Book the Franklin Palais for your next function.

Costs for hiring the Palais are set by the council each year and are kept very reasonable (see 'Read our Fees and Bond Requirements' on this page).

The Palais Theatre has a number of areas/rooms for hire: the Main Hall, the upstairs Supper Room and the Noni-Carr room. To help you decide which area to hire, you can find additional information about each area/room on this page.

To book any of the room, please email bookings@franklinpalais.com.au with the details of the hire including date, time and contact information, and the approperiate person will be in touch. You can also submit the hall hire form below: Fill in the Hall Hire Application Here

The Palais Main Hall

The Main Hall is a large 12 metre by 21 metre polished timber floor area and includes a stage that is 7.6m deep by 12.2m wide.

The Supper Room

An intimate upstairs room perfect for small to medium sized meetings.

The Noni-Carr Room

The Noni-Carr room is suitable as a small meeting room (8 – 10 persons) or as a bar for the main hall with a drinks fridge.

Read our Fees and Bond Requirements

Room Hire Charges - July 2024 - June 2025

Hall hire fees and bonds are set by the Council on 1 July each year.

Hire charges cover access to the hall or room hired for the agreed period (the hire fee includes the time required to set up beforehand and to clear up after the event).

It is possible that the Main Hall and the Supper Room may be hired simultaneously for two different activities. If you believe the activity you are organising is incompatible with another activity, please mention this when signing the hire agreement.

HALL HIRE FEES

Monday to Thursday:

Main Hall Daily Rate - $175.00

Main Hall Hourly Rate - $35.00

Supper Room Daily Rate - $125.00

Supper Room Hourly Rate - $25.00

Friday to Sunday:

Main Hall Daily Rate - $200.00

Main Hall Hourly Rate - $40.00

Supper Room Daily Rate - $150.00

Supper Room Hourly Rate - $30.00

Event set up and breakdown - Normal room hire rates apply for the time needed to set up prior to your event, and breakdown of the event.

If any one Hall or Meeting Room is hired more than once a week by the same user, the hire fee can be discounted by 25% (not applicable to community groups hire rates)

Bonds

The Palais Management Committee manages a bond system for hall hirers, on behalf of Council. All bonds must be paid prior to the event, and are refundable when all Hall Hire Terms and Conditions are met (see our website page https://franklinpalais.com.au/bookings/)

An event bond of $250 per hire (covers damage, breakages, or any additional cleaning required)
For events where alcohol will be consumed (e.g. weddings, birthday parties, fundraisers etc.) the function bond is $500.
Please note that on completion of your hire, the venue must be left clean and tidy, with all furniture returned to its original location – if not, there will be a minimum fee of $50 to cover any additional cleaning/tidying costs

Insurance and Alcohol

INSURANCE AND ALCOHOL AT THE PALAIS

Your event must be insured - and insurance depends on whether alcohol will be consumed at your event - either for sale or BYO.

A) IF THERE WILL BE NO ALCOHOL AT YOUR EVENT, you will only require public liability insurance:

EITHER send us a copy of the Certificate of Currency for your own Public Liability insurance.
OR you can purchase insurance for $35 through Huon Valley Council.
Public Liability Insurance Contribution Fee

B) IF YOUR EVENT IS BYO ALCOHOL ONLY you must:

Ensure you have Public Liability insurance that will cover this. We will need to view your Certificate of Currency.
OR you can purchase insurance through Huon Valley Council.
Public Liability Insurance Contribution Fee
If a function is "BYO only", generally a liquor permit is not required. BUT If liquor is being provided by way of an entry fee into a function, a cost per glass or pre-sold tickets then it is considered that liquor is being sold and a special permit will need to be obtained. A special permit is not required for private functions such as weddings or birthdays where the liquor is provided by the host at his/her own expense.

C) IF YOU ARE SELLING ANY ALCOHOL AT YOUR EVENT you must:

ensure you have Public Liability insurance that will cover this. We will need to view your Certificate of Currency.
OR you can purchase insurance through Huon Valley Council.
Public Liability Insurance Contribution Fee
PLUS you must apply for a 'Special Liquor permit' for your event through Service Tasmania. We can provide information to help you do this. We will need to view your Liquor Permit.

Please read the Food and Safety Standards if you are catering your event

The Palais has limited food preparation and food warming facilities. Please discuss your needs with the Booking Officer prior to confirming your booking to avoid potential disappointment. Charities and community organisations play an important role in our community, and fundraising events are a major contribution to the work of the community. But no one wants people to get sick from the food they eat at these events. In Australia, Food Standards Australia New Zealand law places important responsibilities on the proprietor of a food business. If you are the organiser of an event or an official of a charity or community organisation that is selling food, it is necessary to be aware of these responsibilities. Complying with the law is straightforward if you understand your legal responsibilities and plan your events properly and in good time. Please follow the link to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Charities and Community Organisations Fact Sheets here to view or download any required facts sheets for food safety standards when catering an event.