Jeffrey Osborne Plays Barbados Jazz Excursion 11 Oct
BARBADOS · MUSIC
- —What Jeffrey Osborne headlines the closing concert of the 10th Barbados Jazz Excursion, which raises money for Headstart Music.
- —When Sunday 11 October 2026, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
- —Where Barbados Concorde Experience, near Grantley Adams International Airport, Christ Church, Barbados.
- —Tickets TicketLinkz, from BBD 150 (about US$75; the Barbados dollar is fixed at BBD 2 to US$1).
- —Good to know Confirm doors, parking and entrance details with the organisers; the venue is about 14 km from Bridgetown.
Jeffrey Osborne Barbados 2026 closes the three-day Barbados Jazz Excursion on Sunday 11 October.
Tickets are on sale through TicketLinkz from BBD 150 (about US$75). The festival runs from 9 to 11 October, and the closing concert benefits young musicians on the island.
Who is Jeffrey Osborne?
Jeffrey Osborne is a Grammy-nominated American singer whose smooth baritone defined a string of R&B hits from the early 1980s onward. Songs such as “On the Wings of Love,” “Stay with Me Tonight” and “Love Power” remain staples of quiet-storm radio and wedding playlists. For expats who grew up with that era, hearing him live is a rare chance to revisit a familiar voice in an intimate Caribbean setting.
Osborne began his career as drummer and lead vocalist with the funk group L.T.D. before going solo in 1982. Elan Trotman, the event’s executive producer, says the set will draw on his established repertoire, including “On the Wings of Love.” Trotman anchors the evening’s jazz and saxophone identity, while Osborne gives the concert its R&B heart.
The 10th Barbados Jazz Excursion
The concert is the closing event of the 10th Barbados Jazz Excursion, scheduled for 9 to 11 October 2026. Festival materials list an expanded lineup that includes Latin Grammy-winning flautist Néstor Torres, Barbadian performers Mahalia C and Harmoni, and students from the Headstart Music programme. The listing gives the event window as 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
The beneficiary is Headstart Music, which provides young people in Barbados with weekly instrumental lessons. The programme is marking 10 years of activity in 2026. Barbados Today reports that proceeds from the concert benefit Headstart Music and quotes Trotman as the event’s executive producer.
Tickets and prices
Tickets are sold through TicketLinkz, the event’s official sales channel. Prices start at BBD 150, and the vendor also displays an approximate equivalent of US$75. Barbados’s dollar is fixed at BBD 2 to US$1, so the conversion is straightforward. The listing does not state an on-sale date, so check the TicketLinkz event page for current availability.
Buy through TicketLinkz and keep the confirmation email or digital ticket on your phone. The listing does not mention presale codes, VIP tiers or waitlist options. If you are booking from outside Barbados, use a card with no foreign transaction fees where possible and confirm the charge in your home currency before completing the purchase.
Venue, getting there and practical tips
The Barbados Concorde Experience sits at Grantley Adams International Airport in Christ Church, not in Bridgetown proper. It is roughly 14.1 kilometres from central Bridgetown and 1.1 kilometres from the airport terminal. That location makes taxis and pre-arranged transfers practical, especially for visitors staying along the south coast or near the airport.
Confirm doors, parking, seating, accessibility and entrance details with TicketLinkz or the organisers before you travel.
Allow extra time for south-coast traffic, airport-area security and event parking. The concert runs until 11:00 p.m., so arrange a return taxi or transfer in advance if you are not driving. Mobile signal is generally reliable around the airport, but download your ticket before leaving your accommodation.
What else to do that week
The Barbados Jazz Excursion runs from 9 to 11 October, so check the festival schedule for earlier performances if you want to extend the weekend.
For a daytime outing before the concert, the south coast beaches around Christ Church are within easy reach of the venue. Oistins, a fishing town known for its Friday night fish fry, is a short drive away and offers a casual contrast to the formal concert setting. If you are staying in Bridgetown, plan the drive to Christ Church with time to spare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the Jeffrey Osborne concert in Barbados?
It is at the Barbados Concorde Experience, near Grantley Adams International Airport in Christ Church, about 14 km from Bridgetown.
How much do tickets cost for Jeffrey Osborne Barbados 2026?
Tickets start at BBD 150, approximately US$75, through TicketLinkz.
What time does the concert start and end?
The event runs from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday 11 October 2026.
Who else performs with Jeffrey Osborne?
Néstor Torres, Mahalia C, Harmoni and Headstart Music students are listed alongside Osborne, with Elan Trotman as executive producer.
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Sources: ticketlinkz.com, ticketlinkz.com, barbadosjazzexcursion.com, ticketlinkz.com, ticketlinkz.com, barbadostoday.bb. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
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