Passion Plays Feldkirchen

In the municipality of Feldkirchen near Graz in Styria, the well-known narrative of the Passion will be re-staged in 2026 – the Feldkirchen Passion Plays 2026 invite you to experience the suffering and death of Jesus Christ as a living encounter. The focus is not on the romantic notion of love, but on a power that supports, transforms, and heals – a common thread that runs throughout the entire play.

The story begins symbolically with the baptism in the Jordan and the call into the world, then moves through the marketplace of Jerusalem, where hope and fear stand side by side. Jesus' compassion, his despair, his courage to the cross – all of this is depicted. At the same time, figures like Caiaphas, Pilate, and Herod appear – powerful individuals caught between duty, fear, and responsibility. The people call out, question, condemn – and perhaps recognize themselves.

The uniqueness of the production lies in seven dialogues that interrupt the events repeatedly. Voices that ask, doubt, and contradict bring the historical events into the present. The questions of that time are also ours: What is truth? What is justice? What does love mean? In the familiar setting of Feldkirchen, an immediate atmosphere is created – spectators and participants form a community in the play space, close to one another, tangibly connected. The acting group enables this shared experience through voluntary commitment, through a conscious choice to stage the Passion story as a mirror of our time.

The performances in 2026 therefore offer not only a religious drama but an invitation: an encounter with oneself, with others, and with the mystery of faith. In the Graz experience region, this play takes its firm place as a cultural and spiritual station – embedded in the Styrian landscape and community. Those seeking an authentic experience can immerse themselves in a story that is familiar yet new – and that reflects great things in small ways. This performance, which takes place only every three years, is more than just a play; it is a confession, a testimony, and an invitation to inner reflection.

Tickets can be reserved online.