Looking for a memorable summer outing? Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and enjoy a FREE Shakespeare in the Park performance of Macbeth, playing at several locations around the Puget Sound.

Performances are by professional actors through Wooden O, a core program of the Union Arts Center. Last July, the ACT Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company merged to become the Union Arts Center.

This year's featured production is Macbeth, Shakespeare's gripping tale of ambition, power, and betrayal. One of the Bard's most celebrated tragedies, Macbeth follows a Scottish nobleman whose encounter with three mysterious witches sets him on a dangerous path toward the throne. Alongside his equally ambitious wife, Macbeth will stop at nothing to seize power, unleashing a chain of events filled with dark magic, political intrigue, and devastating consequences.

Known as Shakespeare's most electrifying thriller, Macbeth delivers unforgettable characters, chilling prophecies, dramatic battles, and some of the most famous scenes in all of theatre. Whether you're a longtime Shakespeare fan or experiencing the play for the first time, this outdoor production offers a unique opportunity to enjoy classic theater in a beautiful park setting.

Bring family and friends, spread out your blanket, and settle in for an evening of live performance beneath the open sky.

Note:
Run time : 2 hours with no intermission.
Content advisory: blood, scenes of violence, including against women

Performances in the Highline area.

July 31 @ 7pm – Community Center Gardens, SeaTac

August 9 @ 6pm – Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines

For more information, including other performance dates around the region check out the following link or see list below:

Macbeth – Union Arts Center

summer 2026 Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and settle in for FREE Shakespeare in the Park throughout the Puget Sound Region. Three witches. One prophecy. A couple who will stop at nothing to seize the throne. Shakespeare’s most electrifying thriller has it all: dark magic, ruthless ambition, spectacular

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Performance Schedule

July

• July 9 (Thu.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 10 (Fri.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 11 (Sat.) – Columbia Park, Columbia City – 7 p.m.
• July 12 (Sun.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 15 (Wed.) – Richmond Beach Community Park, Shoreline – 7 p.m.
• July 16 (Thu.) – Lynndale Park, Lynnwood – 7 p.m.
• July 17 (Fri.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 18 (Sat.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 19 (Sun.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 22 (Wed.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 23 (Thu.) – Issaquah Community Center, Issaquah – 7 p.m.
• July 24 (Fri.) – Klahanie Park, Sammamish – 7 p.m.
• July 25 (Sat.) – Sandel Park, Greenwood – 7 p.m.
• July 26 (Sun.) – Volunteer Park, Seattle (Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival) – 7 p.m.
• July 29 (Wed.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 30 (Thu.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• July 31 (Fri.) – Community Center Gardens, SeaTac – 7 p.m.

August

• Aug. 1 (Sat.) – Wiggum's Hollow, North Everett – 7 p.m.
• Aug. 2 (Sun.) – Columbia Park, Columbia City – 7 p.m.
• Aug. 5 (Wed.) – Volunteer Park Amphitheater, Seattle – 7 p.m.
• Aug. 7 (Fri.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 7 p.m.
• Aug. 8 (Sat.) – Wright Park, Tacoma – 7 p.m.
• Aug. 9 (Sun.) – Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines – 6 p.m.
• Aug. 12 (Wed.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 6 p.m.
• Aug. 13 (Thu.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 6 p.m.
• Aug. 14 (Fri.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 6 p.m.
• Aug. 16 (Sun.) – Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island – 6 p.m.