With toe-tapping gypsy jazz, soulful chanteuses and more, spend a relaxing Friday night at Le Bar as Empress Joséphine’s Garden heads into an autumn mood.
For nine nights WA Maritime Museum are bringing together a program of live performances full of Parisian glamour and passion as we take a French-inspired musical journey, influenced by some legendary ladies.
Get a taste of France every Friday night with a unique twist each week! Embrace a season of Friday night soirées where the allure of French culture meets the magic of gardens after dark.
Head to our pop-up Glasshouse Bar before entering the stunning 360-degree digital experience, Empress Joséphine’s Garden. Soak in the vibrant garden party atmosphere and try your hand at our Sketching Salon, where you can capture the beauty of still life and taxidermied specimens using their camera lucida optical devices, a clever invention helping even novice sketchers produce masterpieces!
Bring your friends or a special someone for a vibrant Friday night soirée!
FRIDAY 14 MARCH PROGRAM: VOUDOU ZAZOU 6pm – 8.30pm
Returning favourites to Le Bar in 2025, this quartet take its name from the sharply-dressed French jazz fans of the 40s - the Zazou... these three guys and a gal draw inspiration from legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and add a touch of their musical voodoo.
Voudou Zazou is infectious and entertaining - and it's hard not to have a good time when they're swingin' it out! Featuring acoustic guitar and double bass, joined by the quintessentially French accordion and delightful vocals of Coo Jarvis - the quartet's happy sounds are equally at home in Perth’s small bars, or jazz rooms like the Ellington and bigger festival stages. They played the inaugural WA Gypsy Jazz festival in 2019 and frequently perform at French gatherings such as the Bonjour Festival and Bastille Day events.
