The Massey Theatre opened in 1949 as British Columbia's largest theatre, at the time, with 1,260 seats. Since then, its lights have shone on thousands of performances and has become a cherished space to experience the arts. The Massey hosts large scale musicals, international music and dance performances, symphonies, choirs, ballets and more. Professional Canadian and International artists have graced the stage. With a commitment to the cultural life of the community, it supports programs for emerging artists and community groups as well as new creation and production residencies.  The theatre is a key gathering place with over 100,000 visitors and hosting over 200 events/performances each year.

Recently, a 57,000 square foot expansion of the venue has become a reality, creating Eighth & Eight (a transitional name).  New creative spaces will make a significant contribution, providing a new home and infrastructure for the arts of the future. Eighth & Eight will support more exploration, digital arts production and community practice with expanded programming and opportunity for a numerous and inclusive array of stakeholders activating the facility in innovative ways.