'The Passion' Returns to Casarabonela: Dates and Tickets for Holy Week 2026

If there's one thing that characterizes Holy Week in Málaga, it's tradition. Not only in the capital but throughout the province. Therefore, as usual when the major week of the brotherhood world approaches, the entire territory of Málaga begins to prepare its activities. Casarabonela is no exception and, once again, the municipality is finalizing the details of the traditional representation of The Passion.

It is a staging of great cultural interest that will once again take place inside the Santiago Apóstol church. The performances will be held on Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, and Holy Tuesday —March 29, 30, and 31— starting at 8:00 PM.

This representation, which has been performed continuously since 1984 —with the exception of the pandemic period—, has more than four decades of history and has become an essential event for lovers of Holy Week.

According to its director, Pedro Olalla, the show forgoes large open spaces and the usual scenic landscapes seen in other municipalities. Instead, it opts for a more intimate format that narrates the death of Christ through 35 scenes structured in five acts: The Purification, The Betrayal, The Blasphemy, Hell, and Death. All this with carefully crafted texts based on the New Testament.

Another element that adds uniqueness to this representation is the use of the church space itself, whose vault, dating back to the 16th century, helps to enhance the atmosphere of the performance. This is complemented by the costumes, designed by the actors themselves, which strive to be faithful to the era depicted.

The staging is completed with live music, accompanying the approximately two and a half hours of the performance. As a novelty this year, a saeta performed by the Málaga singer Bonela will be incorporated.

How to purchase tickets?

Regarding ticket acquisition, the church has a capacity of 172 people, so it is recommended to book in advance. Tickets can be purchased through the official website with a donation of 12 euros plus handling fees. There is also the option to buy them directly at the box office on the day of the performance, in this case for 15 euros.

During the presentation of the activity, the Deputy of Culture, Manuel López Mestanza, highlighted that The Passion of Casarabonela "has become a benchmark among the most important sacro-cultural events at the provincial and national levels," also emphasizing the involvement of the citizens in a representation that is experienced with special intensity.