Smooth Jazz, Baldwin Pops and Songwriters Festival Headline Fall at Coastal Arts Center

OBA Staff • August 18, 2026

The fall series wraps up on Veterans Day with the Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival

Baldwin Pops at the Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach is bringing a lineup of live music to the Alabama Gulf Coast this fall. Three concerts are planned, each featuring a different musical style for area residents and visitors. The events will take place at the arts center on Canal Road in Orange Beach. Ticket prices and concert times vary by event.

The next concert, An Evening of Smooth Jazz Under the Stars, takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Baldwin Pops in the Courtyard will take the stage for a free public event. The series wraps up on Wednesday, November 11, 2026—Veterans Day—with the Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival and Songwriting With Soldiers.

Tickets for the November 11 Veterans Day concert go on sale September 1. The event pairs the well-known Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival with Songwriting With Soldiers, a program that brings together combat veterans and professional songwriters. The October 11 Baldwin Pops in the Courtyard concert is free and does not require a ticket.

For those interested in attending any of the fall concerts, more information is available at CoastalArtsCenter.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 251-981-2787 or by visiting the Coastal Arts Center in person at 26389 Canal Road in Orange Beach. Staff at the arts center are available to answer questions about pricing and show times for each event.

Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach Fall Music Schedule

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