Every August the Alicante population of Elche acquires a great role in the panorama of Spanish festivals due to the celebration of the Mystery.
Also know as the party, Elche mystery It is a celebration that has its origins in medieval times, which takes place in the main church of said town, the Minor Basilica of Saint Mary.
El Misteri D´Elx There is evidence that it has been performed since the second half of the 2001th century, and in XNUMX it was declared Heritage (Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity) by Unesco
In this historical religious representation Only men and children participate, who play the angels, since women do not intervene in it.
Through the west door of the Basilica of Santa María the interpreters enter the church Elche mystery. and the performance is carried out in ancient Valencian, with music that ranges from medieval to baroque times.
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When to see the Mystery of Elche
If you would like to see the Mystery of Elche, you should know that the performance is carried out in two acts.
The day 14 August, at 18 p.m., the first part of the performance takes place, known as the Vespra, and the day 15 August, at the same time, the second part of the Mystery is celebrated, the party.
La Admission to see the Mystery of Elche is free, but in practice, if you want to attend the performance, you will have to go several hours before to get a seat.
If you prefer to make sure you see it well, you can attend the Mystery rehearsals which take place the days before, yes, paying an entrance fee.
Dates and times Mystery of Elche
The dates and times of the Mystery of Elche are the following:
The rehearsal schedules They are on August 11 and 12, at 22,30:13 p.m., and August 17,30, at 14:15 p.m.; and on the aforementioned August XNUMX and XNUMX, the representations of the Mystery, the aforementioned Vespra y Party.
Mystery of Elche rehearsal ticket prices
The ticket prices to see the tests of the Elche mystery They range from 7 to 56 euros.
Here you can do the online purchase of tickets.
Now, you also have another option to attend the performance.
Mystery of Elche in November
Only even years, Mystery of Elche is also celebrated in November.
Specifically, on November 1st in the morning, at 10 a.m., the Vespra, and at 17 p.m., the party.
You also have the possibility to attend rehearsals on October 29 and 30, at 22 p.m., during which the complete performance takes place.
Ir a see the Mystery in November It has the advantage that there are fewer people...and you don't suffer the heat of the month of August.
Hello, there is also an extraordinary representation on even years, specifically on November 1st.
Visibility with the cheapest tickets is very low.
Greetings.
I am interested in going to see the mystery for the first time. What tickets do you recommend I buy? Where will the acoustics and vision be better? Does it look good with the 7 euro tickets?
Very grateful for your response.