Hepburn Palais
Hepburn Palais is a historic live entertainment venue in the heart of Hepburn Springs, offering live music, theatre, comedy, dancing and special events in a beautifully restored building dating from 1926.
Celebrating its centenary in 2026, the Palais has reopened as a major regional entertainment destination, with a refurbished stage, modern sound and lighting systems and a program featuring Australian and international performers.
The venue is particularly famous for its historic sprung wooden dancefloor, described by the operators as Australia's oldest.
Although many performances are aimed at adults, Hepburn Palais is an all-ages venue and children are welcome when accompanied by a responsible parent or carer.
Live Entertainment:
Hepburn Palais presents a varied program of concerts, theatre performances, comedy shows and special events throughout the year.
The entertainment program includes:
- Live rock, pop, blues, jazz and country music
- Tribute bands and touring performers
- Comedy shows
- Live theatre and cabaret
- Dance events
- Classical and acoustic performances
- Community entertainment
- Selected children's shows and family entertainment
Visitors should check the current schedule before planning a visit.
Family-Friendly Shows:
Hepburn Palais welcomes children and teenagers to suitable performances.
The venue specifically promotes itself as an all-ages entertainment space and includes children's entertainment in its programming.
Past and advertised family-oriented events have included tribute concerts and children's silent disco activities.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult in accordance with the venue's licensing conditions.
Not every performance will necessarily be suitable for young children, particularly late-night concerts or events with loud music.
Families should check the show description, start time, seating arrangements and any additional age conditions before purchasing tickets.
Historic Sprung Dancefloor:
One of the most interesting features of Hepburn Palais is its famous sprung wooden dancefloor.
The venue originally opened in 1926 and became an important social and entertainment destination for the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs district.
The sprung floor was designed to provide a more comfortable surface for dancing and has been preserved as part of the building's heritage.
Over the decades, the Palais has been used for dances, films, concerts and community events.
The historic dancefloor remains a distinctive feature of the revitalised entertainment venue.
Performance Facilities:
The Palais has been refurbished with modern performance equipment while retaining the character of its historic interior.
The main performance space can be configured for seated concerts, theatre-style presentations or standing and dancing events.
The venue has a large stage, professional sound and lighting equipment, screens and production facilities.
There are also two bar areas, a piano lounge featuring a grand piano and an additional VIP room.
The seating layout varies depending on the performance, so visitors should check the ticketing information when choosing seats.
Food and Drinks:
Hepburn Palais has licensed bar facilities serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including hot drinks.
A limited selection of packaged snacks is also available.
The venue does not operate a restaurant.
Families wanting a substantial meal before or after a performance can choose from the restaurants, cafés and other dining venues in Hepburn Springs.
The Palais is a cashless venue and accepts debit and credit cards rather than cash.
Accessibility:
The venue provides wheelchair access from street level, without stairs.
Accessible bathroom facilities are available, and performances have designated wheelchair seating.
Visitors requiring wheelchair seating or other assistance should check arrangements with the venue when booking.
There is no dedicated venue car park, but public street parking is available nearby.
Facilities:
- Historic entertainment venue dating from 1926
- Sprung wooden dancefloor
- Live music, comedy, theatre and special events
- Selected family-friendly performances
- Flexible seated and standing event layouts
- Professional stage, sound and lighting systems
- Two bar areas
- Piano lounge with grand piano
- VIP room
- Toilets and accessible bathroom facilities
- Wheelchair access
- Designated wheelchair seating
- Nearby street parking
Opening Hours:
Upcoming Shows, Dates and Performance Times
Cost:
Performance Tickets and Prices
Review:
Hepburn Palais is an interesting destination for families looking for live entertainment while visiting Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.
The historic building and famous sprung dancefloor provide a distinctive setting that sets the venue apart from a conventional modern theatre.
A major attraction is the variety of performances, ranging from music and comedy to theatre and selected family entertainment.
The venue's all-ages policy is particularly useful, allowing children to attend suitable concerts and shows with their parents or carers.
However, families should check the specific performance before booking, as many events are primarily intended for adult audiences.
The refurbished stage and modern production facilities allow the historic Palais to host a wide range of touring acts and special events.
The central Hepburn Springs location makes it convenient to combine a performance with a meal or other attractions in the surrounding district.
For families with older children who enjoy music and live performances, Hepburn Palais provides an opportunity to experience entertainment in one of Victoria's historic regional venues.
Location
111 Main Road, Hepburn 3461 View Map
✆ 1300 881 827
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Web Links
→ hepburnpalais.com.au
→ Hepburn Palais on Facebook
