Sound artist Alfredo Costa Monteiro uses paper to create unique sculptures that are both visual art and sonic experiences at Valencia's CCCC. Free entry until capacity is reached. See website for details and tickets.
Alexey Timbul hosts this week's Comedy Exchange - the international comedy open mic at the Comedy Bar. Every Monday, a different host MCs local and visiting comedians, trying out new material. See the link for details and tickets
La Fabrica de Hielo hosts a back-to-school special of English-language comedy. Hosted by Valencia resident Alexey Timbul, 8 comedians reflect on their best and worst days at school. See website for details and tickets
A tribute to the contemporary music of George Maciunas, musicians will gather at Valencia's Plaza de Viriato in a free public performance. See website for details.
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 Patraix Festival celebrates with a meeting of Gegants y Cabuts, Giants and Big Heads - enormous traditional puppets made of wood and plaster. The puppets will be arriving throughout the day, but theere will be a mascletà at 2pm and the main parade starts at 6 pm. 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 the Palau de la Música (not at Les Arts, where the concert is). See website for details.
Canadian saxophonist Kirk MacDonald brings his quartet to Valencia's Jimmy Glass jazz bar. See the website for more details.
UPDATE: Rain warning has moved this to 10 PM. More than 200 drones will fly over Valencia's iconic City of Arts and Sciences in a light spectacle as part of the city's birthday celebrations. Stake a spot near Les Arts, the Monteolivete Bridge, or Avendia López Piñero for the best view.
UPDATE: Rain warning has moved this to 10:30 PM. At the stroke of midnight on October 9, Valencia will celebrate its birthday with a fireworks extravaganza. This year, the fireworks will take place at Monteolivete Bridge over the iconic City of Arts and Sciences. See the website for more details and the full program of...