McMillan Arts Centre Events

We are proud to present the Oceanside Classical Concert Series for 2025/2026! Season Subscriptions on sale now! Oceanside Classical Concerts 2025-2026 Season, 4 concerts in the subscription-only series. Pocket Symphonies (4 hands piano, violin, cello) October 4th, Goldberg Variations, Pacific Baroque Orchestra, November 27th, Buzz Brass Quintet, January 24th, Penderecki...

Friday, November 21, 2025 7pm Tix $30  For the first time, ever witness the collaboration, live at MAC, between two of Vancouver Island’s finest performers.  Terry Boyle from Dublin, Ireland, arrived in Canada in 1989 after a successful six- year stint playing music in Boston, New York, Vermont and Austin...

Slice of Life: Dare to Share - Friday, Nov 28, 2025 Slice of Life – Dare to Share Stories featuring ‘real stories by real people.’ Unbelievable but true! Presented by Mid-Island Storytellers. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $12 at the MAC Box Office. ($10...

McMillan Christmas Funfest - November 29th thru December 7th, 2025 A Magical Holiday Celebration for the Whole Family!  Enjoy and vote on locally artist-designed Christmas trees and  gingerbread houses Christmas tree & Gingerbread House auction fundraiser event Just drop in anytime!  No tickets required! Saturday, November 29th thru Sunday, December...

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2pm Tickets $20/ Youth $10 Bring your friends and family and let's fill the gallery with festive, joyful sound together! With Community Songleader Sylvia Humber, Pianist Chrissandra Unger and special guest James Pham on vocals and piano!

Mid-Island StoryTellers presents  Friday, Jan 23, 2026 Tales for the Telling - In Full Bloom   McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $20 at the MAC Box Office ($18 for MIST members.) Come and join us for a lively evening of storytelling! Tales for the...

Mid-Island StoryTellers presents  Friday, Feb 28, 2026 Tales for the Telling - Murder and Mayhem   McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $20 at the MAC Box Office ($18 for MIST members.) Come and join us for a lively evening of storytelling! Tales for the...

Slice of Life: Dare to Share - Friday, March 27, 2026 Slice of Life – Dare to Share Stories featuring ‘real stories by real people.’ Unbelievable but true! Presented by Mid-Island Storytellers. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $12 at the MAC Box Office. ($10...

Oceanside Classical Concerts presents, Pianist Kevin Chen - Sunday March 1, 2026 at 7pm - Knox United Church A FUNDRAISING EVENT  - TICKETS $40 Acclaimed young pianist Kevin Chen has been recognized for his achievements from his earliest years, placing first in the Canadian Music Competition when he was only...

The Art of Adventure — Film Screening and Q & A |  Sunday, April 19th, 2026 Bayside Oceanfront Resort, Parksville, BC 1:30pm - 4pm, with short intermission, Q&A to follow, with "special guests" $30 General Admission  / $50 Reserved Seating   In 1957, renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and spirited...

Mid-Island StoryTellers presents  Friday, April 24, 2026 Tales for the Telling - Seafaring Tales   McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Performance at 7pm, doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $20 at the MAC Box Office ($18 for MIST members.) Come and join us for a lively evening of storytelling! Tales for the Telling...