9PM
Tuesday 6 May: 11AM — 9PM
Wednesday 7 May: 11AM — 9PM
Thursday 8 May: 11AM — 11PM
Friday 9 May: 11AM — Midnight
Saturday 10 May: 11AM — Midnight
Sunday 11 May: 11AM — 8PM
Yes, entry to Town Square is free.
Town Square is open to all ages. However, anyone aged 16 years or younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. For more information, please read the code of practice and code of practice guidelines.
The purchase and consumption of alcohol is restricted to over 18's. Identification may be requested and checked.
You can pre-book your parking from just $7 at UPark Topham or UPark Grote and enjoy all that Town Square has to offer. UPark is proudly owned and operated by the City of Adelaide, so each time you park your car at UPark, you help local events to thrive. Secure your spot by visiting UPark. View alternative parking options here.
Take advantage of the free City Connector bus, offering a hop-on and hop-off service to the city and North Adelaide linking popular city attractions, shopping, dining and key destinations. Bus route 98A and 98C connect North Adelaide with the city, and 99A and 99C connect the inner-city. Services operate every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. For timetables, route details and real-time information visit Adelaide Metro.
The closest taxi or ride share drop-off point is at the Hilton Hotel.
Town Square patrons will have the option to have their dishes served on a reusable enamel Tasting Australia plate. This eco-friendly alternative to disposable will help to reduce waste and supports environmental awareness.
People can simply let the participating Town Square vendor know they would like their dish served on an enamel plate and once the dish is finished, swap the dirty plate for a clean one at the exit.
All other serving ware in Town Square is biodegradable.
Pets are amazing and we love them as much as you. For everyone's safety and comfort, however, only assistance animals are permitted in Town Square and all Tasting Australia events. Thanks for your understanding.
Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel is an inclusive and welcoming event. We want everyone to experience the festival and are committed to making Tasting Australia accessible for all.
Town Square, situated in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga is accessible for people in wheelchairs. This includes all events held in Town Square Kitchen and in the Masterclass Pavilion.
We are continually striving to improve access to all Tasting Australia events and venues. For specific venue information and accessibility, please contact us.
We’re cashless! Town Square vendors will only accept EFT payments, so get ready to tap your way through the hub.
