# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Comedy Night | Chris Franklin, Dave Hughes & Lars Callieou
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for a massive night of laughter as three standout performers from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival take the stage at the iconic Hepburn Palais Theatre.

Headlining the show is Australian comedy heavyweight Dave Hughes, one of the country’s most recognisable stand-ups and a regular performer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where he has hosted Gala events and delivered multiple hit solo shows. Known for his dry delivery, unmistakable voice and brutally honest observations, Hughesy has been making audiences laugh for over three decades.

Joining him is crowd favourite Chris Franklin, whose legendary comedy song Bloke became an Aussie cult classic. A popular act on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival circuit and its touring roadshows, Franklin is loved for his relatable humour and sharp take on everyday Australian life.

Completing the lineup is international festival performer Lars Callieou, a seasoned stand-up who has appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and comedy festivals around the world. With clever storytelling and big punchlines, Callieou brings a global comedy perspective that connects with audiences everywhere.

WHEN: Wednesday 22nd April, 2026
WHERE: Hepburn Palais, 111 Main Road Hepburn Springs, 3461
INFO: https://hepburnpalais.com.au/shows-and-tickets
TIME: Doors Open at 6:30pm. Show Starts at 8pm

PLEASE NOTE:
- Hepburn Palais is a CASHLESS venue (we accept all cards and there are no card fees)
- Valid ID required at point of entry, to enable drinks to be purchased at the bar
- Hepburn Palais reserves the right to inspect bags at point of entry
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hepburn-springs/comedy-night-|-chris-franklin-dave-hughes-and-lars-callieou/200029877658231
- **Event Categories**: comedy, Festivals, Entertainment, performances, Art, Theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/ffd2ec3a-2b44-483d-a77f-90d1b618da85?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hepburn+springs-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hepburn Springs
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3461
- **lat**: -37.31239
- **long**: 144.13902
- **full address**: 111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3461

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hepburn Palais (https://allevents.in/org/hepburn-palais/27536485)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/30a1c7d784215338aed7fddf958d3948f9603b1a70fe2a903a6ce220bd0561ce-rimg-w1200-h675-dc545454-gmir?v=1774859610
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bbba561197c1dc0b1e5a21e0b723bae01b0ebf8d8ae44b45fb6dfd5a9e8c5a59-rimg-w300-h300-dc545454-gmir?v=1774859610

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3461
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hepburn Palais
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** comedy, Festivals, Entertainment, performances, Art, Theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Comedy Night | Chris Franklin, Dave Hughes & Lars Callieou ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Comedy Night | Chris Franklin, Dave Hughes & Lars Callieou",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/30a1c7d784215338aed7fddf958d3948f9603b1a70fe2a903a6ce220bd0561ce-rimg-w1200-h675-dc545454-gmir?v=1774859610",
        "startDate": "2026-04-22T08:30:00+10:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/hepburn-springs/comedy-night-|-chris-franklin-dave-hughes-and-lars-callieou/200029877658231",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3461",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs VIC 3461, Australia",
                "addressLocality": "Hepburn Springs",
                "addressRegion": "VI",
                "addressCountry": "AU"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "-37.31239",
                "longitude": "144.13902"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Get ready for a massive night of laughter as three standout performers from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival take the stage at the iconic Hepburn Palais Theatre.\n\nHeadlining the show is Australian comedy heavyweight Dave Hughes, one of the country’s most recognisable stand-ups and a regul",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Hepburn Palais",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/hepburn-palais/27536485"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```