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    • Watch Holy Land Tour on Video
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    • Holy Land
    • Virtual Tour of the Holy Land
    • Park Map
    • Free Things To Do >
      • Museums >
        • Bible Museum
        • Sacred Arts Museum
        • History Museum
      • Trails
      • The Cross
      • Marketplace >
        • Noah's Ark Park
        • Parables of the Potter
        • David the Shepherd
      • Church in the Grove
      • Berlin Wall Section
      • Israeli Bomb Shelter
    • Buffet
    • The Tabernacle
    • Backstage Tour
    • Christmas
  • Give Back
    • Donate Now!
    • Ways to Donate
    • Planned Giving
    • Special Projects
    • Before and After
    • Save A Seat Campaign
    • Mission Trips
    • Intern
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Volunteer Projects
  • more...
    • Israel Trip
    • Storefront >
      • Purchase Art by Jack Dawson
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      • Car Shows
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      • Things to Do in Eureka Springs Arkansas
      • Ministry Partners
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      • Bethlehem Inn
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    • In Memory
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Are advanced reservations required for the Play?

While advanced reservations are not currently required, they are certainly recommended. Advanced reservations are required to tour the Holy Land on days that the Play is not performed (year-round). Make reservations for this tour by clicking here!

Is the Amphitheater handicap accessible?

Yes, the amphitheater is handicap accessible with two sloped ramps on the left and right of the theater. A third ramp has been added on the far right of the theater that is completely level. A wheelchair attendant will help you make your way down and back out after the Play is completed, but the level ramp is navigable.

The Holy Land Tour has two busses with a lift with limited availability. This lift is available during the first tour of the Holy Land at 12:00pm on days the Play is performed. For planning, please let us know as soon as you are able so we can make your Holy Land Tour as enjoyable as possible and be able to accommodate all of our guests. 

What time does the performance start?

The Great Passion Play begins at 8:30 PM (7:30 PM after August 15).  Seating begins at 7:50 PM (6:50 PM after August 15) after the pre-Play performances of the Potter and the Shepherd.  Click here if you would like to know other times!

Are there assigned seats? Do the seats have backs?

We have open seating here at The Great Passion Play.  Sit in the seat that you want!  Some people like all the way at the top of the amphitheater, some like all the way in the front.
Yes, our stadium seats do have backs to them!  You are welcome to bring a cushion to sit on too!

What happens if it rains?

Click here for our inclement weather policy and to learn more about weather/cancellation insurance.

How much do tickets cost?

Click here to see ticket prices.  Click the ticket category for ticket prices.

Can I take pictures of the Play?

You can take pictures of the production as long as the flash is turned off.  The Play is a copyrighted production, and we reserve the right to use any and all photos (and artistic adjustments and renderings) that you take or make without prior consent from you.  No photos may be sold without written approval.

If we have tickets to just the Passion Play, what time should we arrive?

The gates open at 7:50pm (6:50pm after August 15), we recommend that you come by then in order to get your seats and enjoy the pre-show performances.  You should plan to come much earlier if you want to experience all of the events on the grounds including the Bible Museum, the Arts Museum, the Christ of the Ozarks, the Holy Land Tour, and all of the other wonderful events on the grounds.  You can even make your trip to the Passion Play a 2-day trip.

What is the schedule of events on the grounds?

Click here to see a sample sheet of the day's activities for performances before Labor Day.  Generally speaking, after Labor Day the times move up an hour.

When is the Passion Play performed?

The Great Passion Play is performed on Good Friday & Saturday and then on select nights from May until October.  Performances are on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during June and July.  May, August, September, and October performances are always on Fridays and Saturdays and sometimes on Tuesdays. Check the season schedule page for specific performance information. There are also Holy Land Tours and Museums open all year long!

What's on the buffet?

To see a menu and pictures, click here! 

Is the buffet all you can eat?

Yes, the buffet is all-you-can-eat.  We do hope that what you take though, you actually do eat!

Where is the Christ of the Ozarks memorial statue?

The Christ of the Ozarks memorial statue is located on the grounds of The Great Passion Play.  Drive all the way to the end of Passion Play road.

Do you have an ATM?

We do not have an ATM, but we accept credit cards virtually everywhere on the grounds.

Do you have hearing assistance devices?

Yes, hearing assistance devices can be checked out of the Blanket Room as you enter the Amphitheater.

Is the Passion Play performed in the rain?

Yes, the Play is performed in the rain and distant lightning.  The safety of our guests is our first priority.  Many people do travel long distances to see the Play, so every effort is made to complete the performance.

What types of credit cards do you take?

We currently accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

Do you allow animals at the Play or Holy Land?

Service animals are allowed on the grounds (excludes Museums).

Do you have a lost and found?

Yes, lost and found is located at the Box Office.  If you have lost something, you can also fill out this lost and found contact form.

Can we visit the grounds in the morning and then leave and return for the Play in the evening? 

Yes, you can. But why would you want to? You can also use your tickets over 2 days.

Are there other places to eat besides the buffet?

Yes, we have concessions with things like hamburgers, BBQ sandwiches, pizza, nachos, popcorn, chips and hot dogs. Click here for the full menu.

Sensitivity Warning: Strobes, Pyrotechnics, and Smoke Effects are used in this production.

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​Christ of the Ozarks & Cross: Open 365 Days a Year from 8:00am-8:00pm, 11:00pm on nights of Passion Play)
Passion Play: 70 performances on select nights May through October (plus Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Sunrise Service) Click here for schedule.
Holy Land Tour: Tours on days Passion Play is performed and by advanced reservation at 2:00pm every day except Sunday and holidays. 
Gift Shop & Bible Museum: Open 9:00am-5:00pm on every day but Sunday. 9:00am-8:00pm on days of Passion Play and Fridays & Saturdays through New Year's Day.
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