The FIFA Fan Festival is the perfect place to watch FIFA Women’s World Cup matches live in a buzzing atmosphere, while also enjoying an exciting football and entertainment programme.
The FIFA Fan Festival in Adelaide/Tarntanya will take place at the Festival Plaza and is free to attend for all ages. It will be a vibrant destination for everyone to celebrate the global game and experience the best in football, music, entertainment, local culture, food, and games.
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1. Support Australia with other fans
Opening Day | Thursday 20 July | 7.30pm (ACST) | Australia v Republic of Ireland
Thursday 27 July | 7.30pm (ACST) | Australia v Nigeria
Monday 31 July | 7.30pm (ACST) | Canada v Australia
The FIFA Fan Festival is the ultimate destination for football fans who want to experience the thrill of watching live games with other enthusiastic fans. The festival offers a unique opportunity for fans to come together and share their passion for football whilst they watch the Australia games on the big screen. Entertaining live hosts will keep the energy levels high throughout the event, with fun games, crowd giveaways and more. Be surrounded by fellow supporters while you cheer on the Matilda’s as they vie for victory.
2. Free concerts
The FIFA Fan Festival offers more than just live games. Enjoy free concerts by some of the biggest names in Australian music – Kimbra, San Cisco and Montaigne – making the FIFA Fan Festival the perfect place to indulge in your love for both football and music.
Kimbra – Friday 21 July
New Zealand born pop star, Kimbra, who’s latest album, ‘A Reckoning’, released in 2023 immediately appeared as the Triple J feature album. Kimbra is best known for her duet with Gotye, ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ which earned her two Grammy Awards and was the bestselling song of the year in the USA with more than 13 million copies.
San Cisco – Saturday 5 August
Indie-pop band San Cisco have become one of Australia’s most successful independent artists amassing multiple accolades. Garnering millions of streams and critical acclaim through the release of four studio albums, San Cisco have toured the world selling out headline shows.
Montaigne – Friday 11 August
Sydney based artist Montaigne has become a major name in Aussie indie music. They have been recognised with multiple spots on Triple J’s Hottest 100 and an ARIA award for ‘Best Breakthrough Artist.’
3. Free Dance and Cultural Performances
Celebrate this worldwide event and become immersed in the culture of the visiting countries with free dance and cultural performances. Featuring traditional entertainment from performers of Irish Dancers, African Soul, Phap Hoa Lion Dancers, Matsuri Taiko, Samba, Chinese Dance Australia. The dancers will match up with the countries who are playing at Hindmarsh Stadium.
4. Interactive Activities for the Whole Family
The FIFA Fan Festival is not only about watching live games and enjoying free concerts. It also offers a variety of fun interactive experiences for fans of all ages. Get your taste for football on the mini-pitch – which will host clinics, demonstrations and come-and-try sessions. Additionally, fans can test their reflexes at the reaction station or challenge each other to a game of dart board football. These interactive experiences provide a great opportunity for fans to learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun.
5. Meet the Official Women’s World Cup Mascot
Get a selfie with Tazuni, the official FIFA Women’s World Cup mascot! She is a fun, football-loving penguin, and will be making many appearances to the FIFA Fan Festival to meet and interact with fans. Tazuni is a eudyptula minor, known as little penguin, native to Australia and New Zealand and her name, Tazuni, is a fusion of her home – the Tasman Sea – and ‘unity’, a key value of the event to be co-hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand in 2023.
Saturday 22nd July 1pm – 6pm
Thursday 27 July 2pm – 5pm
Saturday 5 August 2pm – 5pm
Sunday 6 August 2pm – 5pm
Friday 11 August 3pm – 6pm
Saturday 12 August 2pm – 5pm
6. Try Food from Around the World
Calling all foodies, the Adelaide FIFA Fan festival features a menu curated by local Adelaide chef, Callum Hann. Warm up with these hearty meals, which all showcase the exceptional produce of South Australia by using local, in-season ingredients across a diverse range of cuisines.
Enjoy food from around the globe with England, China, Spain, Argentina and more, all represented within the delicious meals so every fan will feel at home. There is something for everyone, including vegan, gluten free, as well as healthy options for both the kids and adults.
7. Learn from indepth panel discussions
Expand your knowledge and explore new insights into the world of football with industry experts at the FIFA Fan Festival. Join the vibrant Adelaide media personality, Ali Clarke, as she hosts a series of insightful panels featuring various guests of interest, including past Matilda’s players.
These panels will cover a range of topics such as ‘Inclusion in Sport’ and ‘Celebrating South Australian Matilda’s’. Get ready to learn from the panel hosts as they delve into the questions posed to them by Ali. These panel’s will be an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of football and its related topics while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the FIFA Fan Festival.
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