FREE Shakespeare in the Park in Makati: Watch Macbeth This October 2–4
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| Shakespeare in the Park presents Macbeth |
Looking for something different to do with the kids this weekend? Shakespeare in the Park is back in Makati — and this time, they're staging Macbeth. Best of all, admission is free.
The outdoor production runs October 2 to 4, 2026, with two nights at Ayala Triangle and a Sunday performance at Circuit Park.
If you have older kids or teens studying Shakespeare — or you simply want an unusual family night out — this one caught my attention.
Quick Details
Event: Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth
October 2–3: Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati
October 4: Circuit Park, Circuit Makati
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: FREE; donations are encouraged
Directed by: Nelsito Gomez
Starring: Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Tarek El Tayech
Take note that there are two different venues. Friday and Saturday are at Ayala Triangle, while Sunday's performance moves to Circuit Park, so double-check the venue before leaving home.
What is Shakespeare in the Park?
Shakespeare in the Park brings live Shakespeare performances outdoors and makes them more accessible to the community.
The Makati series debuted last year with Twelfth Night. This year's Macbeth also forms part of ARTober, Makati's month-long celebration of the arts.
Instead of a traditional indoor theater setup, the production is designed for an outdoor audience — which already makes the experience feel a little different from simply sitting inside an auditorium.
What's Macbeth about?
Here's the spoiler-light version.
Macbeth is a Scottish general who meets three witches who predict that he will one day become king. That prophecy sets off a chain of ambition, betrayal, murder and guilt.
It's one of Shakespeare's darker plays, exploring power, fate and what can happen when ambition takes over.
Tarek El Tayech plays Macbeth, while Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo plays Lady Macbeth in what has been described as her first Shakespeare production.
The cast also includes Cholo Ledesma, Topper Fabregas, Altair Alonso, Dippy Arceo and Nelsito Gomez.
The production is directed by CAST PH artistic director Nelsito Gomez and is presented in a streamlined format designed to make Shakespeare more approachable for modern audiences.
Is Macbeth suitable for kids?
The organizers haven't published an official age recommendation that I could find.
However, Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's darker plays. It includes murder, violence, witches, supernatural elements, guilt and some fairly heavy themes.
For our family, I'd consider this more suitable for older kids and teens than very young children.
The 7:00 PM start is another thing to consider if you're bringing little ones.
If you're going with kids who haven't read Macbeth, I'd suggest reading a short plot summary together before the show. Shakespeare is much easier to enjoy when you already know roughly what's happening.
Turn it into a mini literature field trip
For homeschoolers — or students currently studying Shakespeare — this could be a fun way to turn literature into an experience rather than another reading assignment.
Before the show, you could read a short summary or one famous scene.
Afterward, ask:
Did Macbeth look the way you imagined him?
Were the witches scary, strange or something else entirely?
Did seeing the play make Shakespeare easier to understand?
Which character made the strongest impression?
How did the actors show ambition, fear or guilt without explaining everything directly?
You can also compare what you imagined while reading the story with what you saw on stage.
If your kids enjoy educational outings, you might also like our visit to Museo del Galeón.
What I'd bring
Since this is an outdoor evening show, I'd bring:
A water bottle
Insect repellent
A light raincoat or small umbrella
Wet wipes or tissues
A fully charged phone (maybe even a portable fan)
Previous Shakespeare in the Park performances had audiences sitting picnic-style on the lawn, but I haven't seen an official seating guide for this Macbeth run yet.
If you're thinking of bringing a picnic mat, folding stool or chair, check the latest announcements from CAST PH or Make It Makati before you go.
I also haven't seen an official rain plan yet, so keep an eye on the weather and the organizers' social pages on the day of your visit.
Getting there
Ayala Triangle
The October 2 and 3 performances will be held at Ayala Triangle along Ayala Avenue in Makati.
Circuit Park
The October 4 performance will be at Circuit Park in Circuit Makati.
I haven't seen specific parking instructions released for the event, and Makati can get busy in the evening, so I'd give yourself extra travel time and check your preferred map app before leaving.
Would I bring the family?
I haven't seen this production yet, so this isn't a review.
But based on the announced cast, the outdoor setting and the fact that admission is free, this looks like one of the more interesting low-cost things to do in Makati this weekend.
I'd especially consider it for families with older kids or teens, theater-loving kids, and students studying Shakespeare.
For very young children, I'd probably wait for a lighter production.
And if your family has never watched Shakespeare live before, a free outdoor performance is a pretty low-risk way to try it.
Before You Go
Event details can change, especially for outdoor performances.
Before leaving home, check the latest updates from CAST PH and Make It Makati for any announcements about weather, seating, venue access or other last-minute changes.
Disclaimer: This is an event guide based on published announcements, not a review. We haven't attended this production. Information was checked on September 30, 2026.
Sources
TheaterFansManila: Shakespeare in the Park Returns with Macbeth at Ayala Triangle, Circuit Park This October
BusinessWorld: Arts & Culture — September 30, 2026
ABS-CBN: coverage of Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth
GMA News: coverage of the Makati production
Ayala Land: Shakespeare in the Park
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