Looking for the perfect place to hold your show or creative event in Manila? You’re in luck, as there are plenty of great theaters and performance spaces around the city that fit all kinds of needs. Whether you’re planning a musical, a recital, a workshop, or a big production, you’ll find venues with solid amenities, flexible layouts, and easy access for guests.
In this list, we’re rounding up some of the best performance venues you can rent, plus the features that make each one worth checking out. Let’s find the stage that fits your vision!
Samsung Performing Arts Theater
Located in Circuit Makati, the Samsung Performing Arts Theater is a premier 1,520‑seat venue designed to international standards, making it ideal for musicals, theater productions, concerts, cultural shows, recitals, conventions, launches, and workshops. Its fully carpeted auditorium spans Orchestra, Loge, and Balcony levels, all easily accessible via elevators, escalators, and stairs.
The theater offers a robust suite of amenities, including 93 dressing‑room spaces, a dedicated green room, conference rooms for production meetings, and a 2,012‑sq. ft. rehearsal hall perfect for warmups or private showcases. Guests can also enjoy four concession areas, a full‑service gift shop, and a spacious lobby with skyline views. The venue also has PWD‑friendly facilities to ensure accessibility for all.
For venue rental or booking inquiries, visit their website to download their theater kit or email inquire.cpat@ayalaland.com.ph.
Location: Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Hippodromo St., Circuit Makati, Makati, 1630 Metro Manila
PETA Theater Center
Located in Quezon City, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) Theater Center is a dynamic multi‑arts complex designed for performances, workshops, recitals, showcases, and cultural events.
Its main performance space, the PETA‑PHINMA Theater, is a highly flexible black box that can transform into Arena (450 seats), End Stage (420 seats), or Thrust (400 seats) configurations, making it ideal for experimental theater and intimate creative productions. It features comfortable movable seating, multi‑level audience areas, catwalks for technical access, an acoustic ceiling, and movable reflectors to accommodate a wide range of staging needs.
Beyond the theater, PETA has several versatile spaces: the PLDT/SMART Exhibition Hall for receptions or installations, the Lino Brocka Hall for intimate gatherings or workshops, and Studios A and B for bright, sound‑treated rooms perfect for dance, rehearsals, and seminars.
For more details, check the guidelines on their website or contact them directly via phone at +632-725-6244.
Location: PETA Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1112
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium
Located in RCBC Plaza, Makati City, the Carlos P. Romulo (CPR) Auditorium is a 450‑seat, state‑of‑the‑art performance venue ideal for Broadway‑style musicals, ballet, opera, recitals, drama productions, and dance showcases. Designed by Fisher Dachs Associates, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and W.V. Cosculluela & Associates, the theater features professional‑grade acoustics, modern lighting and sound systems, and a comfortable auditorium layout suited for both artistic and corporate events such as conventions, lectures, and presentations.
Within the same building, there are Function Rooms offering multiple meeting spaces — from small rooms for 25 to 30 people to configurable halls that can host up to 200 people — that are perfect for rehearsals, breakout sessions, or pre‑event preparations. Podium Levels 3 and 4 also house dining options and retail services for guests and performers who want to enjoy a meal before or after a show.
For rental inquiries, contact (63) 02 8887‑4941 loc. 111 or email theater@rcbcplaza.com.ph.
Location:CPR Auditorium, 4th Floor, Tower II, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave., Makati City, 1227 Metro Manila
Maybank Performing Arts Theater
Located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Arts Center, the Maybank Performing Arts Theater offers a range of flexible, professionally designed spaces ideal for theater productions, musicals, recitals, corporate events, workshops, and private celebrations. Its main venue, the Globe Auditorium, can seat up to 500 guests (theater-style)or accommodate 200 for banquets, featuring retractable seating, modular platforms, an optional orchestra pit, three viewing levels, a catwalk system, and a manual counterweight fly system.
The theater also houses several versatile spaces: the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall (120 sqm) with sprung floors and mirrored walls for rehearsals, recitals, and shoots; the Dolores L. Tan Hall for workshops, classes, and exhibits; and flexible lobby areas like the NutriAsia Del Monte Lobby and the Daiichi Properties Lounge for receptions, cocktails, and guest flow.
Rental packages include use of lights and sound, technical support, housekeeping, security, and back‑of‑house amenities. For booking inquiries, fill out the form on their website.
Location: Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center, 26th Street corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
Tanghalang Pambansa
As the country’s premier home for the performing arts, Tanghalang Pambansain the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) offers a collection of world‑class venues suited for productions of every scale. Its main theater, the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, seats 1,815 guests across four levels and is fully equipped for grand operas, ballets, and large musicals. The space features meticulously engineered acoustics, a split‑floor orchestra lift, and a striking tapestry curtain inspired by National Artist H. R. Ocampo’s "Genesis."
For mid‑sized events, the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) offers 413 seats and a classic proscenium stage ideal for drama, chamber performances, film screenings, and recitals. More flexible options include the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (Black Box Theater) with retractable seating for 272 to 320 guests and multiple stage configurations for contemporary theater, workshops, and immersive productions, and the Tanghalang Huseng Batute that can accommodate up to 240 guests for experimental and intimate performances.
All CCP venues come with professional technical facilities, dressing rooms, lobbies, and support spaces that ensure smooth event flow for performers and organizers. For booking inquiries, contact the Venue Operations Division – CCP Booking Office at bookingoffice@culturalcenter.gov.ph.
Location: Tanghalang Pambansa, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, 1300 Metro Manila
Proscenium Theater
Located in the heart of Rockwell Center in Makati, the Proscenium Theater offers an intimate front‑row experience where every seat feels close to the action. Its 780‑seat Main Hall combines natural acoustics, acoustic banners, a 16 x 16‑meter stage, a fully automated fly system, and an orchestra pit, making it an excellent choice for musicals, concerts, theatrical productions, and large cultural events.
The venue also houses The Black Box, a versatile 332 sqm performance space with flexible seating for up to 300 guests and a Vivace electroacoustic system, ideal for experimental shows, rehearsals, intimate performances, and creative events that require customization.
Moreover, the theater is a few steps away from the Proscenium Retail Row and Power Plant Mall, offering guests a wide range of dining and pre‑ or post‑show options. For rental inquiries, contact inquire@rockwell.com.ph or fill out the contact form on their official website.
Location:Proscenium at Rockwell, Estrella, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Metro Manila
