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A play of life and death, promised in a moment of mortal threat, and so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633.
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Oberammergau Passion Play

The Oberammergau Passion Play is performed in an open-air stage in the Bavarian town of Oberammergau, Germany.  The Passion Play is performed every 10 years.  This will be the 43rd production of the world renowned Play. The performances start May 14th and run through October 2, 20230. Tickets to the play are very limited. Don’t miss out, start planning now! Reserve Space Today – by filling out our contact form.

Where is Oberammergau?

Oberammergau is a small town located approximately 60 miles from Munich. The town is beautiful, surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque meadows. The village is known for woodcarving. There are dozens of woodcarver shops. The town is also famous for its Bavarian themes painted along side many of the homes and buildings.

History of the Passion Play

What made the town famous, was its performance of the Passion of Christ every decade. It is believed that the Passion Play has been held every 10 years since 1634. A play of life and death of Jesus Christ, promised in a moment of mortal threat, and so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633.  During that time, of the Thirty Years War the Black Plague was sweeping through Europe. The villagers of Oberammergau vowed they would perform the ‘Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ every ten years if God spared them from the plague ravaging the region. They performed the Passion of Christ every 10 years from that moment on. The town was spared, and it is amazing that they have been honoring this pledge from generation to generation.

The Passion Play performance follows Christ from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem through His Trial, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension.

Interesting Facts About the Oberammergau Passion Play

  • To be in the play, you must be a resident of Oberammergau.
  • Over 2,000 citizens are involved including acting, singing, musicians and technical support.
  • There are 124 speaking roles, a 65-member orchestra, 48 person chorus and hundreds of people involved in the back end including stagehands, seamstresses, firemen, auditorium attendants and more.
  • Men grow out their hair and beards to make the look authentic to the time. Costumes are hand made.
  • The play is held May through early October.  During these months, the play is performed 5 days per week in an open-air theater which seats about 4,700 people (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday). The performance begins at 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is then a dinner break, and the play resumes from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • The play is performed in German, but it doesn’t seem to stop people from all over the world, including those that are not of religious backgrounds that are intrigued by the way the town comes together to perform this play. Over 750,000 attended in 2022.

The Passion Play Theatre is open, and the background of the mountains makes it an unforgettable scene. Passionsspiele Oberammergau

Preparations are underway for the next Passion Play in the tiny Bavarian hamlet of Oberammergau.  The excitement and planning is already building for the next production.  Demand for tickets is sure to be high and space on trips is limited.  Plenty of companies will offer tickets to the Passion Play, but we only offer the most reputable companies that have been in business for over 50 years.  During past Passion Play some vendors used bad hotels or did not even provide tickets to the guests.  That will not happen when you book with us.  The best tickets and hotel accommodations are given to companies that have booked Passion Play for decades.  Historically the Passion Play tickets and packages were sold 12 to 18 months in advance – this will be the first time that the play packages will be offered over 2 years in advance. We suggest staying right in Oberammergau is possible so you have time to visit the quaint town. We sold out every tour in 2000 and 2010. Book today to guarantee your spot!

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Important Dates For The Passion Play

Your guide to keeping up with what is happening in preparation for the Passion Play.

End of 2020:

Information about prices for tickets and processing

End of 2020

Estimated setting up the ``Passion Play office`` in Oberammergau

Beginning of 2021

Beginning of 2021: Start sales of packages

Ash Wednesday 2021

The ``Hair Decree`` - from this date on all the men in Oberammergau taking part in the play are requested to let the hair on their heads and faces grow *

October 2018

The cast of the Passion Play 2020/22 was announced.

Show Premier Date

The Passion Play will be staged for a total of 102 times, 5 days a week

May - October 2022: The 42nd Passion Play takes place

The passion play will run from May 14th – October 4, 2030

During these months, the play is performed 5 days per week in an open-air theater which seats about 4,700 people.

What language is the play performed in?

The play is performed in German, but it doesn’t seem to stop people from all over the world from attending

When will the first performance happen?

First performance will be May 16, 2020. There are no performances on Mondays and Wednesday

 

How long is the Play?

The duration of the entire play is 5 hours with a 3 hour intermission for dinner

How many performances will there be?

102 total performances

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