La Festa o Misteri d'Elx

Performance of the Misteri d'Elx, a sacred-lyrical drama of medieval origin in Valencian on the Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin, staged at the Basílica de Santa María in Elche.

La Festa o Misteri d'Elx is a sacred-lyrical drama of medieval origin, written in Valencian, staged at the Basílica de Santa María in Elche. Its central theme is the Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin, and it is built around a repertoire of liturgical chants and texts handed down over centuries. The performance forms part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognised by UNESCO.

Among its most distinctive elements is the palm tree that descends from the upper part of the church during the Assumption scene, as well as the music of medieval tradition that accompanies the entire work. It is a religious and liturgical proposal, linked to the history and identity of the city.

The Basílica de Santa María, located on the square of the same name in the historic centre of Elche, is the religious building where the performance takes place. For those interested in medieval sacred theatre or early music, the performance offers a direct way to discover a theatrical tradition that remains alive in the municipality.