massif music

september 24-26, 2026

A carefully curated heavy music experience in Nelson BC. We sell out every year.

we’re not massive,

We’re massif.

There’s no festival like MASSiF. Because we’re not really a festival.

We’re more like a pretty big party with your newest best friends. It’s that time when a whole bunch of cool bands came to play hard and hang out, made possible by a small group of volunteers who love music as much as you do, all in a sweet town under mountains overlooking a lake. WTF is this paradise, anyway?

We don’t tolerate jerks. Everyone is here to have sweaty, loud and safe FUN.

Featuring a meticulously chosen lineup, Massif increases gender diversity in heavy music and fosters opportunities for underrepresented bands to play together.

We’re super good at it. Located in the nether regions of British Columbia’s mountainous interior, MASSiF has been blowing minds and eardrums in Nelson BC since 2016.

latest news…

  • Vince DeVito Shoes Supports Massif!

    Labour Day is for putting your feet up. For every other day, you need Vince DeVito Shoes! They’ve been helping people take care of their feet with the best footwear, foot care and shoe repair for literally a CENTURY. And they always help Massif put our best foot forward with their support! Amble over to…

  • Dead Fibres Is Playing Massif!

    Way back before the first Massif, we asked friends from Edmonton to recommend sick bands. The result was one name: Dead Fibres. So we booked them. Next year they applied again, saying they wanted to play Massif now and forever. This year will mark the fourth time they have graced the Massif stage. Psychotic noise…

  • Tandoori Indian Grill Supports Massif!

    Major props to the Tandoori Indian Grill for sponsoring Massif again! Their mouthwatering menu keeps getting better with a new street food selection and an array of creative cocktails. You should head over to 409 Kootenay St. in Nelson and help yourself! Check their schedule and rock out to a night of sitar. 🤘