Smooth Jazz Evening Under the Stars Thursday Evening

OBA Staff • September 29, 2026

Coastal Arts Center opens October with outdoor music night

Smooth Jazz Evening Under the Stars at the CoastAL Arts Center

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach is bringing a night of live music to the Gulf Coast this fall. The center will host "A Smooth Jazz Evening Under the Stars," an outdoor concert held under its Bayfront tent. Pianist Gino Rosaria will take the stage with special guest David Jones on trumpet. The event offers a relaxed, scenic setting for music lovers along the Alabama coast.

The concert is scheduled for this Thursday, October 1, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Coastal Arts Center, located at 26389 Canal Road in Orange Beach. The Bayfront tent setting gives attendees an open-air experience as the evening kicks off the fall season.

Gino Rosaria is known for his smooth piano style, and David Jones brings his trumpet skills as a featured guest. Together, the two musicians are expected to deliver a laid-back, soulful jazz evening. The pairing makes for a strong musical lineup to kick off October.

Tickets are now on sale. General admission is $20 per person. VIP seating is $25 and includes one drink ticket, though VIP seats are limited. You can purchase tickets by calling 251-981-2787 or visiting the Coastal Arts Center in person.

The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach is a hub for arts and culture on Alabama's Gulf Coast. It receives support in part from Friends of the Arts. More information is available at CoastalArtsCenter.com or by calling 251-981-ARTS.

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