A beloved venue.
Steeped in history.
The heritage listed Palais-Hepburn was built in 1926, and boasts Victoria’s oldest sprung dancefloor.
Set in the tranquil and beautiful setting of Hepburn Springs, for over 100 years the Palais-Hepburn has drawn musicians and performers from around the globe which has helped it become one of country Victoria’s premier entertainment venues.
Nominated for Best Regional Venue (Established) in Music Victoria Awards 2023 and 2022.
Lovingly restored and with design details leaning towards it 1920’s origins, Palais-Hepburn provides entertainment, private events, cocktail bar and restaurant with modern Australian dining as well as a wine shop.
The current custodians of the Palais-Hepburn are Richard Fanale and Brendan Wykes, whose reputation for offering exemplary hospitality service and entertainment curation has seen the beloved spa country heirloom jewel in the crown shine again.
The history of Palais - Hepburn
Our History plays a great part in keeping this well-established music venue alive. Built in 1926 solely as an entertainment space. Well known for being one of the main rural venues in country Victoria to connect with touring agents, famous, established artists and being part of the live music circuit.
The heritage-listed Palais-Hepburn boasts Victoria’s oldest sprung dance floor. Bringing it back to its former glory in 2018 Palais-Hepburn had a stunning makeover and now provides a venue for functions, entertainment, live music, including a stunning cocktail bar, and a restaurant with a modern Australian cuisine including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. It also includes a boutique bottle shop offering both local and international wines. It is a venue that is very much valued by the local community and one that attracts tourism to the area.
Palais-Hepburn acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on which we live and work. On these lands, Djaara have performed age-old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We recognise their resilience through dispossession and it is a testament to their continuing culture and tradition, which is strong and thriving. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri to our South East and the Wadawurrung to our South West and pay our respect to all Aboriginal peoples, their culture, and lore. We acknowledge their living culture and the unique role they play in the life of this region.
