A passion play is a dramatic retelling of the Holy Week in the life of Jesus Christ, beginning with His triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, through His betrayal, trial, crucifixion, death and burial, and resurrection.

Commonly passion plays are performed during Holy Week. However, especially in the United States, passion plays are performed during the summer tourist season in specially designed outdoor facilities. Two popular passion plays within the United States are The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and The Promise in Glen Rose, Texas.