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…

  • Main Street Diner Supports Massif!

    Locals and past Massif attendees will tell you there’s often an incredible aroma floating past the entry doors to the festival. The unmistakable magic of fresh hot oil and crispy batter can only mean one thing: FISH & CHIPS! The guaranteed solution to soak up all of last night’s decisions, the Main Street Diner is…

  • Cake Betty Supports Massif!

    Cake Betty rocks! Now located in Fruitvale, owner Meadow is making sure our green room is stocked with delicious cupcakes Friday and Saturday night for our bands! You can try her delectable creations too by visiting the cafe or ordering custom cakes and more for a special occasion. Thanks for making us feel special on…

  • VH Sport Supports Massif!

    Massif’s artist extraordinaire Stacey Muchowski concocts a stunning shirt design each year, full of life and imagination and fine details. (Just wait until you see this year’s shirt.) Who do we trust to do justice to her soaring eagles, her dancing horses, her smelly skunks? None other than the fine folks at VH Sport. And…