McMillan Arts centre
Welcome to the MAC
Join us at the MAC and experience our galleries, Gift Shop (featuring over 180 local artists), School for Creative Arts, MAC Community Garden, and much more!
New Featured Items in the Gift Shop
New features this month in the MAC Gift Shop
New Featured Items in the Gift Shop
New features this month in the MAC Gift Shop
MAC SCHOOL FOR THE creative arts
Whether you are a beginner or or an experienced artist there’s sure to be something here you’ll love. Take a look at what we have in store for you
MAC Box Office
The McMillan Arts Centre Box Office is your year-round oceanside events ticketing centre, for events throughout Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay & Coombs
Upcoming Box Office Events in Oceanside
Parksville Outdoor Theatre and central Vancouver Island's upcoming events
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11 July
April Wine
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Parksville Outdoor Theatre
Learn moreLegendary Canadian rock band April Wine will headline BeachFest's Opening Weekend Concert at the Parksville Outdoor Theatre
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4 July
Parksville Beer Festival
July 4th, 2026
Parksville Outdoor Theatre
Learn moreOver 35 local Beer and Spirits vendors offer tasting samples while bands rock the park
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7 Aug
BeachFest Rocks
August 7th, 2026
Parksville Outdoor Theatre
Learn moreOver 13 bands rock the park in Parksville for this annual three day rock tribute festival.
One of Parksville's most popular music events every year.
MAC to the Future - Building Fund
Help us refurbish the roof on the McMillan Arts Centre
$0
171,250
342,500
513,750
685,000
4% Complete
Raised
$25,400
Goal
$685,000
To Go
$659,600
Every donation brings us closer to our goal. Thank you for your support!
"From my family’s perspective, the MAC Family Day was a big success. Thank you! My daughter, three grandchildren, and I attended. They loved the crafts and the garden is always so interesting."- Nancy Desai
"We visited McMillan Arts Centre two years ago by invitation to tell story. It was an amazing experience for all of us."– AfricanStages Tohio
"A truly remarkable place!"– Margery Blom
"This place has it all! Add to that the friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and this is a place not to be missed. Bring your visitors here for a taste of local arts and culture!"– Rhonda Roy
"Hidden gem in this amazing beach town! Take a break from the beach and go there to see some fabulous art shows."– Silvie Bart
How to Find the MAC
McMillan Arts Centre
Address
133 McMillan Street
City
Parksville, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Canada, V9P 2H5
Phone
Hours of Operation
Tuesday thru Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday: Closed