Parksville Beach Festival Concert Shuttle Service

Parksville Beach Festival Concert Shuttle Service

Convenient Transportation to Parksville Beach Festival Summer Concerts

The McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), in partnership with Ambassador Transportation, Island Chauffeur and the Parksville Beach Festival Society, is pleased to offer a dedicated shuttle service for major concert events during the 2026 Parksville Beach Festival season.

Whether you're attending April Wine, Beachfest ROCKS! or Blue Rodeo, our shuttle service provides a simple, affordable and stress-free way to go to and from the concert grounds.

PLEASE NOTE: UPON PURCHASING THESE TICKETS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK & AN EMAIL WITH A DIGITAL TICKET PASS OR PASSES THAT YOU CAN PRINT OR DISPLAY ON YOUR PHONE TO THE SHUTTLE DRIVER.  PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING THIS WITH YOU WHEN YOU WANT TO GET ON THE SHUTTLE.

Shuttle Pick-Up Locations

Knox United Church – 345 Pym Street, Parksville V9P 1E4

Ballenas Secondary School – 135 Pym Street, Parksville V9P 1E9

Festival Site Drop-Off/Pick-Up: Ravenhill Road

Final pick-up details and departure schedules will be confirmed closer to each event.

Event Schedule

April Wine

Friday, July 11

• Gates Open: 4:30 PM
• Event Start: 5:45 PM
• Shuttle Service: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Beachfest ROCKS!

Friday, August 7

• Gates Open: 2:30 PM
• Event Start: 4:00 PM
• Shuttle Service: 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Saturday, August 8

• Gates Open: 10:30 AM
• Event Start: 12:00 PM
• Shuttle Service: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Sunday, August 9

• Gates Open: 10:30 AM
• Event Start: 12:00 PM
• Shuttle Service: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Blue Rodeo

Friday, August 21

• Gates Open: 4:00 PM
• Event Start: 5:30 PM
• Shuttle Service: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Shuttle Pass Pricing

Round-Trip Shuttle Pass: $15 per person

Beachfest ROCKS! 3-Day Pass: $35 per person (Inclusive of tax and fees)

How to Purchase

Shuttle passes can be purchased online here or in person through MAC Box Office.  Your tickets will be emailed to you, so you can print them out, or present them on your phone to the shuttle host.

Rider Information

For the comfort and safety of all passengers, the following items are not permitted on shuttle vehicles:

• Alcohol
• Pets
• Large coolers or wagons
• Umbrellas

Guests are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs for April Wine and Beachfest Rocks!

Leave the Driving to Us

Reserve your shuttle pass early and enjoy a hassle-free concert experience at the Parksville Beach Festival.