The Orquesta Sinfónica Ciudad de Elche (OSCE) will kick off its season on Saturday, 24 October, at 19:00 in the Gran Teatro with a concert titled Inspiración infinita. The event will be conducted by guest maestro Jaume Santonja and will feature flautist Pepe Sotorres, performing pieces by renowned composers including Rossini, Gianella, García-Tomás, and Stravinsky.
Tickets for the concert are priced at €18, €20, and €22, and can be purchased at the Gran Teatro box office or through Vivaticket.
Additional cultural events in Elche
On Friday, 23 October, L’Escorxador will host the dance performance Stellium by the Eyas Dance Project, with tickets available for €5. These can also be bought at the Gran Teatro and L’Escorxador box offices one hour before the show.
Moreover, free family art workshops will take place on Saturday, 24, and Sunday, 25 October, in the Sala Plàstiques from 10:00 to 13:30. Interested participants must register in advance via email at arteparaelche@gmail.com.
The Llotja will feature a tribute to the greats of copla music on Thursday, 22 October, at 17:30, with performances by Marisol Delgado and Raúl Palomo. This event is part of activities organised by the Council for Childhood, Family, and Seniors in celebration of the Month of the Elderly. Free tickets will be distributed at the Casa del Mayor starting 19 October at 08:30, limited to two per person.
Concerts and film screenings
On Saturday, 24 October, at 20:00, the Coral Dama de Elche will perform at the Centro Cívico in Torrellano Bajo, while on Sunday, 25 October, at 11:00, the Huerto de Travalón will host a family show featuring clown Edy. Both events are free until capacity is reached.
The Odeón Cinema will screen the German film Este/Oeste from Wednesday, 21 October, to Sunday, 25 October. The film, set during the reunification of Germany following the fall of the Berlin Wall, will be shown at various times, with general admission priced at €3 and reduced to €1.50 on Wednesday, known as 'Day of the Viewer.'
Current exhibitions
Exhibitions are also part of the cultural agenda, including De lo vivido al olvido by Ángel Castaño at L’Escorxador, and Al-Ándalus by Ramón Fuentes at the Orden Tercera. Other exhibitions are ongoing at La Calahorra, the Museu Escolar de Puçol, and the Hort dels Pontos, among other cultural venues in the city.
