Music

An exploration of contemporary soundscapes created by teams at the Polytechnic University of Valencia and Valencia's Conservatory of Music in a public performance at Plaza de Viriato. See website for details.

Berklee School of Music showcases the work of its students and faculty in this series of free open-air concerts by its Les Arts campus. A diverse range of styles, including jazz, jazz fusion, R&B, soul, pop, and Latin music.

Les Arts opens its opera season with Faust at the Reina Sofia Opera House. From 3 - 15 October, with a special show on 30 September for discounted youth tickets. See website for details

The Valencia Orchestra will perform a free concert at Les Arts as part of the Valencia Day celebrations. Tickets will go on sale on October 8 at 10 am at...

Canadian saxophonist Kirk MacDonald brings his quartet to Valencia's Jimmy Glass jazz bar. See the website for more details.

CaixaForum hosts this free concert by local artists Doudou Nganga and Eric Simone with an exploration of their unique afro-jazz sound.

16 Toneladas hosts this LA-based band originally from Indiana, The Main Squeeze blends soul, funk, rock, and hip-hop. See the website for more details.

Radio City hosts this American/Austrian band, Slow Burn Drifters has earned a reputation for hypnotic and immersive rock soundscapes. More details on the website.

The Love to Rock music festival takes over Marina del Norte for the weekend, with several well-known Spanish alternative bands. See the website for more details.

Alternative-folk sister duo, Las Nietas del Charli, performs at Cabanyal's new art and music venue, Burning House. See website for details and tickets.

Folk-pop trio Las Lloronas performs at the Sporting Club Russafa art space. See website for details and tickets.

Valencia's Loco Club hosts the Nashville-based rock 'n' soul band Hippies & Cowboys. See the website for details and tickets