Massey Theatre

Massey Theatre is a renowned performing arts theatre in New Westminster. It hosts concerts, dance performances, musicals, choirs, ballets and other events.

So many great shows happen at the theatre. In February 2026, for example, there is International Guitar Night (on February 1st), Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (on February 7th) and so much more!

Note: Among its many tickets shows and other events, the venue also hosts Reading Theatre which is an Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces program featuring a live reading of a play. Reading Theatre takes place every second Wednesday and admission to it is free! Upcoming Reading Theatre events are on January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, and April 8th & 22nd.

Continue reading to learn about Massey Theatre and some of its events. Or, for the theatre’s official website, visit masseytheatre.com.

SHOWS IN EARLY 2026

Lots of fabulous shows take place at Massey Theatre. Examples of ones in early 2026 include the following:

International Guitar Night (February 1st) – the popular touring guitar festival features an all-Canadian lineup this year with flamenco and classical guitarist Itamar Erez, jazz vocalist and guitarist Jocelyn Gould, flamenco guitarist Caroline Planté, and harp and guitarist Jamie Dupuis.
Spice Wannabe (February 4th) – a Spice Girls tribute band concert.
Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (February 7th) – a family-friendly ballet that reimagines Shakespeare’s famous comedy about love, mischief and magical fairies, but with a distinctly Canadian flavour. (See below for a promotional video preview.)
Punch Nine (February 14th) – a North American Chinese stand-up comedy tour headlined by comedian Zhai Jianing. (Note: This show is in Mandarin for audiences ages 16+.)
Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience (February 21st) – a Bob Seger tribute band concert.
From the Heart, For the Heart (February 27th) – a concert with the popular Filipino singer, songwriter and TV host Maestro Rey Valera.

In addition to the above and other shows, the theatre also hosts Eighth & Eight shows and other events. This includes Western Classical Music & Tea with Stu Goldberg (on April 5th) and Jazz On A Beam Of Light (on May 7th). There is also Reading Theatre which is a free event involving a live play reading a couple of times a month.

For more information about the above and other upcoming shows, see the Massey Theatre‘s website. For an idea of what Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is like, check out the following video.

The Massey Theatre in New Westminster

Massey Theatre is a great performing arts venue. It can seat 1260 people. There are ten or so designated spots for wheelchairs and almost 400 seats total in the balcony alone.

The venue’s address is 735 Eighth Avenue. It’s a block from Moody Park and about a 5-minute drive from the Fraser River waterfront.

About Massey Theatre

Massey Theatre hosts a wide variety of shows and productions. Many different performing arts groups use and rent the venue and its facilities. They range from local community performances to international artists, including groups like the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and various Tribute Bands.

When Massey Theatre first opened in 1949 it was the largest theatre in the province. Renowned musicians and performers from around the world have graced the theatre’s stage for over 70 years, and they continue to do so today.

The theatre was constructed in a proscenium style, meaning that it has a distinguishable arc that extends out from the stage to the high ceiling.

Massey Theatre proudly supports and showcases up-and-coming performers and local community groups. In addition to being a place where you can enjoy concerts and live theatre, people can also rent the facilities. See the Massey Theatre website for details about bookings and technical information.

The theatre’s seats are spread over two levels with the majority of seats being on the main level and some being on the balcony level. (Note: There are wheelchair-accessible seats on the main level, but not on the balcony.)

Massey Theatre

The Plaskett Gallery

The Massey Theatre is also home to an art gallery named after the famous Canadian painter Joseph Plaskett. The gallery’s namesake was also born in New Westminster and died in 2014.

As of the last time we checked, opening hours for the gallery were from 1:00 until 4:00 pm on Tuesdays to Fridays. The gallery is also open if there is a show on stage at the theatre and by appointment.

The Plaskett Gallery often showcases the work of local up-and-coming artists. An open call for artwork is held four times a year in January, April, July and October. Past exhibits have included art from New West Secondary fine arts students, local Indigenous artists and more.

For more information, click Plaskett Gallery.

Eighth on Eight Creative Spaces

Eighth & Eight is the transitional name for the arts and community spaces located at 735 Eighth Avenue, which is the Massey Theatre’s address. It’s called Eighth & Eight because the property is at the corner of Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue.

Eighth & Eight, the collective venue includes over 55,000 square feet of creative spaces. They include the Massey Theatre and Plaskett Gallery. Other multipurpose rooms include Studio 1A, Performance Studio 1B, Studio C, Studio 2A, Studio 2B, Digital Hub – Video Studio 2D, and a couple of other spaces.

Eighth & Eight is the name for the group of facilities. Shows, classes and other events take place in the different spaces. The rooms can also be rented out by private groups and used for a range of activities.

To learn about the various facility rooms, rental details and events that take place, see the eighthandeight.com website.

Massey Theatre in New West