nuSep 23, 2026, 11:21

The Passion will be broadcast from Ootmarsum next year

The seventeenth edition of The Passion will be broadcast live from the historic city of Ootmarsum on Maundy Thursday, March 25. The event will take place in the city center near the ancient Simon and Judaskerk, with the production highlighting the area's strong connection to traditional Easter celebrations.

The seventeenth edition of the annual television production The Passion will be broadcast from the historic city of Ootmarsum next year. The announcement was made by the local Poaskearls group, confirming that the event will take place on March 25, which is Maundy Thursday. The production is set to be staged on the Kerkplein, with the centuries-old Simon and Judaskerk serving as the central backdrop for the broadcast.

Local officials and the broadcaster KRO-NCRV have expressed enthusiasm for the choice of location, citing Ootmarsum’s deep-rooted Easter traditions and strong sense of community as ideal for the narrative. Mayor John Joosten noted that hosting the event is a significant boost for the Dinkelland region. While the performance location is now confirmed for the upcoming broadcast on NPO 1, the official cast for this edition has not yet been revealed. The production continues its tradition of traveling to different Dutch cities each year, following the most recent event held in Dwingeloo.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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