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…

  • Schoolyard Is Playing Massif!

    Edmonton’s own Schoolyard bring their highly energetic, fuzzed-out garage punk to the stage at Massif’s 10th anniversary! The three-piece combines no-nonsense immediacy with ’90s grunge raw emotion. Get ready to get sweaty because you WILL be jumping into the pit! Don’t worry about tomorrow—Schoolyard is all about living in the now. Get learned on Bandcamp…

  • Massif 2026 First Wave!

    The first wave of bands for Massif 2026 is spewing your way! Queer hardcore punk, mind-bending cello grunge, soaring power metal and loads of wholesome Massif goodness. You NEED to be at Massif this year, so get your tickets now! Click here or buy them at Packrat Annie’s in Nelson. Full first wave: The HIRS…

  • Massif Tickets at Packrat Annie’s!

    Tickets to Massif 2026 are now available at Packrat Annie’s in Nelson! Stop in at 411 Kootenay St. and secure your spot at Massif’s 10th anniversary. While you’re at it, buy some music, a book or a music book—their selection and service are stellar!