Joséphine baker

Anniversary of Josephine Baker's induction into the Panthéon: free tour and concert in Le Vésinet (78)

Le Vésinet (78) is celebrating Josephine Baker, international icon and resident of this quiet suburb, on Sunday, November 30, 2025. To mark the fourth anniversary of her induction into the Panthéon, her home, the Villa Beau-Chêne, is opening its doors for a free tribute event open to all. Through music, history, and glamour, her memory continues to swing in the heart of Le Vésinet.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Le Vésinet (78) : the program at Villa Beau-Chêne, home of Josephine Baker

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, head to Le Vésinet (78) to discover the sumptuous Villa Beau-Chêne, or Josephine Baker's Villa, on Saturday, September 20. A rare opportunity to plunge into the intimacy of the music-hall icon, as close as possible to her memories. Here's the program!

Joséphine / The Rite of Spring: a dance tribute at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

From September 24 to 28, 2025, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées will host a diptych of dance around Joséphine Baker and Pina Bausch's Le Sacre, performed by African artists.

Joséphine Baker, le musical: the rhythmic show returns to the Bobino

(Re)discover the extraordinary destiny of Joséphine Baker, in a modern, festive show. Joséphine Baker, le musical, returns to the Théâtre Bobino from October 9 to January 25, 2026.

La Revue Arc-en-Ciel: a vibrant tribute to Josephine Baker

From March 26 to April 13, 2025, La Revue Arc-en-Ciel honors Josephine Baker through an original creation by the Hall de la Chanson, retracing her life and commitment.

A huge street-art-inspired portrait of Josephine Baker arrives to the Place du Panthéon

On June 3, 2022, as part of the Quartier du Livre Festival, the Place du Panthéon in Paris is to house a huge portrait of the iconic Josephine Baker. The 1,000sqm piece will be made by street-artist Gwendoline Finaz de Villaine.

Singer Josephine Baker to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon in Paris

French-American singer Josephine Baker is to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon, and will become the first Black Woman ever honored with a Panthéon burial.