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Opening Concert featuring April Wine sponsored by Van-Roc Interiors
July 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Parksville Beach Festival Society is excited to announce that legendary Canadian rock band April Wine will headline the Opening Weekend Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Parksville Outdoor Theatre in beautiful Parksville Community Park.
Presented by Van-Roc Interiors, the concert officially kicks off the 2026 festival with a night of classic Canadian rock. Victoria’s own The Tumblin’ Dice will open the show, bringing high-energy country and rock favourites to get the crowd warmed up.
Formed in 1969, April Wine became one of Canada’s most successful rock bands, selling more than 20 million albums worldwide. Fans can expect to hear iconic hits like Roller, I Like to Rock, You Could Have Been a Lady and Just Between You and Me. The band has earned 11 Juno Award nominations and has been inducted into both the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Tickets on sale now through the MAC Box Office.
The Opening Weekend Concert marks the official start of the 2026 Parksville Beach Festival — a celebration of art, music and family fun set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of Parksville.
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