Turisme d’Elx :: Museums

The Elche Mystery Play, or Festa d’Elx is a sacred lyrical drama dating from the Middle Ages and is an example of the Assumption Mystery Plays which were performed in southern Europe at that time, narrating the Dormition, Burial and Assumption of the Virgin Mary. When theatrical performances in churches were banned as a result of the Council of Trent, the Elche Mystery Play became the last vestige of such performances, thanks to a Papal Bull granted in 1632 by Pope Urban VIII.

The Museum’s objective is to capture in both space and time part of the Festa’s magic for visitors coming to the city at any time of the year. The Museum is divided into two rooms: an exhibition showing the play’s mise en scène and a more dynamic exhibition using new technologies to bring to life the moving nature of this extraordinary play.

Tickets for the Mystery play’s performances on August 11th, 12th and 13th can be acquired from the beginning of July onwards in the Casa de la Festa next to the Museum. Prices vary from € 6 to € 42 according to the day and type of seating required. Tickets can also be acquired by telephoning Servicam on 902 44 43 00, or online at www.cam.es