Venue · Eureka Springs, Arkansas
The Great Passion Play
The Great Passion Play is a 667-acre nonprofit outdoor drama attraction in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, featuring an amphitheater production about the life of Jesus Christ, along with attractions such as the Holy Land Tour, Christ of the Ozarks, museums, and camping; it also hosts weddings and special events.
- Where
- 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA · Map · (479) 253-9200
- Hours
- Open every day 8 AM–8 PM, until 11 PM on play nights
- Price · christ of the ozarks
- Free; no ticket needed to see the statue
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- Setting
- Outdoor
- Catering
- In-house catering
- Lodging
- Lodging on site
Upcoming events at The Great Passion Play
No shows on the books right now
We check The Great Passion Play nightly. New dates appear here as soon as they're announced.
Details
- Where
- 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA · Map
- Website
- www.greatpassionplay.org/
- Phone
- (479) 253-9200
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Hours, prices & what's here
Visiting
- Address
- 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
- Phone
- 479-253-9200 (accessibility and bus groups: 800-882-7529)
- Bible Museum
- Free (donations welcome); 9 AM–5 PM, 8 PM on show nights; closed Sundays
- Pets
- Service animals only, and not in the museums
Christ of the Ozarks
- The statue
- 67 feet tall, completed in 1966 on Magnetic Mountain above Eureka Springs
- Hours
- Open every day 8 AM–8 PM, until 11 PM on play nights
- Price
- Free; no ticket needed to see the statue
The play, 2026
- Season
- Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through the first two weeks of November. 7:30 PM after Labor Day, 7 PM for November shows; about 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Prices
- Adult (17+) $45, youth (12–16) $30, child (4–11) $25, 3 and under free; military and first responders $42. Fees are added at checkout.
- Combos
- Play + Holy Land Tour $75 adult; Holy Land Tour alone $30; buffet $25
- Rain
- Performed in rain and distant lightning; seating is open, doors 45 minutes before
Also on the grounds
- Holy Land Tour
- Full-size Biblical replicas; plan about 2 hours, tours every 45 minutes from 11:15 AM
- Free
- A section of the Berlin Wall, Noah's Ark Park petting zoo, the Church in the Grove, and about 18 miles of hiking and biking trails
- Christmas lights
- A by-donation drive-through display ran Thanksgiving night to Jan 3 last season; 2026 dates aren't posted yet
Season, prices and attraction hours from the Great Passion Play's own site and ticket page; statue height and year also per the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Checked October 8, 2026; schedules change, and the venue's own schedule is the final word.
Good to know
Is Christ of the Ozarks free to see?
Yes. The statue is free and open every day from 8 AM to 8 PM, until 11 PM on play nights.
How tall is Christ of the Ozarks?
67 feet. It was completed in 1966 on Magnetic Mountain above Eureka Springs.
Is the Great Passion Play still running in 2026?
Yes. The 2026 season opened April 3 and runs Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through the first two weeks of November.
How much are Great Passion Play tickets?
$45 for adults, $30 for ages 12–16, $25 for ages 4–11, free for 3 and under, as posted Oct 8, 2026, plus a checkout fee.
How long is the Great Passion Play?
About 1 hour 45 minutes. Seating is open, and the amphitheater opens 45 minutes before the show.
Where is The Great Passion Play?
The Great Passion Play is at 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA.
What's coming up at The Great Passion Play?
Nothing is on the books right now. NWA Today checks The Great Passion Play's calendar every night, and new dates appear here as soon as they're announced.
How many events does The Great Passion Play have scheduled?
No verified upcoming events as of October 27, 2026. Every listing is checked against the venue's own calendar before it appears.
How do I get tickets for events at The Great Passion Play?
Each event page links to the venue's own ticket seller, and www.greatpassionplay.org lists the venue's own box office details. NWA Today never sells tickets.
Can I bring my own caterer to The Great Passion Play?
Catering is in-house, per the venue's site.
How do I book The Great Passion Play?
Directly with the venue: greatpassionplay.org or (479) 253-9200.
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