About Massey

Massey Theatre opened in 1949 as British Columbia’s largest theatre. Since then its lights have shone on thousands of performances and the Massey has become a cherished space to experience the arts. Massey Theatre hosts musical theatre hits, international music and dance forms, children’s entertainers, orchestras, choirs, ballets and stars of music like Jann Arden and The Brothers Landreth. Check in here for frequent updates on shows for all ages.

Mission Statement

A vibrant regional destination for creativity, arts and culture.

Strategic Plan Goals 2024 - 2030

Goal 1

Manage through Change
Navigate disruption, Maintain function, Retain and develop our people

Goal 2

Reimagine and Solidify our Future
Plan, Develop, Establish for the Future

Goal 3

Grow and Thrive
Achieve excellence, Remain accessible, Embrace opportunities.

Read our 2024-2030 Strategic Plan

What we do

Massey Theatre is more than a wonderful theatre venue. It is an organization that contributes to artistic activity and community programs in a number of dynamic ways. Many of the performances on the stage are presented by the Massey Theatre Society and the resident companies each enjoy the support of the Society in their undertakings. Beyond the stage you will find Massey Theatre leading the way in the areas outlined below.

The Massey Helps Program

Massey Theatre Society offers a theatre use grant program of free access to the space four times per calendar year. The program exists to encourage and enhance the activities and initiatives of artistic and community organizations. Applications should reflect projects which are inclusive and open to the community and will assist the presenting organizations in a significant way toward achieving their artistic or charitable aims.

Eligibility

Any organization or group within the lower mainland of British Columbia who can fulfill the program criteria is invited to apply.
Priority will be given to New Westminster citizens or organizations when submissions of equal interest are made.
Existing Massey Theatre rental clients are welcome to apply in support of new initiatives, special events or anniversaries.
Successful applicants are welcome to apply again in future years however priority may be given to new initiatives or organizations.
Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to apply again for the same event at future deadlines unless instructed the project was, in fact, ineligible.
Applications for events which serve to benefit specific political or religious organizations will not be considered.
Massey Theatre reserves the right to withhold execution of this program at its discretion. In such a case, any eligible applications submitted will be carried forward for review in the next cycle.

Download the Massey Helps Program guidelines and application form.