Macbeth – Free Shakespeare Shows
Oceanside, CA – Oceanside Public Library is proud to partner with The Old Globe, as it announces Macbeth as this year’s Globe for All Tour production, bringing the beloved tragedy to communities across the region. Commonly known as “The Scottish Play,” this tour will feature a diverse company of artists performing for various diverse communities throughout San Di ego County and Tijuana, Mexico. Admission is free though advance registration is encouraged.
Two showings of the Globe for All performance of Macbeth will be held in the Oceanside Public Library Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served thirty minutes prior to showtime. Interested attendees can register in advance on the Library’s online calendar at oceansidelibrary.org, but attendance is first come, first served. Free parking is available but may be limited, please allow for extra time to park before the event begins.
Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most gripping and beloved plays. Driven by a mysterious prophecy and the fierce ambition of his wife, the noble warrior Macbeth seizes the crown of Scotland in his daring quest for glory. What follows is one of the greatest thrill-rides in world drama, as a marriage and a kingdom are shaken to their core by the forces of desire and destiny. Shakespeare’s electrifying tale of power and consequence brims with witches, omens, and restless spirits—making it a nail-biting theatrical experience for the Halloween season.
The Globe for All productions give audiences an intimate and compelling theatrical experience that fosters a shared sense of connection between performers and audiences. The majority of attendees face barriers to accessing professional performing arts and often experience live theatre for the very first time.
A full list of venues, dates, and times for the annual Globe for All Tour, and bios and photos of all participants can be found at https://www.theoldglobe.org/
These free performances on Saturday, November 7, 2026 will be held in the heart of the Oceanside CA Cultural District. Oceanside Public Library aims to empower the community by promoting literacy, information access, civic engagement, cultural inclusiveness and openness to new ideas. For more information visit oceansidelibrary.org, call the Library at 760-435-5600, or @oceansidelibrary on Instagram and Facebook.
