The Drenthe village of Dwingeloo will be the host city of The Passion next year. The Bible spectacle is organized for the sixteenth time and will take place in 2026 on April 2 (White Thursday).
During The Passion, the suffering story of Jesus Christ is told in a modern setting, with modern pop songs and famous Dutch people in the lead roles.
“We are going to tell the story for the first time in a small village, where people know each other and are involved together. Small in size, but with a big beating heart,” says Koornneef CEO of KRO-NCRV. “In recent years I have looked with my family with great pleasure and emotion at The Passion . As a new director of KRO-NCRV, I can now also enjoy the music, the story and the connection for which The Passion provides.”
Whoever playing the main roles in this new edition of the musical Easter story will announce KRO-NCRV later. Last year the main roles were played by Dorian Bindels (Jesus), Eva Simons (Mary), Défano Holwijn (Petrus) and Wendy van Dijk (narrator).
In addition to the regular edition of The Passion , The Passion Ascension , the sequel to the Easter story, is also taking place in Dwingeloo this year. The date of this broadcast is not yet known.
The Drenthe Village of Dwingeloo Will Be the Host City of the Passion Next Year. The Biblical Spectacle is Being Organized for the SixteENTH Time and Will Take Place on April 2, 2026 (Maundy Thursday).
Duration the Passion , The Passion of Jesus Christ is told in a modern setting, with modern pop songs and Famous Dutch People in the Leading Roles.
“We are going to tell the story for the first time in a small village, where people know each other and are involved with each other. Small in size, but with a big beating heart,” Says director Arie Koornneef or KRO-NCRV. “In recent years, My Family and I Have Enjoyed Watching the Passion with Great Pleasure and Emotion. As the New Director of KRO-NCRV, I Can Now also Enjoy the Music, the Story and the Connection That The Passion Provides From The Other Side.”
KRO-NCRV Will Announce Later Who Will Play the Leading Roles in This New Edition of the Musical Easter Story. Last year, The Leading Roles Were Played by Dorian Bindels (Jesus), Eva Simons (Mary), Défano Holwijn (Peter) and Wendy van Dijk (Narrator).
In Addition to the Regular Edition of the Passion , The Passion Ascension , The Sequel to the Easter Story, Will also Take Place in Dwingeloo This Year. The date of this broadcast is not Yet Known.