Join Save Our Marine Life, Environment Tasmania and the Australian Marine Conservation Society for a free screening of Ice and Fire: Protecting Australia's Heard and McDonald Islands at the Palais Theatre Franklin. Discover the captivating tale of these remote and untouched lands, where ice meets fire in a unique spectacle of nature. Immerse yourself in…

Our wonderful winds are coming to you, Franklin! TSO’s wind section and Eivind Aadland, our Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, are performing at the historic Palais Theatre in the heart of the Huon. This concert is crammed with joyful wind music, from Mozart’s operas to a world premiere from Tasmania’s own Jabra Latham. Experience the…

The Huon Valley Concert Band is the Huon Valley’s own community band, nearly 30 years strong! Their Spring Concert at the Palais Theatre celebrates the wealth of musical talent in the valley. Tickets $10 Humanitix Children: Gold coin donation

Original songs – contemporary lyrics Foot stomping rhythms and dancing tunes Talented musicians Mark Seaton (SEATO); vocals and rhythm guitar Paul Fenton (FENTZ): vocals and lead guitar Mark Lynch: vocals and bass guitar Andy Whitaker: vocals and drums Schedule 1.20pm Doors open 1.30pm-3.00pm Band *3.30pm-4.30pm Beginner guitar workshop (8 -14 year olds) *Registration for this…

Open to complete beginners in learning the guitar Age group is 8-14 year olds Limited to a class size of 12 We supply an acoustic guitar for use in this workshop Registration is essential on or after August 17 at TryBooking to secure your place in this workshop. If you have registered, but NOT attending,…

Three huge shows over three nights, with our state’s best comedians speaking their minds about mental health. This year we’re visiting: FRANKLIN, The Palais Theatre – Thursday Oct 10 BUCKLAND, Buckland Church – Friday Oct 11 ROWELLA, Rowella Community Hall – Saturday Oct 12 Time: show starts 7:30pm (doors open @ 7:00pm) Our last 6…

Acclaimed Australian guitarist, 3-time ARIA winner, singer-songwriter and producer, Jeff Lang, is hitting the road through September, October and November to introduce his forthcoming album to his fans and friends all around Australia. The Australian roots visionary has held an extraordinary career spanning three decades, over 32 albums, three ARIA Awards, a book (now in…

Join us for a captivating evening as Ensemble Gombert brings Choral Delights of Seven Centuries to Franklin, Tasmania, as part of its 2024 tour. This enchanting concert takes you on a journey through the sublime beauty of choral music from the 15th to the 21st century. From the intricate polyphony of the Renaissance, which is…

Buried secrets, double meanings and encrypted emotions from England's most turbulent century, vividly brought to life by "Australia's Baroque supergroup" (The Australian). Music can be as simple as a love song. But if you keep digging down through its notes and phrases you’ll find buried secrets, double meanings and encrypted emotions. In the 17th Century,…

He's played for Prime Ministers, Aboriginal elders and environmental campaigners, from concert halls to protest sites and remote campfires. The founding member of the legendary Australian band Goanna, his iconic song, ‘Solid Rock, Sacred Ground’, lit a fire for the rights of Aboriginal people in Australia more than 40 years ago, that hasn't gone out.…